USA - Putting wind power to work in Wyoming

Power Company of Wyoming LLC's Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project is a 1,000 wind turbines wind farm to be located south of Rawlins in Carbon County, Wyoming. The proposed wind power project will have two sites – Chokecherry with 675 wind turbines and Sierra Madre with 325 wind turbines – situated on about 98,500 acres of a ranch owned by an affiliate company.

With the potential to generate 2,000-3,000 megawatts of clean energy, the project will ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of renewable electricity that's unmatched in the West. This output will help America reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, diversify energy sources and meet growing demand for renewable energy resources. At the same time, the wind farm project will generate hundreds of good jobs, millions of dollars in tax revenue and other economic benefits for Carbon County. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2011 or 2012.

Located entirely in Carbon County, Wyoming, the wind project spans a combination of private lands owned by The Overland Trail Cattle Company LLC and federal lands managed by the BLM.

What benefits will the project bring?:
The Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project will have the wind turbines and electric infrastructure necessary to reliably and cost-effectively generate between 2,000 and 3,000 megawatts of clean, sustainable electricity. It is situated on land that has some of the best winds in the state and in the country. The project area has Class 6 and 7 winds, which are the highest wind classes. While a final turbine model has yet to be selected, assuming a minimum of 1,000 2-MW turbines are installed, the project would produce enough electricity to power approximately 600,000 homes per year.

In addition, this wind project will:
- Provide zero-fuel-cost, zero-emissions electricity.
- Support national and regional renewable energy goals, such as state-mandated Renewable Portfolio Standards and greenhouse-gas reduction targets.
- Capture and leverage natural resources wisely and responsibly.
- Create thousands of construction jobs and an estimated 114 permanent operations and maintenance jobs.
- Contribute millions in property taxes and sales and use taxes, among other economic benefits.

With the potential to generate 2,000-3,000 megawatts of clean energy, the wind project will ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of renewable electricity and will generate hundreds of good jobs, millions of dollars in tax revenue and other economic benefits to Carbon County and Wyoming.

Power Company of Wyoming LLC is a wholly owned affiliate of The Anschutz Corporation, a privately held company based in Denver. Through its affiliates, The Anschutz Corporation has been actively involved in the West for more than 70 years in the field of natural resource development. The Anschutz Corporation’s activity and investments in the energy field reflect a strong commitment to responsibly developing and managing natural resources.

For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net