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Welcome to Steel Winds

Developed by Niagara Wind Power, LLC in partnership with BQ Energy, Steel Winds is the first wind energy project on the U.S. shore of Lake Erie. Committed to building long-term, local energy solutions, Steel Winds is turning the Rust Belt into the Wind Belt - providing a wealth of economic and environmental benefits to the area. Steel Winds is a source of great pride in the Lackawanna community, a symbol of economic rebirth as well as greater American energy independence.

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