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Several dozen people give testimony about Sloopy Solar project in Clark County
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (643+ words) Around 50 area people provided testimony for the Ohio Power Siting Board during a public hearing last week regarding Sloopy Solar Energy's proposal. Invenergy, a renewable energy developer, is planning to develop, construct and operate a 180-megawatt energy center in Harmony…...
Ohio board recommends proposed Sloopy Solar facility in Clark County be denied
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (365+ words) The Ohio Power Siting Board staff has investigated the application for the proposed Sloopy Solar facility in Clark County and has recommended it be denied, according to a report released by the staff. Invenergy, a renewable energy developer, wants to…...
Solar energy facility proposed for Champaign County
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (660+ words) A renewable energy company is proposing the construction of a solar facility on 846 acres in Champaign County. RWE Clean Energy, LLC proposed the Hillclimber Solar & Storage project in Urbana Twp., which is a 116.5 megawatt solar farm paired with a 40 megawatt…...
Proposed solar developments spark debate over property rights, community character
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (365+ words) A proposed 1,600-acre solar installation in the eastern part of Clark County has residents involved in a larger statewide fight over solar development, growing energy demands and the future of farmland. A public hearing will be held about the proposal…...
Vehicle registration, renewal fees to increase in 2026 as lifeline for state highway patrol
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (204+ words) Ohioans will have to shell out more money for their vehicle registration and renewals once a new state law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026. Combined, the fee increase is expected to bring in an addition $62.5 million to the Department of Public…...
Following public hearings, Sloopy Solar project moves closer to state review
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) Invenergy, a renewable energy developer, now has 90 days to submit its application for the proposed Sloopy Solar Energy Center to the Ohio Power Siting Board. The power generation company held its second public hearing about the 180-megawatt energy center proposed…...
Wind, solar farms banned in unincorporated territory in Clark County
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (868+ words) Large wind and solar farms are now restricted from being built in the unincorporated areas of all of Clark County's 10 townships for at least two years. Commission President Sasha Rittenhouse and Commissioner Charles Patterson voted in favor of the ban,…...
Clark County townships want to be able to restrict large wind, solar farms
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (262+ words) A public hearing will be held later this year about the proposal to restrict 10 townships from allowing large wind or solar farms in their areas. Commissioners approved a resolution by a 2-1 vote to accept requests from the boards of trustees…...