The new wind and solar energy project set on more than 1,600 acres in Kankakee and Livingston counties is beginning in June.
Heritage Prairie Renewable will be in western Kankakee County and part of Livingston County; it is a joint venture of Pattern Energy and Repsol Renewables.
Heritage Prairie Wind (a $2.1 billion investment) is expected to provide $175 million in new tax revenues to Kankakee and Livingston counties, more than 300 construction jobs, and 12 to 16 full-time jobs to operate and maintain the facility. Construction on Heritage Prairie Wind will take 12 to 18 months, and is targeted to be operational in 2028.
Heritage Prairie Solar is a $500 million project and is estimated to provide 150 construction jobs and two full-time employees dedicated to the solar farm, targeted for operation in 2028 also. More than $44 million in property tax revenue will be generated. About $23 million in property taxes will go to Herscher and Reed-Custer school districts.
