An energy storage solution for the Southwest.
An economic opportunity for Navajo.
The Navajo Generating Station (NGS) and the Kayenta Mine, which supplied coal exclusively to the NGS, ceased operations in 2019. The coal-fired power plant offered good paying jobs and provided between $30 million to $50 million in annual revenue for the Navajo Nation.
With the Navajo Generating Station closed, we need cost-effective, reliable solutions to store and generate energy for long periods of time.
Pumped storage facilities are large infrastructure projects, which create thousands of family-wage jobs during the construction phase. These projects take 4-5 years to design and build, offering apprenticeship opportunities for our youth and people seeking employment.
Economic Benefits
Creates thousands of family-wage construction jobs
Creates dozens of permanent jobs
Offers job training and apprenticeships
Contributes millions of dollars in local tax revenue to tribal governments
Helps ensure stable, affordable energy prices*
* Source: Electric Power Research Institute
Improving Grid Reliability
Energy storage is essential for ensuring the electric grid remains both affordable and reliable, supporting consistent power delivery during fluctuations in supply or demand.
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