Cricket Valley Energy Center (CVEC) is a fully permitted $1.58 billion, privately-financed facility with significant benefits to the Dover community and Dutchess County. It created up to 1,100 local construction jobs with annual salaries totaling $80 million, and up to 28 direct permanent positions, with a combined $3.4 million in annual salaries during operation. In addition to new jobs, CVEC will stimulate the local economy with the purchase of locally-sourced materials and services. CVEC will add up to $4 million in taxes to the school system, the Town of Dover, and Dutchess County.