The Horse Heaven Wind Project, proposed for land south of the Tri-Cities in Benton County, looks to generate up to 1,150 megawatts (MWs) for a combination of wind and solar facilities as well as battery energy storage systems (BESS). The Applicant is seeking permitting authorization for up to 244 turbine locations and two solar arrays with their capacity dependent on the approved location, technology, and power market interest.
- EFSEC's Website for the most recent and updated information about the Horse Heaven Wind Project.
- an updated overview and timeline of the Board of County Commissioner's (BOCC) involvement in the Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project.
- BOCC Resolution 2021-255, appointing Ed Brost to serve as a voting member of EFSEC's Council..
- the BOCC's letter to EFSEC stating its opposition to the Horse Heaven Wind Project.
- the BOCC's request for EFSEC to hold hearings locally.
- the BOCC's SEPA scoping comments.
- the BOCC's DEIS comments.
- the adjudication testimony of Benton County Planning Manager Michelle Cooke.
- the adjudication testimony of Benton County Director of Community Development Greg Wendt.
- the adjudication testimony of Benton County Director of Community Development Greg Wendt.
- Resolution 2023-638 stating the BOCC's Opposition to the Horse Heaven Wind Project.
- the BOCC's letter to EFSEC stating concerns about assurances for decommissioning.
