Installed capacity of 100-megawatts of renewable energy
Project overview
Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm spreads across the ridges of Pyles Canyon in Union County, Oregon. The site is primarily used for cattle ranching and was chosen for its plentiful, steady winds and access to high-voltage transmission lines. The nearest town is North Powder, Oregon, with a population of around 440 residents.
Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
Paid to local governments
Paid to landowners
Spent locally
101 construction jobs and 16 permanent jobs created
Renewable energy technology
Energy security
Turbines
Wind energy in the U.S.
Elkhorn Valley saves more than 178 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.
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