Great Plains Wind Farm

114 MW

The Great Plains Wind Farm is a 114 megawatt (MW) wind project located in Hansford County, TX in the SPP market and is connected to the 9401 CR D, 14880 HWY 207 and 15001 HWY 207 substations. Great Plains is anticipated to positively impact the environment by offsetting approximately 5.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, as well as positively impact the local economy by producing tax revenue, jobs, and charitable giving through a charitable fund.

Project Benefits

$18 million in direct economic impact over first 20 years of operation

$6 million in new tax revenue over first 20 years of operation

9 full time operation jobs

5.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions offset over 20 years

40,000 the equivalent number of cars removed from the road for a year, during the first 20 years of the project's lifespan

1.4 billion gallons of water consumption avoided over first 20 years of operation

*Environmental benefits calculated using the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator. Environmental benefits are singular, not additive. Economic benefits calculated based on National Grid Renewables models and current tax law for renewable energy facilities. Economic benefits represent estimated total impact over the first 20 years of operation. All project production, benefits, and amounts are estimates and not guaranteed. Information presented is subject to change.

**Calculations based on the data from S&P Global World Resources Institute and internal analysis. Subject to change.