Valley Range Energy Park
Responsibly Delivering Significant Investment and Long-Term Benefits To Montezuma County.
About Valley Range Energy Park
Valley Range Energy Park is a 125MW Solar Energy Generation Facility collocated with a 62.5MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) being developed and planned in the unincorporated area Montezuma County outside the City of Cortez. Valley Range Energy Park is a resilient, clean and cost-effective solution to an increasing demand for reliable domestic energy. Valley Range Energy Park has the potential to deliver significant investment in Montezuma County and provide long-term benefits, including new local jobs, increased tax revenue to support essential services, community benefits, and enhanced energy reliability, creating a lasting positive impact for future generations.
Current Project Phase
Construction is anticipated to begin as early as 2027, with a commercial operations date planned for December 2028. Valley Range Energy Park is currently moving through the permitting and compliance phase with various stakeholders including in Montezuma County. During this time period, the project team is completing comprehensive onsite diligence, discussing project details with the community and government officials and applying for all necessary entitlements. Valley Range Energy Park is committed to keeping the community updated as the project advances.
FAQs
Valley Range Energy Park is a proposed 125MW Solar Energy Generation Facility collocated with a 62.5MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sited in the unincorporated area Montezuma County outside the City of Cortez. The Project will generate cost-effective solar electricity and store low-cost grid energy to be used when prices are otherwise high, helping to reduce costs for families and businesses.
Valley Range Energy Park is a resilient, clean and cost-effective solution to an increasing demand for reliable domestic energy. The Project will assist in building on a strong track record of serving customers safely, reliably, and affordably. In addition, the Project directly supports Colorado’s goal to supply 100% of electricity sales with zero-carbon resources.
Valley Range Energy Park is strategically located on the grid to minimize resulting transmission upgrades, optimize energy delivery, reduce congestion related price spikes, and deliver cost savings to families and businesses. The site selected for the project was based on a comprehensive review including environmental issues, design constraints, proximity to existing infrastructure and potential community impacts.
Valley Range Energy Park will provide multiple benefits to the local community including economic benefits, community programs, energy benefits and environmental benefits. Please visit our Benefits page to find out more.
Yes. Safety is fundamental to all parts of our electrical grid, including solar energy and battery energy storage, and because the project will be connected to the electrical grid, it will be subject to significant oversight and strict safety regulations that are frequently updated. The project will be monitored 24/7 by trained personnel prepared to maintain safety and respond to emergency events in coordination with local emergency responders as necessary. In addition, the project will use advanced emergency mitigation and suppression systems where each component has its place and functions to provide layered protection. As a result of these mitigation measures, safety incidents involving solar energy and battery energy storage systems are extremely rare.
To find more answers to common questions about energy storage, the Birdseye Energy Storage Project, and its impact on the environment and community of Adams County, visit our Resources page.
Responsible Development
Valley Range Energy Park prioritizes sustainable development through robust community engagement that addresses cultural, environmental, and social concerns, providing avenues for meaningful involvement in project planning and execution. This includes respecting ancestral lands and working in partnership with local organizations to ensure the project aligns with their priorities.
Community Focused
Valley Range Energy Park is committed to being a good neighbor through local engagement, transparent conversations, and giving back. The project directly supports the deployment of reliable, clean and affordable domestic energy while also generating growth and economic benefits for the local community. Feedback from the community shapes the project at every phase. Valley Range Energy Park looks forward to helping to create a more vibrant Montezuma County!
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Project Benefits
Valley Range Energy Park will provide multiple benefits to the local community including economic benefits, community programs, energy benefits and environmental benefits. Please visit our Benefits page to find out more.
About the Developer
Valley Range Energy Park is being developed by Accelergen Energy, a privately held developer of utility-scale battery energy storage systems and hybrid solar storage systems.
We invite you to learn more about Accelergen Energy by downloading the company overview or by visiting the company website.
