Is there enough wind in the Allegheny Heights/Backbone Mountain area to make Criterion a viable project?
Yes. Clipper has conducted a wind resource assessment at this site and examined wind data from surrounding locations. The project site is an exceptional combination of wind resources, transmission access and compatibility with existing uses with a relatively minor environmental impact. We are confident that this site is an economically viable location for a windpower facility. How much power will the Criterion Project generate? When complete, the Criterion Project will be the largest wind energy facility in the eastern United States, generating up to 101 megawatts of power or enough energy to serve 35,000 households in the Mid-Atlantic region annually. Is the Criterion Project required to comply with any environmental regulations? Yes. We have contacted all responsible government agencies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. On December 6, 2002, eight state agency heads (including Department of the Environment Secretary Richard Pecora, Department of Natural R
