Post on 01-Sep-2021
Campo’s Renewable Energy
• One of 12 Kumeyaay tribes
• Over 350 tribal members • Approximately 64 miles
from the City of San Diego in Eastern San Diego County, California
• Located on the U.S.-
Mexico border
50 MW Wind Project completed in 2005, online in 2006
Electricity production of over 175 thousand megawatt hours in 2010
Largest utility-scale wind farm operating in Indian Country
Increased opportunity created with state and federal incentives for renewable energy projects
Transmission availability
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August 2009 – Begin installation of met towers
December 2009 – Tribal Economic Development Bond
October 2010 – DOE grant funds confirmed
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Phase I
Up to 250 MW
Wind and Solar
Phase II
40 MW
Wind and Solar
Draft EIS Nov. 5, 2012 Final EIS March 2012
Alt I = 250 MW Alt 2 = 200 MW Alt 3 = 160 MW
Remaining capacity
Most likely scenario
160 MW Phase I wind only
40 MW Phase II
wind and solar
Application for START grant approved 2012
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