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In Rural West Texas, Renewable Energy Brings a Windfall for Seniors

Outside Ozona, an oil pumpjack works beneath a line of wind turbines (Reid Bader, Grist)
Outside Ozona, an oil pumpjack works beneath a line of wind turbines (Reid Bader, Grist)

In Crockett County, revenue and charitable contributions from wind companies are helping fund essential services for older residents, including daily meals, transportation support, and community programming that allow seniors to age in place.

Local leaders say wind energy has become an important economic resource for the rural county, supplementing traditional oil and gas revenues and providing more stable funding for community services. Wind-related investments have helped sustain programs like the Helping Hands meal delivery service and the Crockett County Senior Center.

These local contributions have become even more important as federal support for senior programs has declined.

This is a summary prepared by Rural Texas Energy Voices. Original reporting by Texas Observer.

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