Wind power development on Grandpa’s Knob Ridge
updated
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 10:43 AM
The wind power development on Grandpa's Knob Ridge, which runs
from West Rutland and Castleton to Pittsford and Hubbardton, is
moving forward quite well and may apply for permits from the Public
Service Board which needs advance notice. There will be a power
line in West Rutland, across the wetlands and into the Velco
substation.
The project is looking at using the north six miles of the ridge.
The hang gliding venue in the area is not affected. The project
proposes 15 to 20 turbines, 40 to 50 mega watts of power. The
amount of electric produced would be about the equivalent of half
the homes in Rutland County. It is likely that within the next few
days or weeks an announcement will be made about an arrangement
with the Vermont Utility and the output of power.
Anticipated jobs include a 6-month construction period with a large
number of construction jobs, mostly temporary jobs but 1-3
permanent jobs. Each turbine stands 420 feet high and has three
blades, 110 feet long. The cost of each turbine is approximately
$3-4 million.
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