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| Property Value- Long-term, stable property taxes or payment in lieu of taxes to the host town, school district and county. A 24 turbine project could generate over $200,000 annually, or over $5 Million over the life of the Wind farm. |
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Fossil Fuel- Wind power does not deplete natural resources such as coal, oil, or gas, or cause environmental damage by way of mining or drilling, or require significant amounts of water during operation. |
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| Local Economy- A large portion of civil labor and construction materials would be sourced locally. A $100 Million project could invest up to $20 Million into the economy (Central New York material and labor). |
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Mercury- Coal fired power plants are the largest source of Mercury Pollution |
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| Taxes- Wind projects do not place additional burdens on town resources such as road maintenance, water, police, fire protection and the school district. |
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Nuclear- Wind farms do not create air or water emissions and do not produce hazardous waste. |
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| Bird Mortality- A look at Bird Mortality and Wind Turbines. |
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Coal- Using Coal comes at a price. There's Air Pollution, Smog, Acid Rain to name a few. |
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