Spanish Fork wind farm praised at dedication

Published: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 12:38 a.m. MDT
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SPANISH FORK — A new wind farm that can produce up to 19 megawatts of electricity has been dedicated.

Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and officials with Wasatch Wind and Edison Mission Group — which together spearheaded the project — are praising the farm, saying wind energy reduces carbon dioxide and creates a more environment-friendly resource.

The farm at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon has nine wind turbines and can produce enough power for about 6,000 homes. The turbines are connected through a power line to a substation in Spanish Fork. The power is then provided to Rocky Mountain Power, which has a 20-year contract with the farm.

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