While Rush Creek is due to enter construction fully in late 2017, an Xcel spokesman tells Recharge that the intention is to begin investing in the project this year to ensure it qualifies for the full production tax credit (PTC).

Rush Creek still needs a range of regulatory approvals, leading Xcel to name Chicago-based Invenergy as “lead developer” for Rush Creek – handing over responsibility for securing private land leases and getting local approvals across the five counties in which the project will be located.

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