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McLean County Board approves solar farm and battery storage permit with added fire-safety stipulations
Summary
The Board approved a special-use permit for a commercial solar facility and battery energy storage system near 2105 W. Oakland Ave., adding stipulations requiring local fire-district signoff and documentation to county staff to address public-safety concerns.
The McLean County Board on Dec. 9 approved a special-use permit for a commercial solar energy generating facility and an on-site battery energy storage system (BESS) near 2105 West Oakland Avenue in Bloomington, adding stipulations aimed at addressing fire-safety concerns.
Member Leah Klein, who brought the application (SU2510, filed by SVCSG Bloomington LLC / Sunvest), said the project’s proximity to denser residential areas and critical infrastructure prompted board members to seek stronger assurances about fire prevention and response. “Incorporating those standards would ensure that all best projects approved by the county meet the most…
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