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Edgar County Board schedules public hearing on draft solar ordinance as utility-scale projects draw interest
Summary
The Edgar County Board reviewed a draft solar ordinance and discussed several proposed utility-scale solar projects, battery storage, cross-border acreage, and outreach ahead of a scheduled public hearing.
The Edgar County Board reviewed a draft solar ordinance Thursday and said it will hold a public hearing for comment at 8:30 a.m. before the next board meeting to consider public feedback and company input.
Board members and staff discussed multiple proposed utility-scale solar projects near the county, including projects that would cross the Illinois–Indiana border and firms that have identified thousands of acres. A speaker who described conversations with out‑of‑state developers said one firm (Ranger…
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