Friday, October 17, 2008

Anticipated Economic Impacts of Wind Development to 500 megawatts

Anticipated Economic Impacts of Wind Development to 500 megawatts

- Capital cost over $1 billion
- 850 construction jobs
- $218 million in local construction spending
- $16.5 million in tax revenues over construction
- After construction ends, wind development will contribute $40 million annually to provincial gross domestic product

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