Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is proposing to add approximately 25 wind turbines to its Wild Horse operations in eastern Kittitas County, which currently has 127 turbines. The expansion is expected to add a 1,400-acre parcel of land immediately to the north of the existing 9,150-acre site.
The permanent footprint of new turbines, roads, and support facilities is expected to be approximately 2-3% of the total site area. PSE purchased the undeveloped land in February 2008.
At maximum output, the Wild Horse facility generates up to 229MW of electricity, enough power to serve approximately 60,000 households. The expansion project will boost Wild Horse generating capacity by a projected 40MW to 50MW.
Kimberly Harris, executive vice president and chief resource officer for PSE, said: The Wild Horse site has proven itself to be an excellent location for producing clean, renewable energy, and it makes sense to build on that success. This expansion is a logical step for the local community and the environment.
