Great Pathfinder Wind Ribbon-Cutting
Highlights from the Greath Pathfinder Wind Ribbon-Cutting.
June 26, 2023
Residents, local groups, county officials, and representatives from the offices of Senator Chuck Grassley and Congressman Randy Feenstra joined Apex Clean Energy at Great Pathfinder Wind for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 21 in celebration of the new operations and maintenance building in Stratford, Iowa.
More than $57 million in state and local tax dollars have been generated by wind projects in the Hawkeye State, and more than $68 million annually goes to Iowa residents in the form of land lease payments. In recognition of this milestone for Boone and Hamilton Counties, guests heard from Apex leaders as well as representatives from Senator Grassley’s office and organizations that received Great Pathfinder Wind grants.
“Iowa has great people, great workers, and now, Great Pathfinder—a 225-megawatt wind project that will provide more than $73 million in local tax revenue over its lifetime and enough energy for the equivalent of 82,000 U.S. homes,” said Ken Young, Apex’s CEO.
“With more than 60 percent of electricity generated in Iowa coming from wind, our state continues to demonstrate the many benefits of wind energy. Projects like this one will ensure that Iowa continues to lead the way in renewable, homegrown energy sources while supporting the local economy. Congratulations to all those who’ve worked hard to bring the Great Pathfinder Wind project online,” Senator Grassley said.
