sentences:  The Hoosac Wind Power Project offsets approximately 100 million pounds of carbon dioxide per year relative to conventional electricity generation.That is equivalent to the estimated annual emissions produced by 9,400 cars or consuming more than 112,000 barrels of oil.Approximately US$257,000 in annual payments in lieu of taxes are made to the host towns (US$135,000 to Florida, $122,000 to Monroe), escalating with inflation, amounting to approximately US$6.8 million over the life of the agreement.