The Lower Snake River Wind Project is the newest and largest

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operated by

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, and is located in Washington’s

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and Columbia counties. The wind farm is made up of 149 Siemens

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s rated at 2.3 MW each for a maximum generating capacity of 343 MW. The project was estimated to create up to 150 temporary jobs and 25 permanent jobs.

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