Sugar Maple Wind Farm

Project introduction

Sugar Maple Wind Farm is an 81-megawatt wind project currently under development in Somerset County, Pennsylvania slated to begin operations in December 2026. 

During construction, Sugar Maple Wind will create approximately 113 construction jobs, as well as 11 long-term local jobs during the operational phase. It is projected that Sugar Maple Wind will generate over $4.2 million in state and local tax revenue and $29.5 million in associated wages and benefits, while powering up to 24,000 homes with clean energy.

Construction for Sugar Maple Wind is anticipated to begin in Fall 2025 with commercial operations starting by December 2026.

Status: In development

Site location

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Facts & figures

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Wind Farm

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safely sited

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revenue generated for Somerset County and Pennsylvania over the 30 years of the project’s operation

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direct and indirect local jobs, once operational

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million in associated wages and benefits

*in aggregate over the 30-year operating live of the project.

Project Benefits

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Supporting the Community

Sugar Maple Wind will provide millions of dollars in additional tax revenue to Somerset County and local taxing districts. This new source of public funding can reduce the tax burden on local residents and be used to support essential services including schools, roads, fire departments and first responders. The Sugar Maple Wind team also makes an effort to support many local events and initiatives.


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Supporting the Community
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Supporting Rural Economies

During Sugar Maple Wind’s operation, 11 indirect and direct jobs will be created, offering opportunities for residents to enter the rapidly expanding clean energy workforce. Local businesses will see an economic boom as demand for lodging, restaurants, supplies, vehicle maintenance and fuel increases throughout the 18 months of construction. Sugar Maple Wind will provide millions in economic activity during construction, and in annual economic impact throughout the life of the project, in addition to providing direct revenue to the County.


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Supporting Rural Economies
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Farming tradition

Harvesting wind for electricity is part of a long tradition of using land responsibly for production. Sugar Maple Wind will be located on participating landowners’ private property, offering a stable source of income while powering homes and businesses. Wind farms leave over 99% of the land within a project’s footprint untouched and are designed to coexist with regular agricultural operations.

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Improving the environment

Wind farms generate electricity without producing any pollution, resulting in cleaner air and water when compared to conventional sources of power. Wind energy generation also consumes far less water than conventional sources.

With a carbon payback of less than a year, wind energy is a critical solution to climate change, which is the largest threat to many bird and wildlife species.

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Schedule Overview

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