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Board schedules public hearings on two proposed solar projects for October
Summary
Russell County supervisors voted to set public hearings in October for two proposed solar developments, one from Commonwealth Energy Partners and one from New Leaf Energy; the board asked that the two proposals be heard separately on the same day.
The Russell County Board of Supervisors voted to schedule public hearings in October on two proposed solar projects: a commercial project from Commonwealth Energy Partners (CEP) and a separate proposal from New Leaf Energy.
The county attorney reported negotiations are ongoing with both developers and recommended setting formal public hearings to allow public comment and advance consideration. One supervisor asked that the two hearings be handled separately but held on the same day; the board approved that approach.
Board members characterized the CEP proposal as a commercial project and said New Leaf represents a different project type; the county asked staff to include both items on the October agenda and to ensure notices meet public hearing requirements.
No final approvals or contracts were executed at the meeting; the actions set the formal public-hearing process in motion.
