Landowner Information:

• Name: Silver Creek Cattle Co.

• Entity Type: Corporate Landowner

• Mailing Address: 7856 Ranch Road 142, Lubbock, TX 79423

• Phone: (806) 987-6543

• Email: contact@silvercreekranch.com

Property Details:

• Parcel Size: 1,800 acres

• County: Lubbock County, TX

• State: Texas

• Zoning Classification: Agricultural (AG) – Eligible for Renewable Energy Use

• Land Use: Active cattle grazing and limited crop farming

• Ownership Duration: 40+ years (since 1980)

• Surface & Mineral Rights: Owns both surface and mineral rights

• Recent Sales/Lease History: Previously leased 400 acres for oil drilling in 2005, no active leases

Development Potential:

• Proximity to Transmission Lines: 1.8 miles from a 345 kV high-voltage transmission line

• Proximity to Substation: 3.2 miles from Lubbock Power Substation

• Wind Resource Potential: Class 5 Wind (High Suitability) – Average wind speeds of 8.2 m/s

• Solar Resource Potential: 5.2 kWh/m²/day (Moderate Suitability)

• Pipeline Proximity: No active oil/gas pipelines within 5 miles

• Environmental & Regulatory Concerns: No federal conservation easements, minor wetlands in the southeast section

• Community Sentiment: Local county previously approved a wind project, strong support for renewables

Strategic Opportunity for Development:

✅ Prime Location for Wind Farm – High wind speeds and close grid access make this property ideal.
✅ Large, Contiguous Land Area – Reduces permitting challenges and allows for efficient turbine placement.
✅ No Active Leases – Negotiation flexibility without competing energy interests.
✅ Supportive Local Policies – Previous projects have been well-received, reducing approval risks.