Abandoned Coal  Mine Areas in West Virginia
                                    with Community Wind Generation  Potential
    Wind Resource
Power           Resource
Class  W/m2      Potential
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0-200
200-300
300-400
400-500
500-600
600-800
>800
|
Poor
Marginal
Fair
Good
Excellent
Outstanding
Superb
      Abandoned Coal Mine Areas
Screening Criteria
Wind power class of 3 or greater,
   measured at 50 m above ground
Site size between 100 and 1,999 acres
Distance to graded roads of 25 miles or less
Distance to transmission lines is not a screening criterion
   because energy is generally distributed locally
         This map was developed by SRA International for the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Results are based on site screening criteria
         adapted from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) criteria and GIS data provided by NREL, EPA and the West Virginia Department of
         Environmental Protection. This map and its associated data are intended to provide a general understanding of the renewable energy potential of
         abandoned coal mine areas in West Virginia: additional site specific analysis is required to determine the actual potential of these sites.  These sites
         are tracked and monitored by state agencies. For further information, please see the accompanying Data Guidelines document at
         http://www.epa.gov/renewab/eenergyland/or contact Gaffney.Kristeen@epa.gov or cleanenergy@epa.gov.
                                  U.S. EPA OSWER
                                  CENTER FOR PROGRAM ANALYSIS

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