THE LOCAL HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS FROM WIND

…[W]ind farm expected to contribute millions to local economy

Scott Cloud, June 11, 2013 (Newkirk Herald Journal via Winfield Daily Courier)

“…[An Oklahoma wind farm] set to begin construction by the end of the year, will provide $480 million to the local economy over the next 25 years…The project will include approximately 130 wind turbines that will produce 130 megawatts of power. The wind farm area encompasses more than 12,000 total acres…

“…[T]he Kay Wind Farm Project will bring a significant new source of revenue and jobs to the county and local school districts…[according] to an economic impact analysis conducted by the Economic Impact Group (EIG), an independent consulting firm associated with the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University…”

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“…[It] is expected to contribute a total of $480 million to the local economy over a 25-year period when accounting for direct and multiplier economic effects…[and] bring long-term economic impact to the [school districts]…

“In September 2009, Apex began its partnership with GGW Renewable Resources, LLC (GGW) and opened its Tulsa office…Within the first three years, the GGW team initiated development of six of the best wind farm sites in Oklahoma…Since its founding in 2009, Apex has completed 15 acquisitions and become one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry…In December 2012, Apex completed the development and construction of the 300-megawatt Canadian Hills Wind project…”

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