THOUGHTFUL PLANNING REAPS WIDESPREAD SUPPORT FOR NEW YORK WIND PROJECT

摘要

The extension of the federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) in 2001 fueled the development of the largest new crop of wind farms ever seen in U.S. history. Larger plants such as the 300 MW Stateline project on the Oregon-Washington border and the King Mountain wind farm in Texas (278 MW) received much of the initial attention. Yet 20 GE Wind Energy 1.5 MW turbines that comprise the Fenner Wind Farm have proven to produce not only new clean wind generation for New York State, but also a sea of good will and support for wind development within the state. "This innovative project reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting and enhancing the quality of our natural environment," said New York Governor George Pataki, "while ensuring that we'll have a steady and reliable form of energy we need to keep our economy healthy and strong for years to come."