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About Rocky Forge Wind

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The Rocky Forge Wind project provides an opportunity to help address Virginia's growing electricity demand with clean, homegrown energy, while diversifying Botetourt County's economy and supporting jobs in the local community.

Apex Clean Energy of Charlottesville, Virginia, is currently in the early stages of constructing Rocky Forge Wind, which is expected to generate enough energy to power up to 21,000 U.S. homes annually.

Located in rural Botetourt County, adjacent to existing transmission lines on private land, the area under consideration is suitable for a wind energy project based on local wind data and these attributes:

  • Verified wind resource
  • Existing high-voltage power lines
  • Expansive private land
  • Proximity to state highways

Apex is working to engage state and local stakeholders to ensure your questions are answered. This website includes information about wind energy, Rocky Forge Wind, and important upcoming events. Please use this site to send us feedback, ask questions, and stay up to date on project news and developments as the project moves forward.

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OUR LOCAL SUPPORTERS

Thank you to the following local and regional supporters of Rocky Forge Wind:

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 Roanoke Cool Cities Coalition
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Renewable Energy Electric Vehicle Association REEVA
Virginia Student Environmental Council   Kissito Healthcare
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AN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR BOTETOURT COUNTY

Rocky Forge Wind will create jobs and generate an entirely new source of long-term revenue for local schools, government services, and property owners. According to independent analysis from the research firm Mangum Economics, Rocky Forge Wind will create approximately 250 FTE jobs during construction and 7 well-paid permanent positions. Rocky Forge Wind is also expected to pay $20 million to $25 million in state and county taxes over the life of the project.