Members of the Cheyenne City Council on Monday approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) document, which seeks state money to offset expected costs associated with construction of a new energy development in Chugwater .

The Chugwater Energy Project, backed by Florida-based NextEra Energy will create an estimated 600 megawatts of energy through the construction of wind turbines and solar panels in and around Chugwater. Developers estimate the project will bring nearly $1 billion to the area and create 450 jobs.

Despite being about 40 minutes from Chugwater by car, Cheyenne predicts it could see a negative financial impact of $464,827 from the project. Its MOU document formally requests those relief funds from the state.

Public Debate

Mayor Patrick Collins began Monday’s discussion

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