WIND POWER IN ARIZONA

Creating a curriculum for Northland Pioneer College to increase students’ skills and knowledge in the fast-growing renewable energy industry.

Collaborating with industry groups to deliver solar energy workforce training programs to Arizonans.

Providing millions of dollars in property taxes for Navajo County that can benefit local schools, public services, and infrastructure.

Stimulating the local economy by generating millions of dollars of direct and indirect project expenditures over the project lifespan.

Creating new revenue streams for ranchers and landowners through land leases.

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Abiding by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Arizona Game and Fish Department wind energy wildlife guidelines to identify, prevent, mitigate and compensate for potential adverse impacts to wildlife from wind farm development.

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Designing renewable energy projects to avoid impacts on sensitive environmental and cultural resources and minimize effects on residential areas.

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Producing enough clean energy to power more than 360,000 households annually, with no on-site air pollution or water consumption.

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Supporting the Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, an organization committed to responsible stewardship of natural and cultural resources.

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Supporting the Joseph City, Holbrook & Winslow Chambers of Commerce.

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Engaging with indigenous groups and recognizing those with distinct, historical relationships with the land.

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Contributing to Watts of Love, an organization dedicated to enhancing access to safe, affordable electricity and lighting for off-grid communities.