Wind energy provides millions in tax dollars and landowner payments. The first phase of the project began operations in June 2020. The Roundhouse Wind Energy Center is more than wind turbines - it represents a significant capital investment in Wyoming. The application is related to a 150MW wind energy farm being considered for the southeast portion of Stephens County. Currently, NextEra operates 17 wind energy centers and one renewable-charged battery storage system within Oklahoma, and it has three other projects under development. var dropdown = document.getElementById("cat"); The board also gave the superintendent the authority to enter into any agreement to extend the deadline for board action beyond the 150-day review period. Such positions shall be employed by La Casa Wind, LLC or by the contractor it employs to operate and maintain the facility, the letter states. The project causing the consternation is NextEra Energy's High Banks Wind Farm. We didnt become the worlds leading sustainable solutions provider by being one-dimensional. Technological improvements in turbines drives costs down; Creates no greenhouse gases or other air pollutants;