The Bonneville Power Administration and Washington Winds Inc. announced today they are working together to develop and build a 150-megawatt wind farm that will generate enough electricity on average to serve more than 36,000 Northwest homes. The Maiden Wind Farm would be located about 15 miles north of Prosser, Wash., in Benton and Yakima counties. When the winds blow, we can save more water in reservoirs. When the winds are still, we can release the river's power.
Wind farms add to our local renewable resources.
And because a portion of the project is located on state land, it also will help fund our schools. It's a double win for Washington. Under a predevelopment agreement, Washington Winds Inc. will secure the necessary permits for the wind farm. BPA will prepare an environmental impact statement. Washington Winds Inc. BPA will purchase 150 megawatts of power from the wind farm for 20 years with an option for up to another 250 MW if siting and environmental reviews prove successful.