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State renewable‑energy outreach meets commissioners; discussion focuses on local sentiment and siting
Summary
A representative of the Ohio Land and Liberty Coalition briefed Warren County commissioners on a statewide "88 County Tour" to gather local views on utility‑scale renewable energy; commissioners discussed prior local solar approvals, zoning controls and the role of local economics and politics in siting decisions.
Nick Bundren of the Ohio Land and Liberty Coalition met with Warren County commissioners March 8 as part of an outreach tour to gather county perspectives on utility‑scale renewable energy.
Bundren said his nonprofit—described as a conservative group building support for renewable energy—aims to visit every county to ask the same questions about local understanding and sentiment toward renewable projects. "We're a nonprofit consisting of conservatives that work to build support for renewable energy across the state of Ohio," Bundren said.
Commissioners said Warren County has seen some large solar projects and discussed typical constituent concerns—visual screening, setbacks from neighboring properties and site selection. "We approved solar panel arrays in various parts of the county. We have zoning relating to how they are to be set up," one commissioner said, noting the county had not experienced major public outrage but has had concerns about screening and siting.
The group discussed where large projects might be more welcome—rural communities seeking economic development versus denser, higher‑income areas that may resist siting. Commissioners also discussed the broader energy mix, grid reliability and potential roles for small modular nuclear technology as a long‑term complement to renewables.
No formal county action resulted from the meeting; Bundren left contact information and said the tour will compile responses for statewide outreach.
