Active Solar and Wind Projects
The BLM continually receives proposals for utility-scale wind, solar, and gen-tie line projects on public land, which are in various stages of review or implementation.
Applications for wind energy, and solar energy, and gen-tie projects may be processed and authorized as rights-of-way under Title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, and Title 43, Part 2800, of the Code of Federal Regulations. Wind and solar projects are authorized under right-of-way leases within designated leasing areas and are authorized under right-of-way grants in areas outside of designated leasing areas.
The tables below provide a current list of active renewable energy projects as follows:
- Recent and Upcoming Lease Sales or Notice of Competitive Offers
- Proposed Renewable Energy Projects In Review
- Projects In National Environmental Policy Act Review (NEPA)
- Projects In Preliminary Review
Additional information can be found by clicking on the project name, or by viewing the public MLRS Reports.
List of Acronyms Used on This Page
| BLM | Bureau of Land Management |
| CFR | Code of Federal Regulations |
| DNA | Determination of NEPA Adequacy |
| DR | Decision Record |
| EA | Environmental Assessment |
| EIS | Environmental Impact Statement |
| Gen-Tie | Generation Interconnect |
| MW | Megawatt |
| NOA | Notice of Availability |
| NOCO | Notice of Competitive Offer |
| NOI | Notice of Intent |
| POD | Plan of Development |
| ROD | Record of Decision |
| SEZ | Solar Energy Zone |
| USFS | United States Forest Service |
Renewable Energy Projects Approved (as of December 2024)
These tables represent recently approved projects on BLM-managed lands.
- Solar Projects Approved (13)
State Project Name Potential Output (MW) BLM Acres Status AZ Jove Solar 265 3,495 ROD Executed 1/6/25 CA Arica Solar 265 1,355 EA Released 8/6/21
EA Completed 12/20/21
DR Executed 12/20/21CA Crimson Solar 350 2,600 NOI Publication 3/9/18
NOA Draft EIS 11/1/19
NOA Final EIS 2/24/21
ROD Executed 5/3/21CA Easley Solar 390 2,745 DR Executed 12/6/24 CA Oberon Solar 500 2,700 EA Released 8/13/21
EA Completed 1/13/22
DR Executed 1/13/22CA Victory Pass Solar 200 1,310 EA Released 8/6/21
EA Completed 12/20/21
DR Executed 12/20/21NM Ancient Trails 1 9 EA Released 8/8/22
EA Completed 9/16/22
DR Executed 9/16/22NM City of Santa Fe 0.5 0.7 EA Completed 7/31/23
DR Executed 7/31/23NV 150 2,000 EA Released 1/19/24
EA Completed 4/19/24
DR Executed 4/19/24NV Libra Solar 700 5,141 NOI Publication 4/24/23
NOA Draft EIS 1/19/24
NOA Final EIS 7/26/24
ROD Executed 9/16/24NV Luning II Solar 70 400 EA Released 9/23/21
EA Completed 12/17/21
DR Executed 12/17/21NV Rough Hat Solar-Clark 400 2,469 NOA Draft EIS Published 1/12/24
NOA Final EIS Published 11/1/24
DR Executed 1/16/25NV Townsite Solar 2 19 80 EA Released 8/3/23
EA Completed 9/26/23
DR Executed 9/26/23Total 3,645.5 24,305 - Wind Energy Projects Approved (2)
State Project Name Potential Output (MW) BLM Acres Status ID Lava Ridge 1,000 38,535 DR Executed 12/5/24 WY Two Rivers Wind 280 4,507 DR Executed 12/18/24 Total 1,280 43,042 - Gen-Tie Projects Approved (19)
State Project Name Potential Output (MW) BLM Acres Status AZ HV Sunrise 150 34 EA Released 3/14/22
DR Executed 5/18/22CA Bellefield 1,500 4 CX Pending
DR Executed 8/10/22ID Moon Crater 301 5.5 DR Executed 6/13/23 NV Big Horn Solar I 300 162 NOI Publication 5/8/20
NOA Draft EIS 3/12/21
NOA Final EIS 6/3/21
ROD Executed 7/14/21NV Big Horn Solar II 100 156 NOI Publication 5/8/20
NOA Draft EIS 3/12/21
NOA Final EIS 6/3/21
ROD Executed 7/14/21NV Grass Valley Solar 340 15 DNA Completed 10/20/21
DR Executed 10/20/21NV Hot Pot Solar 350 1 EA Completed 4/16/21
DR Executed 4/16/21NV Iron Point II Solar 250 4 EA Completed 4/16/21
DR Executed 4/16/21NV Tamarack Solar 60 5 DNA Complete 6/9/22
DR Executed 6/9/22NM Arroyo Solar 300 15 EA Completed 12/11/20
DR Executed 12/11/20NM La Mesa Solar Interconnect 20 14 DR Executed 12/21/22 NM San Juan Solar 600 135 EA Pending
DR Executed 1/5/22NM Sunbelt Solar 100 6 CX Pending
DR Executed 6/10/22UT Hornshadow Solar 250 13 EA Released 9/29/21
EA Completed 12/7/21
DR Executed 12/7/21UT RC Solar 80 16 DNA Released 10/26/22
DNA Completed 12/2/22
DR Executed 12/2/22UT Quicksilver Cedar 300 25 EA Released 5/28/21
EA Completed 8/16/21
DR Executed 8/16/21UT Zion Solar NextEra 80 27 DNA Completed 3/22/21
DR Executed 3/22/21WY Rock Creek 590 85 DR Executed 3/15/23 WY Uinta Wind Gen-Tie and Road 0 56 DR Executed 1/13/25 TOTAL 5,671 778.5
Recent and Upcoming Lease Sales or Notice of Competitive Offers (as of January 17, 2025)
The BLM offers lands for solar development through notice of competitive offers. Leases not awarded may become available noncompetitively. This table represents recent and upcoming competitive offers.
| State | Date of Sale/Offer* | Project Name | Renewable Energy Type | Acres Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ-BLM | Lease Issued 2022 | Elisabeth Solar I | Solar | 1,411 |
| AZ-BLM | Lease Issued 2022 | Heliogen SR2 | Solar | 3,347 |
| CO-BLM | Lease Issued 2023 | Pine Gate - De Tilla Gulch (SEZ) | Solar | 1,064 |
| NV-BLM | Lease Issued 2023 | NV Energy Parcel A - Amargosa SEZ | Solar | 3,775 |
| NV-BLM | Lease Issued 2023 | NV Energy Parcel B – Amargosa SEZ | Solar | TBD |
| UT-BLM | Lease Issued 2022 | Minersville Solar Energy Parcel A | Solar | 310 |
| UT-BLM | Lease Issued 2022 | Minersville Solar Energy Parcel B | Solar | 2,708 |
| UT-BLM | Lease Issued 2022 | Minersville Solar Energy Parcel C | Solar | 1,818 |
*Dates are subject to change. Please check the project website for updates.
Proposed Renewable Energy Projects In Review (as of January 17, 2025)
Projects must undergo environmental review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Totals by Energy Type
| Energy Type | Number of Projects | Potential Output (MW) | BLM Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar | 35 | 20,827 | 181,628 |
| Wind | 3 | 2,821 | 341,976 |
| Gen-Tie | 10 | 1,787 | 278.5 |
| Total | 48 | 25,435 | 523,882.5 |
Projects In National Environmental Policy Act Review
Once the BLM completes preliminary review activities, projects may continue to the NEPA review process. The following table represents proposed energy projects in NEPA review and anticipated to receive an agency decision.
- Projects In National Environmental Policy Act Review
State Project Name Energy Type Potential Output (MW) BLM Acres Status AZ Elisabeth Solar I Solar 270 300 Draft EA Released 7/25/24 AZ Ranegras Plains Solar 700 4,763 NOI Published 11/09/23 CA Easley Solar 390 2,745 Final EA Released 8/21/24 NV Bonanza Solar 300 131 NOI Published 6/5/23
NOA Draft EIS Published 9/6/24NV Copper Rays Solar 700 4,414 NOI Published 11/14/22
NOA Draft EIS Published 9/20/24NV Dodge Flat II Solar 200 1,500 NOI Published 1/19/24
Public Scoping 10/4/24NV Esmeralda Solar Complex (E7) Solar 6,200 62,000 NOI Published 11/13/23
NOA Draft EIS Published 7/26/24NV Purple Sage (FKA Golden Currant) Solar 400 4,456 NOI Published 4/25/23
NOA Draft EIS Published 11/15/24WY Lucky Star Gen-Tie 0 0 Drafting EA
Projects In Preliminary Review
Before entering formal environmental review under NEPA, proposals for energy projects undergo agency preliminary review. This includes but is not limited to adjudication for completeness and conformance with regulatory requirements, processing prioritization, and development of a cost recovery agreement with applicants.
Proposals for additional applications the BLM is currently processing can be found by viewing the public MLRS Reports.
- Projects in Preliminary Review
State Project Name Energy Type Potential Output (MW) BLM Acres Status AZ Caballero Solar Solar 200 1,278 Project Planning AZ Calypte Solar Solar 685 6,340 Variance Process AZ Eagle Eye Solar Solar 400 4,830 Project Planning AZ Heliogen SR2 Solar 165 3,347 POD Review AZ Leo Solar Solar 450 5,565 Project Planning AZ Mariposa Solar Solar 410 2,350 POD Review AZ Pinyon Solar Solar 300 1,7,30 Project Planning AZ Rainbow Valley Gen-Tie 300 121 Project Planning AZ Socorro Solar Solar 350 3,032 Project Planning AZ Southwest Crossroads Solar Solar 250 2,298 Variance Concurrence AZ Yellow Cups Solar 500 5,173 Variance Process CA Lycan Solar Solar 600 5,590 Project Planning CA Perkins (Previously East Mesa) Solar 1,150 5,821 Project Planning CA Redonda Solar 250 3,481 Project Planning CA Soda Mountain Solar Solar 358 1,767 Project Planning CA Sunbaked Solar Solar 400 2,882 Project Planning CA Vega 2-3-5 Solar Gen-Tie 350 7 Project Planning CA Verano Solar Solar 1,200 8,915 Project Planning CA Yeagar Solar Solar 400 1,878 Project Planning ID Bennett Solar Solar 480 4,076 Project Planning ID Salmon Falls Wind Wind 900 90,000 Project Planning NM Ancient Trails Solar Project Solar 1 8.93 Project Planning NM Black Mountain Gen-Tie Gen-Tie 100 15 Project Planning NM Cowboy Solar Solar 200 2,600 POD Review NM Shiprock Solar Solar 360 2,000 Project Planning NV Esmeralda North Solar 1,000 7,402 Variance Process NV Mason Valley Solar 400 2,900 Project Planning NV Mosey Solar Solar 500 5,281 Project Planning NV Pantheon Solar Solar 400 2,682 Variance Process NV Rooster's Comb Solar Solar 400 2,565 Project Planning NV Samantha Solar Solar 600 2,891 Variance Process OR Expedition Solar 700 0 Project Planning UT Minersville Solar 600 4,836 Project Planning UT Neptune Solar Solar 199 1,680 Project Planning UT Quicksilver Solar Gen-Tie Gen-Tie 300 36.4 Project Planning UT RC Solar Gen-Tie Gen-Tie 80 15.8 Project Planning UT Star Range Solar 600 4,288 Project Planning UT Zion Solar - Three Peaks Gen-Tie Gen-Tie 80 27.3 Project Planning WY Jackalope Wind 600 100 Application / Initial POD Review WY Maestro Wind 1,321 85,876 Project Planning