Repsol Renewables is developing an up to 650-megawatt (MW) wind project in the northwest corner of Laramie County, Wyoming. Once operational, the Project would generate enough electricity to power approximately 200,000 Wyoming homes annually.
Repsol Renewables has identified the area within Laramie County as suitable for wind development because of its proximity to the existing transmission system with available capacity, a compatible wind resource, site suitability with existing land use, and minimal anticipated environmental impacts. Laramie County is already home to several operational wind projects, and the Laramie Range Wind Project will further strengthen the County’s growing wind energy industry.
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Laramie Range Wind is an up to 650 MW wind energy project located west of Interstate 25 (I-25) and approximately 20 miles north of Cheyenne. This Project will interconnect to the existing transmission system of the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association (TSGT) via the Ault to Laramie River 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission line, which runs along the eastern edge of the Project Area. Given the minimal footprint associated with wind energy projects, grazing and ranching is a compatible land use that may continue throughout project operations.
Wind power pumps billions of dollars into the country’s economy every year, particularly in rural areas where wind farms are located. The Laramie Range Wind Project will bring economic development to Laramie County by creating new jobs and providing additional long-term tax revenues. Furthermore, the Project will provide annual lease payments to the participating landowners. These payments will help private landowners continue their family’s ranching traditions.
Approximately 300 family-wage jobs during peak construction and 23 long-term, local jobs during operations
Approximately $1.1 billion capital investment.
Approximately $196 million in property and production tax revenues over 35 years to fund schools and other critical infrastructure and services within Laramie County.
Infusion of approximately $59 million sales tax revenues on construction materials collected by Laramie County
Increasing business activity among local hotels, motels, restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and more
Enhancing local economic impact by sourcing Wyoming-based equipment, materials, and labor when feasible during development, construction, and operations
Developing long-term partnerships with local organizations, schools, and community members
Below are the ways in which we will minimize potential environmental impacts of the Project.
Work with state and federal agencies and stakeholders to ensure that potential environmental impacts are fully considered, minimized, and mitigated
Conduct a visual impact assessment to analyze the Project’s visibility from various key observation points
Implement financial securities that will guarantee responsible decommissioning and restoration at the end of the Project’s life
Generate local clean energy that strengthens the grid through resources diversity
Repsol Renewables is wholly owned by Repsol, a global multi-energy company that leads the energy transition and has set itself the goal of being zero net emissions by 2050.
With a portfolio of over 20,000 MW of wind, solar, and storage projects under development across the United States, Repsol Renewables’ experienced team has a track record of successfully identifying, developing, and building renewable energy projects. Our project successes are built on a foundation of rigorous screening and site selection, collaborative engagement with landowners and host communities, and disciplined execution through development, construction and operations.
