Jericho Rise Wind Farm
Wednesday 2, September 2020
Installed capacity of 78 megawatts
Project overview
Jericho Rise Wind Farm is situated between the towns of Chateaugay and Belmont, near the edges of the Chateauguay River. Located entirely within Franklin County about 10 miles south of the Canada border, the wind farm complements the surrounding farmland and woodlands.
Economic benefits
Jericho Rise Wind Farm yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Jericho Rise Wind Project is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
$45+ million
Total project impact
$8.5+ million
Paid to local governments
$15 million
Paid to landowners
$22.3 million
Spent locally
Job creation
76 construction jobs and 14 permanent jobs created
Renewable energy technology
Energy security
Energy security
Jericho Rise helps strengthen energy security for the state of New York and the US, 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.
138 million gallons of water saved each year
Jericho Rise saves more than 138 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog, acid rain, and climate change.
Contact us
Jericho Rise Wind Farm
Operations & Maintenance Office
11 Marble River Way
Churubusco, NY 12923
518.497.0033
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