A five-turbine wind-energy project scheduled to start construction next year will be located five to seven miles off the coast of Cleveland, well within Cuyahoga County waters. Once the turbines start making sparks, the electricity will be routed through Bratenahl — also in Cuyahoga.
It appears the only part of the project not tethered to Cuyahoga County is the profit likely to be made from it.
According to a revenue-sharing agreement suggested by the company spearheading the project, 60 percent of the proceeds are slated for Ashtabula, Lake, and Lorain County coffers. The Cleveland Cuyahoga Port Authority will receive only 40 percent.
This article appears in May 18-24, 2011.
