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NextEra pitches possible wind project to Sherman County commissioners
Summary
NextEra Energy Resources presented a proposal to explore siting wind turbines in western Sherman County, outlining lease payments for landowners, temporary construction jobs, long-term operations jobs, environmental studies and a 35-year decommissioning plan backed by a proposed bond.
Leo Gorgens, a NextEra Energy Resources representative, told the Sherman County Board of Commissioners that the company is exploring the possibility of hosting a wind project in the western part of the county and asked whether the county would be receptive to further study. "I'm with NextEra Energy Resources, and I'm here today to introduce to you all the concept of hosting a potential wind project in your county," Gorgens said.
Gorgens described three principal economic benefits that developers typically offer: landowner lease payments for turbine sites, an influx of construction payroll during the 12–18 month build period (he said a typical construction phase yields roughly 300 temporary jobs), and ongoing property‑tax revenues that…
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