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Shepherds Flat Central

Shepherds Flat Central is a wind energy facility located within a site boundary of approximately 11,769 acres (18.4 square miles). The facility consists of 116 turbines with a maximum generating capacity of 290 megawatts and a maximum blade tip height of 492 feet.

Operating. The facility commenced commercial operation in September 2012.​

Gilliam and Morrow counties, south of Interstate 84 and east of Arlington. PDF Map | Online Map
Applicant/Certificate holder: South Hurlburt Wind, LLC, owned by BEP SF Holdings, LLC
ODOE contact: Duane Kilsdonk
Applicant/Certificate holder contact: Matt Carson
​​​​​​​​​On September 11, 2009, the Energy Facility Siting Council approved a Final Order dividing the Shepherds Flat Wind Farm into three original site certificates for Shepherds Flat Central, Shepherds Flat North, and Shepherds Flat South​.

  • Click here to view a diagram of the Site Certificate history.​

Project Timeline

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Milestone
  
Additional Documents
Display Date
  
Preliminary Application Received
02/01/2007
Complete Application (Large files)

​Application
Supplement​

11/15/2007
07/25/2008
07/25/2008
09/11/2009
09/11/2009
11/04/2009
03/12/2010
03/12/2010
12/09/2011
12/09/2011
08/19/2016
08/19/2016
09/23/2019
10/25/2019
10/25/2019
12/31/2019
01/24/2020
01/24/2020
01/15/2021
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
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​Contact the Facility Siting Team:
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Exhibit Files Reference

  • Exhibit A: Applicant Information 
  • Exhibit B: Project Description
  • Exhibit C: Property Location and Maps
  • Exhibit D: Organizational Information
  • Exhibit E​: Permits Required
  • Exhibit F: Property Ownership 
  • Exhibit G: Materials Analysis
  • Exhibit H: Geology and Soil Stability 
  • Exhibit I: Soils
  • Exhibit J: Wetlands
  • Exhibit K: Land Use
  • Exhibit L: Protected Areas
  • Exhibit M: Financial Analysis
  • Exhibit N​: Non-generating Facility Information
  • Exhibit O: Water Requirements
  • Exhibit P: Fish Wildlife Habitat 
  • Exhibit Q: Threatened and Endangered Plants and Animals
  • Exhibit R: Scenic Aesthetic Values 
  • Exhibit S: Cultural Resources
  • Exhibit T: Recreational Facilities 
  • Exhibit U: Public Services
  • Exhibit V​: Waste Minimization 
  • Exhibit W: Site Restoration
  • Exhibit X: Noise 
  • Exhibit Y: Carbon Dioxide Emissions 
  • Exhibit Z: Cooling Towers  
  • Exhibit AA: EMFs – Electric and Magnetic Fields
  • Exhibit BB: Other Information
  • Exhibit CC: Additional Statutes Rules Ordinances
  • Exhibit DD​: Other Specific Standards