Even the speediest construction of conventional fossil plants takes years to bring on line. Most of the Stateline Project will be generating this year, helping to ease shortages. Although the project passed environmental impact surveys by the Walla Walla Planning Commission, including examinations of potential effects on bird life, PacifiCorp has ordered additional tests to look into any possible impact on migratory birds and the bat population, a company spokesman said. The project has the added benefit that it can be brought on quickly to meet our immediate needs. This facility will help meet the increasing demand for electricity in our region while providing economic development to eastern Washington.
Wind powered energy is both cost-competitive with gas and friendlier to the environment.
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