BLM approves Elisabeth Solar Project in Yuma County
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PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved the Elisabeth Solar Project on about 1,411 acres of public lands in the Agua Caliente Solar Energy Zone near Dateland in Yuma County.
Elisabeth Solar, LLC, may construct, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission a utility-scale photovoltaic energy and battery storage facility expected to generate up to 270 megawatts and store up to 300 megawatts of power. The project will connect to the Arizona Public Service and California Independent System Operator energy grids through the Hoodoo Wash switchyard.
“Providing reliable, domestically sourced energy for the American public is a top priority,” said Ray Castro, BLM Yuma field manager. “We’re committed to working with Tribal, federal, state, and local governments, communities, stakeholder groups, and industry to move this project forward.”
Additional information, including the final environmental assessment, finding of no significant impact, and decision record are available at the BLM National NEPA Register.
For more information, please contact BLM Project Manager Derek Eysenbach at BLM_AZ_CRD_SOLAR@blm.gov or 602-417-9505.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.