# September 23, 2026, Weld County Land Use Hearing

The Weld County Board of Commissioners held a land use hearing on September 23, 2026, to consider docket number 2026-47, a major public utility facility permit (1041) for the Chalk Bluffs Energy Project. This project involves a 380 MW wind energy facility, two solar energy facilities totaling 425 MW, substations, and transmission lines across approximately 25,000 acres in Weld County near the Wyoming border. The hearing included detailed presentations by county staff and the applicant, extensive community engagement efforts, and numerous public comments both in support and opposition. Key procurement-related topics included the project's estimated $1.6 billion cost, economic benefits such as job creation and tax revenue, road maintenance agreements, decommissioning plans with financial assurance, and mitigation measures for environmental and community impacts. The applicant committed to conditions including a communications plan for neighbors, adherence to county codes on weed control and glare, and ongoing coordination with agencies like Colorado Parks and Wildlife and US Fish and Wildlife Service. After thorough deliberation, the Board voted to approve the project with conditions, with one commissioner dissenting based on concerns about comprehensive plan compliance and environmental impacts. The meeting also briefly addressed docket 2026-58, which was continued to a later date.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [September 23, 2026, Weld County Land Use Hearing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3UT3ypyPX0) - Weld County Government