IRISH CREEK WIND ENERGY CENTER
About the Project
Irish Creek Wind Energy Center is an innovative wind project in Marshall County, Kansas with a capacity of approximately 300 megawatts of clean, renewable energy. The Irish Creek Wind Energy Center is more than wind turbines - it represents a significant capital investment in Kansas. It creates good-paying jobs and provides millions in additional revenue for landowners and the local community.
It is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun.
Economic Benefits
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HEALTH
When properly sited, wind turbines are a safe and effective means of generating electricity.
HEALTH
ENVIRONMENT
Wind energy has among the least environmental impacts of any form of electric generation.
ENVIRONMENT
PROPERTY VALUE
Multiple studies have found wind farms have no significant long-term impacts on property values.
PROPERTY VALUE
DECOMMISSIONING
Decommissioning is the process of removing all wind turbines and returning the land to its original condition.
DECOMMISSIONING
*Estimated over first 30 years of the project. All figures are estimated and subject to change.