Cedarvale Wind Project
Developing the Clean Energy Potential of the Southwest
At the Forefront of the Clean Energy Transition
Agua Fria Energy develops utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects in the desert southwest. Through visionary leadership, deep industry expertise and strategic partnerships, Agua Fria sits at the forefront of the clean energy transition understanding the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels while doing so with utmost standards of excellence, environmental stewardship, and community partnership.
Introducing Agua Fria Energy…
We Know the Southwest
Agua Fria has deep roots in the desert southwest and in particular in New Mexico and Arizona. Several of our team members come from multi-generational ranching families in the region with long-standing relationships in the local communities.
This team is uniquely qualified to harness the abundant resources particularly in the dynamic landscapes of New Mexico and Arizona, with a strategic focus on the region’s environmental characteristics and clean energy potential. By embracing the natural assets and geographical advantages of the southwest, Agua Fria Energy not only drives economic growth and job creation but also fosters a cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure for communities throughout New Mexico, Arizona and beyond.
Harvesting the Resources of the Desert Southwest with Solar and Wind
Development Strengths
Visionary Leadership and Deep Industry Expertise
Project Assessment
Agua Fria carefully evaluates prospective sites for wind and solar development by evaluating resource potential, proximity to transmission, interconnection capacity, community support, and constructability. Our in-house technical team along with strategic partners prepare preliminary designs to make informed decisions on technology selection and system configuration to meet the criteria identified above. As a result, we make efficient use of our development resources by de-risking our projects and focusing on the most promising project opportunities.
Landowner Relations
With a Real Property team comprised of individuals with multi-generational roots in the project communities, landowner relations are paramount to our development success and an area of competitive advantage. We take pride in the respect we show for the land and the people who own it, and tailor each land agreement to the specific needs of each landowner and property.
Power Marketing
Agua Fria has a deep understanding of the power markets in the desert southwest and is closely monitoring the evolving landscape of load growth, electrification, corporate and industrial customers, and western regionalization. Our Power Marketing team has strong relationships with the regional offtakers and experience proposing and negotiating offtake agreements to meet their ever-changing needs.
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental stewardship is our greatest responsibility. Our Environmental Permitting team conducts a comprehensive review of the local environment of our project footprints to minimize the possible impacts from the development of renewable energy facilities. This work includes field surveys performed by qualified specialists to understand the presence of wildlife, special status and protected plants, water features, archaeological sites, and other important resources. Our team carefully assesses these environmental factors, ensuring that our projects adhere to the highest standards of sustainability and conservation.
Government and Community Relations
Our Government and Community Relations team has vast experience in government and public affairs advocacy at federal, state, and local levels. Our team develops strategies and implements plans to achieve support and approvals from governmental entities as well as the public at large. We coordinate partnerships and develop team advocacy efforts in order to accomplish desired company, project, and stakeholder results. Our efforts have resulted in substantially high levels of government support and we have an extremely diverse list of stakeholders supporting our projects.