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San Gorgonio Pass wind farms
The wind farms in San Gorgonio Pass began operating in 1982 and now consist of 667 turbines with a combined capacity of 656 megawatts.
Construction of the San Gorgonio Pass wind farms began in 1982, making them part of the first generation of large-scale commercial wind power in California alongside the Altamont and Tehachapi passes. Over the following years, the complex grew to peak at over 4,200 turbines in 1987. The project adapted to changing technology and efficiency standards; today, 667 modern turbines generate power for the region and beyond.
At full capacity, the San Gorgonio Pass wind complex generates enough electricity annually to power approximately 195,000 homes. The natural wind patterns here are strongest during the summer months, when air conditioning demand peaks—meaning the farms produce their maximum output when the state needs it most. The pass accounts for nearly 95 percent of all commercial wind power generated in California and roughly 11 percent of the world's wind-generated electricity, making it one of the most productive wind resources on the planet.
Beaumont's proximity to this vast energy infrastructure connects residents and businesses to a region with stable, renewable-powered electricity. For households planning their financial security, this infrastructure stability is part of what makes the community reliable and forward-looking—the kind of foundation where term life insurance fits as part of a broader plan for the people who depend on you.