Washington Governor Jay Inslee Revives $1.7 Billion Wind Farm Proposal
- Washington Governor Inslee rejects recommendation to cut state's largest wind farm proposal in half.
- The decision breathes new life into the $1.7 billion project, boosting renewable energy prospects.
- Inslee's support highlights commitment to green energy initiatives in Washington state.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee said no to cutting a big wind farm project in half. The project is worth $1.7 billion. The Horse Heaven wind farm was planned to have 222 wind turbines and three solar arrays in eastern Washington. The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council wanted to cut the project in half because of endangered hawks in the area. But Inslee disagreed and wants the project to grow more. He thinks renewable energy is important for the state's future. The wind farm project has been a topic of debate since 2021. Some locals don't like it, but the state needs more renewable energy. Inslee believes the turbines won't be a big problem for people living nearby. He wants to involve the Yakama Nation in the project because the land is important to them. Tribal communities feel left out of decisions about projects that affect their land and water. The council has been discussing the wind farm for three years. Now they have three months to review Inslee's suggestions and change their original plan.