Enfield Energy, LLC - Proposal for a 10 - 15 Turbine Wind Farm

 
   I, John Rancich, as the owner and principle of Enfield Energy, LLC, propose to build a 10-15 turbine wind farm in the SW corner of the Town of Enfield and have it operational in mid-2009.  The turbines will most likely be approximately 2.5 to 3 megawatts each which, in their entirety, would be capable of generating 35 to 45 megawatts of power.  This would be enough energy to power all the residences currently in Tompkins County.
 
  The proposed site is on the east and west sides of the very southern end of Black Oak Road on land that would be leased to Enfield Energy by the local landowners.  Some owners have already signed leases or have indicated that they will sign.  Other owners have not made commitments.  Each owner would be compensated if his/her/their land was within the wind farm footprint (the footprint presently comprises about 500-600 acres in Enfield) regardless of whether a wind tower was on his land.  Those that are fortunate enough to have a tower placed on their land would receive additional compensation.
 
I would like the town to participate in this venture on a "partnership" basis. (I do not yet know what the proper and optimum mechanism will be to accomplish this goal.  I need to do more research and consultation with other, similar entities for that).

I am proposing (initially) that Enfield Enfield Energy, LLC will pay the town of Enfield $3,500.00 dollars per year per wind tower or ten percent of the net profits, whichever is greater. (i.e. 10 towers in Enfield X $3,500.00/tower = 35,000.00/yr)  I believe the profits for the first year will net the town more than fifty thousand dollars and will steadily increase as the years pass by.  I am willing to re-negotiate with the town regarding this payment agreement after 5 years and make mutually agreeable adjustments.  After the tenth year of operation, I will give the Town the option to own the wind farm itself.