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Why wind power in Nevada?

* Wind is an unlimited resource, especially in Nevada
* Wind power contributes to self-sufficiency for the region
* Wind power is a CO2- neutral form of energy and is proactive in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

   
Why the Virginia Peak project?

Nevada Wind announced that its subsidiary, Virginia Peak Wind Company, proposes to construct and operate a wind-powered generation facility in Washoe County, Nevada. The installation’s overall economic impact is projected at $5.6 million per year with the potential for $1.5 million in jobs. 

These figures are the result of a recent study, performed by former director of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development Tim Rubald. Summarizing his study, Rubald said, “The creation of nearly $5 million in new local government revenues, and much more if the project is built at the 85 MW level, over a five-year period, should be significant, even to a large county such as Washoe.” He added, “There should not be any significant expenses to any local governmental entity. This project will not increase traffic, won’t cause the building of a new sub-division, and won’t tip the scales requiring additional police or fire personnel. Notable to all of this fiscal information is the over-simplified statement that wind energy is a natural resource.”

The turbines will be located along the ridgeline of the Paw Raw range in Washoe County, Nevada.  This mountain range is located about approximately 20 miles northeast of the town of Sparks, Nevada.