Wind Farms in Washington - Windy Point-Windy Flats, Stateline Wind Farm, List of Power Stations in Washington, Wild Horse Wind Farm (Paperback)

Chapters: Windy Point/windy Flats, Stateline Wind Farm, List of Power Stations in Washington, Wild Horse Wind Farm, Big Horn Wind Farm, Hopkins Ridge Wind Farm, White Creek Wind Farm, Marengo Wind Farm. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 30. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Wind Point/Windy Flats project is one of the largest wind farms in the United States and has generated new revenue, created jobs and stimulated local business activity while producing clean energy. The 90 square-mile wind farm spans 26 miles along the Columbia River ridgeline offering upon completion a capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) - enough clean electricity for over 250,000 households per year. Construction of 400 of the 500 MW was completed by the end of 2009. Cannon Power Group, the project developer, constructed the 400 MW in two phases within 18 months -- Phase I (137 MW) and Phase II (262 MW). A third phase is planned for 2010 find more phase details below. The initial 400 MW represents an investment of over $1 billion. California will benefit from the Windy Point/Windy Flats project which could help the state meet its renewable energy goals since two California off-takers have purchased all 400 MW of power. Additionally, the project has provided more than 350 jobs over the past two years, plus creating many additional permanent administrative and operational positions. The Windy Point/Windy Flats project, in Goldendale, Washington, can be located along the Columbia River. Goldendale, Washington is located on a fertile plateau some 100 east of Portland, Oregon, 70 miles south of Yakima, Washington, and 100 miles west of the Tri-Cities. The majestic Columbia River is only 13 miles south of the city. The terrain is generally rolling with an elevation of 1620 at the airport. The Simcoe Mountains, visible...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=2224532