Darrell Proctor of Power reports that a major wind farm in Arizona has come online.
- The wind farm will be placed on the 42,000 acre Chevelon Butte Ranch, which has been owned and operated by members of the O’Haco family for more than a century.
- The wind farm will initially bring 238 megawatts of renewable power to Arizona’s grid, with another 216 megawatts expected in 2024.
- Lease payments for the wind farm will help fund Arizona’s public schools and universities.
“The Chevelon Butte Ranch, which has been owned and operated by members of the O’Haco family for more than a century, is famous for its history of raising livestock, which over the years has included sheep and horses. The ranch today is known for its herd of Black Angus cattle. Parts of the ranch are used by hikers and rock climbers, as well as by fishermen and hunters.”
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