Black Ridge Renewable Power
The Black Ridge project (project) is a proposed 800 megawatt (MW) renewable energy development near St. Johns in Apache County, Arizona. The project will include wind turbines and solar generators located on private and state land.
The project is an investment in the future of Apache County, creating new opportunities while continuing the community’s legacy of both ranching and hosting energy plants. Black Ridge will interconnect to the transmission system at the Springerville substation, utilizing existing electrical infrastructure.
Supporting the Local Economy
Black Ridge will make significant contributions to the local economy in the form of employment, tax revenues, and lease payments to private and public landowners, including to the Arizona State Lands Trust.
Jobs and Opportunities
New Revenue For County Services
Partnering with Local Landowners
Project Fact Sheet
Click on our Fact Sheet to learn more about the Black Ridge Renewable Project
Project Location
Click on the site plan to learn more about the proposed site plan for Black Ridge.
Partnering with Landowners
The Triple Oak Power team has decades of experience working with ranchers, farmers, and communities to develop renewable energy projects, including in Arizona.
Hear directly from Navajo County rancher Bill Elkins about his experience hosting sustainable energy infrastructure at Rocking Chair Ranch. Elkins was interviewed by Triple Oak Power CEO Jesse Gronner about the lasting benefits for the ranch and investment into Navajo County.
“It pours revenue into the county, equivalent of two super Walmarts,” Elkins said. “The whole experience has been good.”
Public Meetings
St. Johns BUB
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6:00-8:30pm
825 4th North
St Johns, AZ 85936
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:00-8:30pm
6 County Rd 5101
Concho, AZ 85924
Vernon Elementary School
Thursday, January 29, 2026
6:00-8:30pm
90 County Rd 3139
Vernon, AZ 85940
Project Permitting
More information about the County’s permitting process for Utility Renewable Energy Systems can be found on their website.
Project Facts
Project Timeline
- Black Ridge team begins working with local landowners, county and community leaders, and state government on the project’s early stages. The team begins measuring wind and solar resources to determine project viability.
- The Black Ridge team began bird and eagle surveys as well as other environmental studies, which have indicated the site is appropriate for renewable energy.
- The team hired second-generation St. Johns resident Malena Hannah to support the project as community liaison.
2025-2026
- Opened Office in St. Johns in partnership with St. Johns Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Finalize landowner partner leases
- Finalize transmission interconnection studies
- Complete environmental studies
- Perform engineering studies
- Acquire necessary permits & approvals
2027
- Construction
2029 and beyond
- Commercial operations
About The Company
Triple Oak Power’s mission is to develop sustainable energy plants. With decades of energy development and power market experience across our team, we deliver domestic clean power solutions to meet growing energy demand.
As a U.S. energy company, our projects strengthen local economies, preserve agricultural traditions and support a clean environment. We build value for communities, landowners, investors and customers through responsibly developed clean power projects.
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