Harvesting the Wind to Power an Economic Boost to Cochise County
Respsol Renewables North America is developing a 175-megawatt (MW) wind project in Cochise County, Arizona, approximately 6 miles northwest of Willcox. Once operational, the project would generate enough electricity to power more than 30,000 Arizona homes annually.
Long-Term Benefits to Cochise County
Approximately 198 jobs during peak construction and 6 long-term jobs during operations with an emphasis on local job creation
Approximately $380 million capital investment, which translates to significant local economic benefits
Approximately $25.8 million in property tax revenues in the first 35 years to fund schools and other critical infrastructure and services within Cochise County
Initial infusion of approximately $375,000 in sales tax revenues on construction materials collected by Cochise County
Increasing business activity among local hotels, motels, restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and more
Enhancing local economic impact by sources Arizona-based equipment, materials, and labor when feasible during development, construction, and operations
Developing long-term partnerships with local organizations, schools, and community members
Over $25 million in estimated state land rent payments to benefit state public schools and universities
Cochise County
Repsol Renewables North America has identified the area within Cochise County (see map to the right) 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.
Desert Vine Wind Project Area
The Desert Vine Wind Project will be located entirely on State-owned land currently managed for cattle grazing and will interconnect onto AEPCO’s network. The area of study shown on the map will be shrink-wrapped around the project design; it is anticipated that project infrastructure will occupy a few hundred acres, or less than 5% of the area shown. Given the minimal footprint associated with wind energy projects, grazing is a compatible land use that may continue throughout project operations.
Repsol Renewables North America is Committed to Siting the Desert Vine Wind Project Responsibly and Safely
Below are the ways in which we will minimize potential environmental impacts of the project.
Wildlife
Work with state and federal agencies and stakeholders to ensure that potential environmental impacts are fully considered, minimized, and mitigated
Visual
Conduct a visual impact assessment to analyze the project’s visibility from various key observation points
Closure
Implement financial securities that will guarantee responsible decommissioning and restoration at the end of the project’s life
Energy Independence
Generate local clean energy that strengthens the grid through resource diversity
About Repsol Renewables
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.
Our Experience
With a portfolio of over 20,000 MW of wind, solar, and storage projects under development across the United States, Repsol Renewables North America’s experienced team has a track record of successfully identifying, developing, building, and operating 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.
