Board discusses township solar proposal; agrees to budget a future installation

Jan 14, 2025

Supervisors reviewed a ground-mounted solar plan for municipal use with a $136,000 initial estimate and a projected seven-year payback; members asked staff to add a budget line item and defer installation pending further planning.

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At the Jan. 14 work session, Supervisor Lorna Yearwood reported that the Board had asked Township Engineer Tim Fulmer to explore ground-mounted solar panels on township property for municipal use. Fulmer presented a plot plan that meets setback and buffer requirements; he said the layout keeps a minimum 75 feet from property lines and complies with township ordinances for non-commercial municipal solar.

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