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Wind energy offers more than just environmental benefits; the natural power generated at Prattsburgh Wind means a range of economical benefits for the local community as well.
- Increased tax revenue: Tax revenue from the project could be used to lower taxes, improve schools, maintain roads and enhance services.
- Land leased from local owners: Prattsburgh Wind will lease land from local owners, providing farmers with additional income without interfering with the current use of their land.
- More jobs for residents: The project will hire locally whenever possible; providing construction, operations, and maintenance employment opportunities.
- Use of local services: Local resources will be used as much as possible during construction including personnel, gravel, trucking, lodging, gas and food to benefit local retailers and area residents.
- Reduced dependence on costly fuels: Wind energy helps reduce dependence on costly fossil fuel imports, strengthens the diversity of the nation's energy supply, and enhances America's energy independence.
- Sustainable energy: Prattsburgh Wind will help New York State meet its future goal of 25% renewable energy sources by 2013
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