Wind energy in Texas
Buffalo Gap Repower
AES’ Buffalo Gap repower project is a planned redevelopment of an existing AES-owned wind generation facility in Taylor and Nolan counties in Texas. The project will supply affordable, reliable energy to meet Texas’ growing electricity demand while also providing economic benefits for local communities.
AES has been operating in Texas for nearly 20 years. We’re now repowering the Buffalo Gap project by replacing 282 older turbines with just 117 newer and more efficient, advanced models equipped with modern safety features — cutting the number of turbines by nearly 60% while maintaining the same amount of maximum energy generation capacity to the Texas grid.
526.5 MW wind generation
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 135,000 Texas homes annually
Located in Taylor and Nolan counties, Texas
Our clean energy commitment
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value to local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
Economic and environmental benefits
The project is expected to generate substantial economic and environmental benefits for local communities and the region.
Nearly $36.6 million
Expected to be generated in tax revenue for Taylor and Nolan Counties, Blackwell and Merkel ISDs, and the Nolan County Hospital District over the 30-year life of project
300 jobs
Expected to be created during peak construction, and 17 long-term operations jobs
Project details
- Sited on approximately 23,000 acres of privately owned land
- AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to grazing land or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time
Expected project timeline
How clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
Job creation during construction and operation
Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
Local economic stimulus during construction
Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
Partnering with communities for the future of clean energy
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we Our people work closely with all local stakeholders tooperate. ensure the benefits of our energy projects are realized while respecting the values of landowners and local communities.
Supporting local firefighters’
AES’ Safer Tomorrow Fund is an invite-only opportunity for volunteer fire departments in Nolan and Taylor counties to enhance community safety, with up to $280,000 available for distribution. AES distributed these funds to seven local volunteer fire departments to fund new equipment, training and other resources that enhance firefighter and community safety.
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Safety and sustainability best practices
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle to build a more resilient future.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed, including but not limited to:
- Critical Issues Analysis
- Cultural Resources Review
- Protected Species Assessment
- Geotechnical Report
- Hydrology Study
- Aquatic Resources & Wetland Delineation
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
In addition to these studies, we have conducted and continue to conduct agency consultation and coordination with various entities, including but not limited to:
- Federal
- USFWS Endangered Species Act Coordination
- FAA Determination of No Hazard
- DoD Mitigation Agreement
- State
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Threatened and Endangered Species Coordination
- Texas Environmental Quality Commission Coordination
- Texas Department of Transportation Coordination
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