Commissioners question third extension for Great Divide wind farm IRB authorization

Oct 8, 2026

County staff told commissioners Ordinance O26-04 would extend industrial revenue bond authorization for the Great Divide wind farm for three more years; several commissioners flagged that this would be the third extension, discussed DOD permitting complications and asked staff whether the county should cease further extensions if the project does not advance.

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County staff briefed commissioners on Ordinance O26-04, a proposed third extension of industrial revenue bond (IRB) authorization for the Great Divide wind farm. The ordinance would extend the termination timeline by three years to accommodate developer delay and pending federal approvals.

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