Washington governor OKs new wind farm, urges swift turbine approvals

OLYMPIA, Washington: Washington Governor Jay Inslee has approved a revised plan for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm, a major renewable energy project in eastern Washington while emphasizing the need for quick approvals to meet the state's clean energy targets.

The project, estimated at US$1.7 billion, initially proposed up to 222 wind turbines spread over 24 miles near the Tri-Cities and included solar arrays coverin