Non-Coal Orphaned Mineral  Mines in Virginia
                              with  Non-Grid Wind Energy 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
Non-Coal Orphaned Mineral Mines
Screening Criteria
Wind power class of 3 or greater,
   measured at 50m above ground
Site size and distance to transmission
   lines and graded roads are not screening criteria
   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 Virginia Department of
        Mines, Minerals and Energy. This map and its associated data are intended to provide a general understanding of the renewable energy potential
        of orphaned mineral mines in 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.
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