The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide federal funding to the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes for the design, development, and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
October 20, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide federal funding to the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes for the design, development, and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
Project activities would take place at the Sugar Creek Casino and the Sugar Creek Inn and Suites, both located in Hinton, Oklahoma. Carports would be constructed in the existing parking areas at both locations. Approximately 42 carport footings in total would be installed at a minimum depth of ten feet with an approximate diameter of two feet. PV arrays would be installed on top of the carports in both locations, and trenching would be required for electrical wiring and conduit to connect to the respective buildings. The PV array at the Casino would total approximately 1 megawatt in production capacity, while the array at the hotel would total approximately 200 kilowatts.