Sources: Emissions offsets based on estimated annual electricity production for the Logan’s Gap Wind facility compared to average emission rates for coal-fired electricity generation in Texas. Emissions rates source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, State Annual Emissions Data by Producer and Energy Source, Texas 2010 figures, released February 2013. Vehicle CO2 source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, “Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Typical Passenger Vehicle,” December 2011. Average water use for Texas pulverized coal-fired power fleet source: Grubert, Beach and Webber, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Coal Balance 20120825, 2012. People supplied figure based on Texas per capita water consumption of 140 gallons/day.
Environmental Benefits
Environmental Benefits of Logan’s Gap Wind Compared to Texas Coal-Fired Generation

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Avoided
780,000 tonnes/year
153,000 car equivalent
153,000 car equivalent

Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Avoided
2,100 metric tons/year

Nitrogen Dioxide Emissions Avoided
525 metric tons/year

Water Conserved
460,000,000 gallons/year
9,000 people supplied
9,000 people supplied