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April 8, 2024

Alice Rush

The Nolin Hills Power Project

The Nolin Hills Power Project! It’s definitely one of the most ambitious and exciting clean energy projects happening in the US right now. Here’s what I know about it:

Project Details:

Location: Umatilla County, Oregon
Developer: Capital Power
Size: 600 MW combined capacity (340 MW wind, 260 MW solar)
Land Area: 48,000 acres
Estimated Cost: Over $1 billion
Status: Pre-construction, with construction expected to begin in 2024 and completion in 2025.

Key Features:

Hybrid renewable project: Combining wind and solar power in one location to maximize energy generation and smooth out fluctuations.
Large-scale battery storage system: Able to store excess energy for later use, increasing grid stability and reliability.
Economic benefits: Expected to create hundreds of jobs during construction and dozens of permanent jobs for operation and maintenance.
Community engagement: Capital Power is committed to working with local communities to ensure the project benefits everyone.

Potential Challenges:

Impact on wildlife and habitat: Careful planning and mitigation measures are necessary to minimize negative impacts.
Visual impact: Large wind turbines and solar panels can alter the landscape, raising concerns about aesthetics and property values.
Transmission infrastructure: Connecting the project to the grid may require new transmission lines, raising additional costs and potential opposition.

Tthe Nolin Hills Power Project has the potential to be a major step forward for clean energy in the US. However, it’s important to carefully consider the potential challenges and ensure the project is developed in a way that benefits both the environment and the community.

Table of Nolin Hills Power Project Data

Nolin Hills Power Project Data Summary

Feature	Details
Location	Umatilla County, Oregon
Developer	Capital Power
Size	600 MW combined capacity (340 MW wind, 260 MW solar)
Land Area	48,000 acres
Estimated Cost	Over $1 billion
Status	Pre-construction (construction expected to begin in 2024, completion in 2025)
Key Features	Hybrid renewable project, large-scale battery storage, economic benefits, community engagement
Potential Challenges	Wildlife impact, visual impact, transmission infrastructure

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Today, I met a professional driver for the film-making industry whose principal focus is stunt-work.

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He started by mentioning Kevin Costner.

“I really like him,” I said. Please tell me he’s not an asshole.”

“Oh no; he’s a prince,” my new friend replied. “I also do the driving for Jay Leno’s show about his massive garage full of vintage cars. He’s even kinder. When we’re having lunch between shootings, he’ll often come up our table and ask if we need another Coke or two. Maybe desserts?”

We eventually got around to the stars who are, in fact, assholes.

“I drive in Lethal Weapon 4,” he began.

“Let me make a stab. Mel Gibson?”

Yes. One of the most hateful, most miserable people you could meet in 100 lifetimes.”

“That’s the rumor everyone’s heard,” I responded. “It’s weird how people who have more money that God feel the need to be such terrible people.”

“Well, my theory is that money doesn’t change people; it only amplifies them.”

I remind him of Henry Ford’s observation above.

Great conversation.