Pecos County Wind Farms: Local Economic Impact
Summary
- Estimates the positive impact of the wind farms in Pecos County on jobs, gross sales in the county during construction, increased tax base, increased tourism dollars, and development of an industrial park
- Includes a detailed look at the impact of the wind farms on schools.
Citation: Pecos County Wind Farms: Local Economic Impact
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Project Size: 403 MW
Number of Turbines: 474
Location: Pecos County , TX
Geographic Scope: Pecos County, TX
Turbine Ownership: Various
Type of Study: Post-Project
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Data Sources: Texas Workforce Commission
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| Jobs | Construction | Operations (jobs/year) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | 30-35 | ||
| Indirect | |||
| Induced | |||
| Total | 80-100 | ||
| Jobs/MW |
| Income | Construction | Operations | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | |||
| Indirect | |||
| Induced | |||
| Total |
| Taxes | Direct | Indirect | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local/State | $4,702,191.50 (2002) | ||
| Income | |||
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| Sales | |||
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Developer Incentives: 5 year property tax abatement: 100% abatement, 10% of abated taxes will be donated to Midland College's Williams Regional Rechnical Training Center, developers must follow local spending and hiring policy guidelines.
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