a map showing the state of colorado and highlighting kit carson and cheyenne counties where the crossing trails wind farm is located.

Installed capacity of up to 400 MWs

Project overview

Crossing Trails Wind II is a proposed second phase wind energy project in southern Kit Carson County, Colorado. The project will generate reliable, affordable energy alongside EDP Renewables’ Crossing Trails Wind, a 104-megawatt operational wind farm serving Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. Located south of Interstate 70, Crossing Trails Wind II will extend from west of Seibert to east of Stratton. Highway 59 runs through the western portion of the site, which is situated southwest of Burlington.

Economic benefits

Crossing Trails Wind II yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Crossing Trails Wind II is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.

$560 million

Capital investment

$14+ million

Revenue for public services

$103.9 million

Revenue for landowners

Millions of dollars

Local spending

Job creation

350-400 construction jobs and 9 permanent jobs created

Renewable energy technology

Energy security

Crossing Trails II will help strengthens energy security for the state of Colorado and the U.S., helping diversify domestic supply.

Wind energy and land use

Wind turbines have a limited footprint, leaving 98% of the project’s leased land available for farming, or wildlife habitat.

Wind energy and American manufacturing

450+ American factories produce parts and materials for the U.S. wind industry, which employs 130,000+ Americans.

711 million gallons of water saved each year

Crossing Trails II will save more than 184 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog and acid rain.

Downloads

CO Crossing Trails II Fact Sheet

PDF . 1.10 MB

Colorado State Fact Sheet

PDF . 1.17 MB

About EDPR NA

PDF . 2.39 MB

Contact us

Crossing Trails Wind
Operations & Maintenance Office

902 County Road 16
Seibert, CO 80834
CrossingTrailsWindFarm@edpr.com

Crossing Trails Wind II