M I L F O R D
First Wind Overview
Founded in 2002
Operating in 6 states
4 regional offices
200 employees
16 projects
980 MW capacity
$2.2 billion in assets
The POWER of Wind
Wind power is the scalable renewable
energy solution for clean energy goals and
standards
Wind energy is cost effective because its
variable costs are low and there are no fuel
costs…forever
Long-term contracts for wind power lock in
competitive power prices for ratepayers,
hedging market and supply risks of fossil
fuel sources
Manufacturing, construction and operations
of wind projects utilize local contractors and
businesses, and provide stable income and
tax revenues for host communities
Wind power produces electricity without
jeopardizing natural resources, climate or
public health
W E LCOM E T O M ILF ORD W IND
HOMEGROWN POWER FROM THE MILFORD VALLEY
Stretching through the desert of Southern Utah, Milford Wind
is the largest renewable energy project in the state. The
combined 306 megawatt (MW) facility was developed in two
phases and is situated across Beaver and Millard Counties.
Output from the two operational phases provides power for
about 64,000 Southern California homes under normal
operating conditions.
MILFORD WIND PROFILE:
Comprised of 165 turbines; a mix of 1.5 and 2.5 megawatt
(MW) GE machines
Phase 1 was completed in November 2009 and consists of
97 turbines with a maximum capacity of 204 MW
Phase 2 was completed in May 2011 and added another
102 MW with 68 additional turbines
Wind power from the project interconnects to the
Intermountain Power Plant (IPP) substation in Delta, Utah
via First Wind’s 88-mile transmission line
CLEAN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT FOR MAINE
The benefits of a wind farm go much deeper than just producing
clean, renewable energy for local communities. Along with
creating hundreds of jobs and providing millions of dollars in tax
revenue, wind farms also support local businesses and the
community as a whole. First Wind is an important member of the
Milford community. Local high school students played an
important role in the project over its development through the
“Wind Kids” program. The pilot scholarship for the First Wind
Scholars program was launched in Beaver County, and continues
to fund scholarships for local students in Beaver and Milford
counties.
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Nearly $51 million was spent with Utah businesses during
construction and development
More than 60 local businesses were engaged for the
development and construction of the project
Approximately 300 jobs and another dozen permanent jobs
were created/supported during design, engineering and
construction
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
Unlike conventional power sources, wind power produces
electricity without harmful emissions or watershed pollution
Power produced by Milford Wind avoids approximately
300,000 tons of CO2e per year
Milford Wind I & II were sited in a highly responsible manner
to minimize impact on native species and the fragile desert
soil
FIRST WIND PROJECTS IN UTAH
ABOUT FIRST WIND
First Wind is an independent renewable
energy company exclusively focused on
the development, financing, construction,
ownership and operation of utility-scale
renewable energy projects in the U.S.
Based in Boston, First Wind has wind
projects in the Northeast, the West and
Hawaii, with combined capacity of 980
megawatts (MW) – enough to power
approximately 300,000 homes each year.
For more information on First Wind, please
visit www.firstwind.com or follow us on
Twitter @FirstWind.
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Boston, MA 02111
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Rev-05.14.13 © 2013 First Wind Holdings.