Consultant says wind farms provide money for nothing

Whitman County taxing districts stand to reap millions of dollars in tax revenue with little or no increased costs if large scale wind farms are sited here. So said an Ellensburg wind advocate to county officials last Thursday.

“Everyone is recognizing this is a private economic stimulus for the county,” said Debbie Strand, spokesperson for WindWorks! Northwest. “Wind farms provide a large amount of economic activity and tax revenue for local taxing districts.”

“And the turbines don’t go to school. They don’t commit crimes. They don’t demand any services,” she added.

Strand briefed local offic...