BLACK ROCK WIND

LOCATION
Grant & Mineral Counties
PROJECT SIZE
115 MW

OVERVIEW

Black Rock wind powers Grant and Mineral Counties with reliable, affordable, clean energy – and helps West Virginia create a better, more sustainable future. This 115 MW wind farm increases West Virginia’s wind capacity by 15%, providing enough clean electricity to power 55,000 homes.Clearway already serves as one of the leading taxpayers in Grant and Mineral counties. Black Rock allows for even more local investment over the project’s lifespan. Black Rock’s community benefits program will enhance local nonprofits and organizations through annual donations and community grants.

CREATING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY & ECONOMY

Powering West Virginia with community-enhancing opportunities.
CONTACT US
$5.7

Million Paid in Property Taxes to Grant and Mineral Counties

200

Union Labor Jobs Created in Partnership with West Virginia State Building and Construction Trades

$50k

Donated to Local Nonprofits Annually through the Black Rock Community Benefit Fund

IN THE NEWS

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West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Taller, More Efficient Wind Turbines Approved For Grant County
November 15, 2024

Taller, More Efficient Wind Turbines Approved For Grant County

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WV News
PSC Approves Major Upgrades to Mount Storm Wind Farm Project
November 14, 2024

The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia has approved significant modifications to the Mount Storm Wind Farm project in the East

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WTRF
West Virginia wind farm project will have reduced turbines but will be taller than the Washingon Mounment
November 14, 2024

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Thursday approved modifications to an Eastern Panhandle wind farm project

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Press Release
Pinnacle Wind Farm repowering, West Virginia's first, add nearly 16% more generation & boosts local economy
December 14, 2021

Clearway has invested nearly $460M in West Virginia in 2021, creating hundreds of jobs and economic acceleration, while delivering...

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Mineral Daily News-Tribune
Eastern graduates putting their degrees to use at wind farms
December 3, 2021

KEYSER – Clearway Energy Group has hired five recent graduates of the Wind Energy Technology program at Eastern West Virginia Community...

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Grant County Press
Clearway Keeps Promise to Hire Local West Virginia Work Force
November 30, 2021

Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) is pleased to announce the hiring of five recent graduates of the Wind Energy Technology program at...

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