Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm
Tuesday 1, September 2020
Installed capacity of 101-megawatts
Project overview
Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm spreads across the ridges of Pyles Canyon in Union County, Oregon. The site is primarily used for cattle ranching and was chosen for its plentiful, steady winds and access to high-voltage transmission lines. The nearest town is North Powder, Oregon, with a population of around 440 residents.
Economic benefits
Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
$36.7 million
Total project impact
$7.8+ million
Paid to local governments
$11 million
Paid to landowners
$17.9 million
Spent locally
Job creation
101 construction jobs and 9 permanent jobs created
Renewable energy technology
Energy security
Energy security
Elkhorn Valley helps strengthen energy security for the state of Oregon and the U.S., helping diversify domestic supply.
Wind energy and land use
Wind energy and land use
Wind turbines have a limited footprint, leaving 98% of the project’s leased land available for farming, or wildlife habitat.
Wind energy and American manufacturing
Wind energy and American manufacturing
450+ American factories produce parts and materials for the U.S. wind industry, which employs 130,000+ Americans.
179 million gallons of water saved each year
Elkhorn Valley saves more than 179 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog and acid rain.
Contact us
Elkhorn Valley Wind Farm
Operations & Maintenance Office
53777 State Highway 237
Union, OR 97883
541.562.5617
ElkhornValley@edpr.com
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