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Chugwater Energy Project

Chugwater Energy Project is an energy project that's powering new possibilities for Platte County - delivering lasting tax revenue and creating good-paying jobs.
Chugwater Energy Project

About the Project

Chugwater Energy Project is is an innovative wind, solar and battery storage project proposed for Platte County, Wyoming. Chugwater Wind will have a planned capacity of up to 300 megawatts of American-made wind energy. Chugwater Energy Center will have a capacity of up to 150 megawatts of solar energy, combined with 150 megawatts of battery energy storage. This project represents a significant investment in Wyoming’s future—creating good-paying jobs and generating millions of dollars in new revenue for the community, pending all necessary permits and approvals.

Chugwater Wind and Chugwater Energy Project are subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, America’s largest builder of energy infrastructure. NextEra Energy Resources leverages all forms of energy across renewables, battery energy storage systems, natural gas, nuclear and other critical energy infrastructure. The company is advancing America’s energy future with the largest and most diverse portfolio of power generation and infrastructure solutions.

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Economic Benefits

*Estimated over first 30 years of the project. All figures are estimated and subject to change.

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$978 Million

Project Investment*

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$180 Million

in Tax Revenue*

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450

Construction Jobs

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Benefits of Our Energy Investments

NextEra Energy Resources has been investing in Wyoming since 2020. Our subsidiaries own and operate six wind energy centers across the state. We also have three wind, four solar and four battery energy storage projects in development. See how energy fuels long-term economic growth and enhances quality of life in your community. See how energy fuels long-term economic growth and enhances quality of life in your community.  

Local Commitment

We're committed to building strong relationships and supporting the communities our projects call home.

At every stage of developing an energy center, from siting to construction to operations, we strive to: 

| Establish a cooperative relationship with the community.
| Listen to our neighbors.
| Share information.
| Ensure that our proposal fits the interests and priorities of the community.

 Learn how the Chugwater Energy Project project can support your community long-term.  

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Tax Revenue 

The project will generate millions of dollars in additional tax revenue over its lifespan for the county and state.  

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Energy Independence

Generating American energy in the United States helps reduce our reliance on energy from foreign countries and drives economic growth in America.

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Privately Funded

Chugwater Energy Project will be privately funded, representing our investment in Wyoming. 

Powering America

 Chugwater Energy Project is helping power America’s future —harnessing American energy to drive economic growth, create jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. This project, right here in Wyoming, helps strengthen our nation's energy independence.  

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