Powering Central Illinois with Clean Energy

Panther Grove Wind Facility is an 896 MW wind-powered electric generation facility in Woodford and Livingston counties, providing energy, economic and community benefits to help strengthen the rich agricultural history in Central Illinois.

PG2 Construction Update

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  • Tuesday, September 1 road closures: 1300 North from 100E-150E, 1300 North from 150E-200E, 150 East from 1300N-1400N, 1300 North from 200E to CH-16, 700 East from 1600N to IL-116, 700 East from 1500N-1600N, 1400 North from CH-16 to 600E, 1400 North from 400E-500E, 1400 North from 500E-600E, 500 East from 1400N-1500N, 500 East from 1300N-1400N, 400 East from 1300N to 1400N, 400 East from 1400N – 1500N, 1600 North from 500E-600E, 1600 North from 400E-500E, 1500 North from 400E-500E, 1500 North from 500E-600E, 500 East from 1500N-1600N, 500 East from IL-116 to 1600N, 1600 North from 600E-700E, 1600 North from 700E-800E, CH-16 from IL-116 to 1600N, 900 East from 900 N-1000N, 900 East from 1000N-1100N, 1000 North from 800E-900E, 1000 North from 900E-1000E, 1000 East from 900N-1000N, CH-16 from 1500N to 1600N, CH-16 from 1400N to 1500N, 1500 North from Ch-16 to 200E, 1500 North from Ch-16 to 400E (intersections open)
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  • 309-230-5016 Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • 888-238-1494 All other times
  • info@PantherGrove2.com
SPECIAL ALERT
300 E Rd is closed for all NB and SB traffic between IL-116 and CH-24 beginning Monday, 8/24. Please follow detour route along IL-116, 800 E, and 1100 E during closure.

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About
About Panther Grove

Transformative investment

As America enters a new era of manufacturing and industrial growth, communities across the country are looking for smart ways to modernize their electric grids with safe, reliable, sustainable power.

Panther Grove Wind Facility is part of the solution. Investing more than $1 billion in Woodford and Livingston counties, Panther Grove helps position Illinois as a leader in clean, abundant energy.

Resilient technology

Built with the latest construction techniques and materials, today's wind turbines are more resilient and compatible with agricultural land than ever before.

Energized economy

Panther Grove sees itself as a partner in the economic future of Woodford and Livingston counties - supporting schools and families, strengthening businesses, and creating lasting financial growth.

About
Benefits
Benefits

Clean Energy That Gives Back

Panther Grove Wind Facility delivers long-term economic, environmental, and community benefits - providing clean, reliable energy while supporting local farms, jobs, and infrastructure.

  • 350+ Local Jobs during peak construction
  • 25+ Long-Term Jobs supporting operations and maintenance
  • $81.4+ million in local economic activity during the construction phase
  • $10+ million annually in long-term, recurring economic benefits
  • More than $160 million in property tax revenue over the life of the project
  • Eliminates approximately 800,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually - the equivalent of taking over 170,000 cars off the road
Overview

Panther Grove Wind Facilities

Benefiting the community through job creation and lease and property tax payments.

Panther Grove 1 Map

Panther Grove 1

Construction is beginning on the Panther Grove 1 Wind Facility on privately owned farmland in Woodford County, Illinois. This project will be interconnected to the grid through a new transmission substation located off IL State Route 116 near I-39 and will be connecting to the ComEd 345kV transmission system.

423MW

Capacity

94

Turbines

140,500

Homes Powered

Panther Grove 2 Map

Panther Grove 2

Panther Grove 2 Wind Facility is a $1 billion clean energy project that will deliver up to 473 megawatts (MW) of wind power, enough to power 157,000 homes across Illinois.

473 MW

Capacity

Up to 105

Turbines Installed

157,000

Homes Powered

In the Community

Explore TailWinds, the Panther Grove newsletter designed to provide construction progress and insights into our participation in the communities of Woodford and Livingston counties.

Newsletter

Voices of Support

Livingston County Neighbors Supporting Panther Grove

FAQS

What to Know About the Project

We're committed to transparency. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about the Panther Grove Wind Energy Facility - how it works, what it means for the community, and what to expect next.

About the Developers

Proven Leaders in Renewable Development

The Panther Grove 2 Wind Project is being developed by CIP.

CIP

CIP

Global leader in energy infrastructure investments, specializing in developing and constructing large, complex projects that shape the future of energy. With U.S. headquarters in New York City, CIP has supported over 120,000 MWs of clean energy projects in development globally

CIP
Contact Us

Have Questions? We're Here to Help.

Panther Grove aims to be a good neighbor. Should you have any questions or concerns with the project please don't hesitate to reach out or stop by our local office.

Local Office

1767 State Route 251
Minonk IL 61760

Phone

1-888-238-1494

E-mail

info@panthergrove2.com