Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and Wind Harvest International Sign Letter of Intent to Bring Innovative Vertical Axis Wind Turbines to Lucky Star Casino
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes today announced the signing of a
Letter of Intent (LOI) with Wind Harvest International to install the first phase of Wind Harvest
vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) at the Lucky Star Casino in Concho, Oklahoma. The LOI
was signed by Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Governor Reggie Wassana and Wind Harvest
CEO Kevin Wolf at the Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2026) in Las Vegas, Nevada on
March 23, 2025.
The agreement represents a significant milestone in the Tribes' commitment to clean energy,
economic self-determination, and sustainable development for their communities. Wind Harvest
VAWTs will be sited adjacent to the Lucky Star Casino, one of the Tribes' premier economic
engines, providing renewable energy to offset operating costs and reduce the facility's carbon
footprint.
“This agreement reflects our Tribes’ vision for a future rooted in both economic strength and
environmental stewardship,” said Governor Reggie Wassana. “By partnering with Wind Harvest,
we are taking a meaningful step toward energy independence for our people. The Lucky Star
Casino is the heart of our economic activity, and powering it with clean, innovative technology is
a proud achievement for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.”
Wind Harvesters© vertical axis wind turbines are engineered to operate effectively in a wide
range of wind conditions, including the excellent but turbulent wind speeds close to the ground
common in Oklahoma and across much of the Great Plains. Unlike traditional horizontal axis
wind turbines, VAWTs are quieter, have a lower visual profile, and can be installed closer to
buildings and infrastructure — making them better suited for casino and commercial
deployment.
“We are honored to partner with Governor Wassana and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes on
this important project,” said Kevin Wolf, Wind Harvest CEO. “Many reservations were gifted with
excellent wind resources, but many tribes want turbines that are less intrusive and more wildlife
friendly than are currently available for industrial-scale projects. We are thrilled that our Wind
Harvester VAWTs can help tribes achieve energy independence with assets that last for
generations.”
The signing took place at the Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2026), the nation’s largest
gathering focused on economic development in Indian Country, underscoring the growing
momentum behind Tribal clean energy initiatives. The LOI is the first step in developing a fully
operational project that can help fulfill electricity demand in the immediate vicinity and attract
large energy off-takers in the future.
About the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are a federally recognized sovereign nation headquartered in Concho, Oklahoma. With a combined enrollment of thousands of citizens, the Tribes operate multiple enterprises including the Lucky Star Casinos, and are committed to fostering economic growth, preserving cultural heritage, and improving the quality of life for their members.
Contact: Jake Weatherman, Blog Supervisor – jweatherman@windharvest.com
Wind Harvest International, Inc. is a California-based renewable energy technology company, founded in 2006. The company makes, sells, and develops projects for its Wind Harvester brand of H-type turbines, the only known product designed to harvest the highly energetic, turbulent wind that blows 15-80 feet above the ground.





