WIND POWER IN WYOMING
Settler wind project
AES’ Settler project is a planned wind generation facility in Converse County, Wyoming. The project will be located on privately owned lands located 20 miles southeast of Casper, Wyoming and will incorporate the most advanced wind generation technology. The 150-megawatt (MW) project will diversify the state’s energy resources while delivering reliable and affordable renewable energy to customers in Wyoming.

Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Settler wind project is a planned facility in Wyoming. 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.
Project details
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Project will be located on 13,000 acres of privately-owned agricultural land
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The project will connect to the power grid at Pacificorp’s Amasa Substation
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AES is the developer, long-term owner and operator
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At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time

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
Project updates

Sustainability Resources
Community impact
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.
AES is growing in Wyoming and we’re looking to partner with communities to ensure this project delivers broadly shared benefits to the local communities. We’re always on the hunt for local partners, so if you know of community initiatives needing support, please reach out to us!
Environmental and technical studies
We are conducting a series of studies that ensure our projects are responsibly designed and built.
• Socioeconomic study
• Terrestrial biological studies
• Visual and acoustic analysis
• Avian use surveys
• Raptor nest surveys
• Sage grouse surveys
• Bat habitat assessment
• Sensitive species surveys
• Cultural resource surveys
• Wetland surveys
Contact us
We appreciate your interest in AES’ Seguro Settler Wind Project. Please contact us using the form below.