Papermill Wind Energy Project
Description
A proposed 340-megawatt utility-scale wind energy facility featuring up to 85 wind turbines across agricultural and state trust lands.
Impact summary
The wind farm won't move forward right now — the county's plan concerns put the brakes on until the company can address them.
Applicant
- Name
- BluEarth Renewables US
- Address
- Area west of Highway 377 and north of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 9
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Board of Supervisors
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Board of Supervisors Regular — October 27, 2026
The wind project skipped its scheduled final presentation after supervisors raised concerns about siting near national forest land and residential areas and comprehensive-plan conflicts. BluEarth will keep working with staff and would post any revisions publicly before returning.
Board of Supervisors Regular — October 13, 2026
A proposed 340-megawatt utility-scale wind energy facility featuring up to 85 wind turbines, battery storage, and associated electrical infrastructure across agricultural-zoned land.
Related issues (1)
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