CPV Springs Wind
Project Quick Facts
Location: Hampshire County, WV
System Information: 18-25 high-efficiency turbines
Total Installed Capacity: 150 MW
Est. Start of Construction: 1H 2027
100
Construction Jobs
$20 million
Local Tax Revenue
32,700
Equivalent Cars Off the Road
Project Overview
Located in Hampshire County, West Virginia, CPV Springs Wind will be a 150 MW wind project by Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) built on private land with a new switchyard constructed on site to avoid the need for additional transmission lines. By using highly efficient state of the art turbines, the project will generate more power using fewer turbines.
CPV Springs Wind is expected to reach commercial operation in 2028.
Community Benefits
- More than 100 jobs will be created during the construction phase of the project.
- Expected to generate more than $20 million in tax revenue over the life of the project, over $13 million injected directly into the Hampshire County School system.
- Local businesses will benefit from increased commerce related to the project and workers.
Environmental Benefits
- Will deliver enough electricity to power approximately 37,000 average West Virginia households.
- Reduction in CO2 emissions per year equivalent to taking approximately 33,000 cars off the road.
- Expands renewable resources and sustains local environmental quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CPV is an experienced developer, owner, and asset manager of electric generation facilities fueled by natural gas, wind and solar resources throughout the country. CPV focuses on providing responsible energy by working with communities and partners to create high quality, mutually beneficial projects. Since 1999, CPV has managed a total of 22 GW projects and developed, sold, financed and acquired 16.5+ GW of power generation.
CPV is already active in West Virginia through the CPV Shay Energy Center, a 2,060 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle development project in Doddridge County.
CPV Springs Wind will be an up to 150 MW wind project by Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) built on private property owned by the Capon Springs Resort. The project site is located away from homes and resort facilities with a new switchyard constructed on site to avoid the need for additional transmission lines. The project will consist of 18-25 highly efficient, state-of-the-art turbines.
The property owned by Capon Springs Resort is suitable for this project because of the available wind resources as well as access to a transmission line. The owners of the resort were interested in partnering on this project and we have a very strong working relationship with them. This includes working closely with them to ensure minimal impact to the property and experience while providing a new revenue stream to help support resort operations which support over a hundred local jobs.
CPV Springs Wind will deliver enough electricity to the grid to power 37,000 average West Virginia homes.
The CPV Springs Wind project is expected to begin operations in late 2028.
Yes. The beginning stages of the project will support more than 100 construction jobs. Once in operation, several turbine technician/maintenance positions will be supported by the project.
The CPV Springs Wind Project will provide several benefits to Hampshire County and surrounding areas.
Local Revenue to the Community:
- More than $350 million investment into Hampshire County
- Expected to generate more than $20 million in tax revenue over the life of the project with more than $13 million going towards the Hampshire County School District
- Creates stable, long-term support for Capon Springs resort
- Millions of dollars spent in local retail, service, and construction related businesses
Local Job Creation and Sustainability:
- More than 100 construction jobs will be supported during the construction phase
- Local turbine technician/maintenance positions will be utilized once the project is in operation, providing graduates of the Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Wind Technology Program another opportunity for work in the region
- Revenue from the project will help upgrade and sustain the Capon Springs Resort property while supporting the jobs of current and future resort staff
Once construction is complete, CPV will continue to manage the operation of the project.
At CPV, we take a long view with our projects which is why we are already developing solid, two-way communication channels about the project with public officials, neighbors, and our community. We look forward to playing an active role in Hampshire County for many years to come.
CPV believes that active, engaged community outreach is at the center of all of our projects. We have been speaking with and meeting with local officials on an ongoing basis since the early stages of this project. We anticipate holding our next informational meeting in spring 2025 to further introduce the project to the community.
We encourage those interested in the project to visit our project website to stay up to date on CPV Springs Wind progress.
CPV is committed to ensuring the public has access to trails near the project site and will work with the community to limit any potential access interruption during the construction phase of the project.
CPV Springs Wind will be rigorously reviewed by federal and state agencies. We are working closely with officials and Capon Springs Resort to minimize impacts while being good stewards of the land. In line with this approach, we have completed and are currently performing additional environmental due diligence, including FAA studies, bat & avian surveys, geotechnical assessments and other relevant studies. CPV continues to work with the Capon Springs Resort to minimize impacts to the local springs and other natural features that the resort and community value. As the project moves forward, we will be coordinating construction activities and managing traffic patterns while keeping the community and local stakeholders informed.
This project includes substantial setbacks for both Hampshire County and Frederick County homes. These setbacks minimize sound and shadow flicker impacts while eliminating potential concerns like ice throw.
Most parts of a wind turbine are made up of recyclable materials, including steel, copper, aluminum, and iron. Wind turbine blades are made of composite materials that can be repurposed in concrete, asphalt, mortar applications, soil stabilizer, and other composite materials.
CPV Springs Wind has an estimated operational lifecycle of 35 years. CPV believes in responsible restoration of our project sites. In line with this belief, we have committed to a decommissioning bond to cover the reclamation and restoration of land at the end of the project’s operation.