An utility was denied by the Ohio Energy Siting Board for a allow to construct a utility scale photo voltaic venture in Greene County final week. Now, the corporate that filed for the allow, Vesper Power, stated in a press release to WYSO on Friday, December 16 that it’s going to problem the Ohio Supreme Courtroom’s determination.
Vesper Power’s Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Juan Suarez:
Yesterday, the Ohio Energy Siting Board denied Kingwood Photo voltaic’s allow utility in Greene County. We, at Vesper Power, are dissatisfied. We’re working arduous to deliver a clear vitality venture to Ohio and are dedicated to being a superb companion to native communities. We adjust to each Ohio state regulation and requirement. We approached residents, communities, and native jurisdictions to develop the venture to deal with all issues via extreme setbacks and remove many elements of the venture to keep away from residential areas. Sadly, the voices of the few are heard over the voices of the various, who assist the venture that brings renewable vitality to the area and offers financial funding to the group. We plan to problem the Ohio Supreme Courtroom’s determination and are contemplating a brand new utility for a small venture to re-engage all stakeholders in a productive dialogue.
Native governments within the Kingwood photo voltaic venture space are united of their opposition. Final week, a spokesperson for the ability siting board stated that the federal government’s opposition – and plenty of public feedback towards the venture – was the rationale why the state board rejected it.
The proposed Kingwood Photo voltaic venture would cowl a whole lot of acres of personal farmland in Xenia, Cedarville, and Miami Townships. Kingwood produces sufficient clear vitality to energy tens of hundreds of houses every year.
Chris Welter is a reporter and corps member with Report for America, a nationwide service program that locations journalists in native newsrooms.
