Local developer asks commission to allow 8.5-acre by-right sites for 3 MW solar projects
Jan 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
During public comment, Gary Hurrell of Elevation Energy asked the commission to consider an 8.5-acre by-right threshold—rather than 5 acres—to match Appalachian Power's 3-megawatt customer allowance, and described a 3 MW project planned for Washington County.
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Gary Hurrell, owner of Elevation Energy, told the Washington County Planning Commission he is preparing a 3-megawatt solar project in Washington County and urged the commission to consider increasing a by-right acreage threshold for such projects from 5 acres to 8.5 acres.
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