Installed capacity of 97-megawatts of renewable energy

Project overview

Wheat Field Wind Farm is located in Gilliam County near the city of Arlington in Oregon. The wind farm spans approximately 8,500 acres of private ranchland that overlooks the windswept banks of the Columbia River Gorge.

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Economic benefits

Wheat Field Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Wheat Field Wind Farm is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.

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$27.5+ million

Paid to local governments

Energy savings
$5.7 million

Paid to landowners

Community
$29.8 million

Spent locally

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Job creation

51 construction jobs and 41 permanent jobs created

Renewable energy technology

Wind Turbine

Energy security

Wheat Field helps strengthen energy security for the state of Oregon and the United States, helping diversify domestic supply.
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Turbines

Wheat Field consists of 46 Suzlon S88 2.1 MW wind turbines.
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Wind energy in the U.S.

Wind is the largest source of renewable electricity generation in the United States, providing 10.1% of the country’s electricity.
Environmental benefits
172 million gallons of water saved each year

Wheat Field saves more than 172 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.

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Downloads

Oregon State Fact Sheet
Wheat Field Fact Sheet

Wheat Field Logo

Contact us

Wheat Field Wind Farm
Operations & Maintenance Office

72650 Rattlesnake Road
Arlington, OR 97812
541.425.706
WheatField@edpr.com