| The Allegany Project: Allegany, New York | |
| The Allegany Project is
located on more than 5,000 acres of wooded ridgeline in the Town of
Allegany, NY. The project is located in a remote area used for timber
and oil activities that continue today. Project Characteristics Location: Cattaraugus County, New York Project Size: 72.5 MW Developer: EverPower Owner: EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. Project Status • The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was accepted as complete by the Town of Allegany Planning Board on 2/24/10. Copies are available at the library and Town Hall. • State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Process completed • Environmental review process nearly completed • Interconnection application in progress • Construction expected to begin in 2011 Economic and Environmental Benefits • The Allegany Wind Project will make approximately $10 million in payments to the County, School District and Town over 20 years. • Construction of the project will require local labor as well as local services and construction materials. It is expected to have a $53.7 million impact on the region. • The operation and maintenance of the project will require four to six full-time employees. • The Project will offset - CO2 emissions by nearly 400 million pounds per year - SO2 emissions by nearly 3 million pounds per year - NOx emissions by over 800,000 pounds per year For more specific project information and updates please visit www.alleganywind.com |
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