SOLAR POWER IN COLORADO
Yampa Valley solar + storage project
AES’ Yampa valley solar + storage project is a planned solar and battery energy storage facility to be located about 4 miles southwest of Craig in Moffat County, Colorado. This project will feature the most advanced solar and battery energy storage technologies available and will directly support Colorado’s goal of transitioning to 100% clean electricity generation by 2040.
199 MW solar + 100 MW planned battery energy storage capacity
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 60,000 homes annually
Located in Moffat County, Colorado
Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Yampa solar + storage project is a planned facility in Colorado. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
$15 million
expected new tax revenue over the life of the project, making AES one of the top taxpayers in Moffat County. Local schools will receive nearly 40% of the tax revenue
300 jobs
expected to be created during peak construction
Clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term tax revenue to local communities and school districts
Job creation during construction and operation
Local economic stimulus during construction
Affordable, reliable, locally produced energy
Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
Expected project timeline
2022 – 2027
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2027 - 2029
In Development
Construction
2029
Operational
Operations
Project updates
Sustainability Resources
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, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed.
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
- Wetland Desktop Evaluation
- Wetland Delineation
- Threatened & Endangered Species Desktop Assessment
- Threatened & Endangered Species Habitat Assessment
- Cultural Phase 1A Study
- Topography Survey
- Hydrology Study
Local partnerships
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
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