Thoughtful Wind
Development For
Chautauqua County
Harnessing wind in smaller targeted areas to better integrate into the region while accelerating the cost-effective, American made energy.
Why
Chautauqua
County
The Bedrock Renewables
Approach to Siting
Project sites are carefully chosen and located
near existing electricity infrastructure where they
can best access the grid.
We take into consideration the area’s wind resources
and potential environmental impacts, knowing we
must find landowners who want to participate in the project.
RESOURCE
Identify abundant
wind resources
EAGER
PROPERTY
OWNERS
Work with private landowners
to lease or buy land
TRANSMISSION
Connect efficiently
to the grid
COMPLIMENTARY
LAND USE
Consistent with
many current land-use operations,
such as agriculture, logging and
hunting, with limited impacts
RESOURCE
ASSESSMENT
Scientifically led studies, ranging from environmental to
social impacts,
through a robust local, state and federal review process
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
Meetings, listening sessions and
ample resources
to learn more and
give feedback
A PARTNERSHIP WITH
LOCAL LANDOWNERS
We work with private landowners to utilize fractions
of their property for our projects, benefiting them
economically while still allowing for nearly
unencumbered use of their property.
How Wind
Turbines
Work
Wind turbine generators work by converting the kinetic energy from wind into electricity. Wind spins the blades of the turbine, which are connected to a rotor and a main shaft. This shaft turns a generator that produces electricity through electromagnetic induction.
Control systems adjust the blades' angle and the turbine's direction to optimize performance and protect against high winds. The generated electricity is transmitted down the tower and sent to the electrical grid for distribution, providing a clean and renewable source of electricity.
Cost Effective and Convenient
Wind turbine energy is considered an
affordable form of energy generation.
Our
Project
Buttercup
Wind Project
Our Buttercup Wind project,
near Sherman and North Harmony, New York will help provide roughly 50MW of electricity, enough to power 12,000 homes for an entire year.
Increasing Local Resiliency with
American Made Energy
The county’s
geography, with open land and proximity to
Lake Erie, contributes to its windy conditions, making it ideal for wind energy development.
Wind energy provides reliable clean energy for rural communities, improving their energy independence.
Energy generated
from these
projects can be
used to meet seasonal energy demands associated
with the region.
Decommissioning
and Restoring
the Project Site
After operation, each site is restored and available for future use as the landowner sees fit. A dedicated decommissioning plan is created during development to ensure restoration of the land and responsible recycling and disposal of materials.
A letter of credit will be posted prior to the start of construction
to ensure funds are available for decommissioning.
Community
Benefits
MILLIONS
in local economic
activity created
MILLIONS
in steady, long-term tax revenue for local
road repair, schools and public safety
HUNDREDS
of construction
jobs created
Winds of Economic Improvement
Wind energy can be a powerful economic driver for its host
communities, creating jobs in construction, maintenance and operations while generating additional revenue through land leases and taxes. By investing in wind energy, the county can attract new industry and infrastructure development, stimulating the local economy.
Would prevent
91,200 Metric Tons
of CO2 from entering
the air per year
Equal to taking
19,900 cars
off the road per year
by CO2 reduction
Equal to energy
footprint of
5,700 Americans
being removed
each year
A Clean Energy Future
Wind turbines promote a cleaner energy future by improving the air and water quality, and preserving the natural environment.
Please
Connect
With Us
As we develop our plans and review potential site
locations, we look forward to engaging broadly with the community to solicit feedback, answer questions and work together to make this project ideal for the area and deliver resilient energy to the community.
Extensive Outreach to Residents and Leaders
Listening Sessions and Information
Workshops
Community
Forums
Small Group and One-on-One Meetings
Project Website, Outreach Tools and Education Materials
Over the next several months we will engage with residents
and leaders throughout the community.
Contact
Buttercup Wind LLC
4498 Main St Suite 4 | #1225
Buffalo, NY 14226
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About
Buttercup
Wind
Who We Are
Buttercup Wind is a joint venture between Bedrock Renewables and Greenvolt Power, bringing years of experience together to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy.
