Virginia
megawatts
turbines
2026
About the Project
Rocky Forge Wind, a project of Charlottesville-based Apex Clean Energy, will be Virginia's first onshore wind project. The project is expected to generate enough homegrown clean energy to power the equivalent of 21,000 average American homes each year.
The project represents a major economic opportunity for both Botetourt County and the Commonwealth of Virginia to promote rural economic growth while developing safe, clean renewable energy.
Power for up to 21,000 homes
Affordable, reliable, and renewable electricity for Virginia.
Up to $20 million in long term tax revenue
A new source of revenue for local governments
Hundreds of construction jobs
Plus significant local spending during the build.
Long-term careers
Operations and maintenance jobs for the project’s 30+ year lifespan.
Virginia's 1st Onshore Wind Project
Making history in Botetourt County
Project Status
From initial planning to commercial operations, this timeline displays completed milestones and remaining project phases.
Community and Landowner Resources
Powering Better Communities
Energy projects are major economic development opportunities for communities. We want to ensure our projects create lasting value in addition to becoming one of the community's largest taxpayers.
One of Apex Clean Energy’s goals is to be a dependable, long-term partner with residents, landowners, local governments, and community organizations wherever our projects are located. We believe in community-based clean energy and enhancing the benefits of our energy projects for host communities in rural America.
From our industry leading community and conservation grant programs to innovative lease structures and partnering with local vendors for construction, we take the time to understand and invest in your community.
Partnering with Landowners
Apex Clean Energy is partnering with farmers and landowners across America to harvest the wind and the sun on their land to generate clean, affordable, American energy. Participating landowners benefit from annual lease payments that provide stable, predictable income in times of uncertainty and are not dependent on commodity prices, trade policy, or weather conditions. No project is possible without the interest and support of local landowners and all participation is voluntary.
Apex develops, constructs, owns, and operates clean energy projects throughout America. In most cases, our company will be with you throughout the entire project life cycle. We build long-term relationships because the work we put in today is what will carry our partnership through decades.
Latest News and Highlights
Capitalizing on Complementary Resources
With strong renewable resources and room to grow, Virginia is set to be more than a participant in the new energy economy—it can be a leader.
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