Capricorn Ridge 4 Wind Farm

The Capricorn Ridge 4 Wind Farm Project in Sterling City, Texas, is a wind energy project that generates renewable electricity, thereby displacing electricity generated from fossil fuels. The project consists of 75 wind turbines and has a total capacity of 121.5 MW. The project is owned and operated by NextEra Energy Resources. The environmental benefits of the project include a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, the project is estimated to reduce CO2e emissions by 349,305 tonnes for the period of January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021. The project is expected to reduce emissions by 1,865,780 tonnes of CO2e over the 10-year crediting period. In addition to the environmental benefits, the project also provides social and community benefits. The project creates jobs and generates revenue for the local community. The project also contributes to the state's Permanent School Fund through land usage fees.