This agreement is part of PSE’s commitment to the environment and deep decarbonisation by investing in more wind energy. PSE selected this project as part of the mix to meet the needs identified in its 2018 all source RFP. The addition of the Golden Hills wind project will increase PSE’s owned and contracted wind fleet to over 1150 MW. These wind facilities form a key component in PSE’s clean energy strategy and progress towards Washington State’s clean energy goals.
The Golden Hills Wind Farm will be located near the town of Wasco, Oregon, Avangrid Renewables expects to complete the project by late 2021. The turbines will be spread across approximately 28 000 acres of grazing and dry-land wheat farmland held by 37 landowners.
The project is expected to deliver substantial economic benefits to the region both during construction and on an ongoing basis once operational. An estimated 250 jobs will be created or supported during the construction phase, and the facility will employ approximately 12 full time employees once it becomes operational. Golden Hills is expected to deliver over US$220 million in landowner payments and local taxes over the lifetime of the project, providing a valuable source of revenue to local economies.
