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#Toronto has introduced the #PACE program to help fund home and business #solardevelopment. Toronto will pay upwards of $75'000 to put #solarenergy on your property. In a city as expensive as Toronto, why not save money while living there.
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May 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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The City of #Toronto has introduced the #PACE program to help fund #home and #business #solardevelopment. Toronto will pay upwards of $75'000 to put #solarenergy on your property. In a city as expensive as Toronto, why not save some money while living there.

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February 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Agrivoltaics becomes ecovoltaics

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Growing the Business of Ecovoltaics: New Opportunities on Federal Land
Solar energy projects are serving as hosts for habitat restoration in a rising practice called ecovoltaics. It offers new opportunities to garner support for solar development on public lands and priv...
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January 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Residents of Lee Township are demanding transparency and accountability in large solar projects, fearing hidden costs and land loss.

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Residents urge delay, call for transparency on large solar projects in Lee Township
Multiple residents used citizens time to criticize large solar‑field development and the transparency of local decision‑making; speakers urged commissioners to ensure funds are paid only after work is completed and raised concerns about agricultural land loss.
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August 23, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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The upcoming commissioners meeting on August 25 could reshape local ordinances impacting solar and development projects—your voice matters!

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!

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Commissioners to review RISE board proposals Aug. 25; Planning Commission prepares special session
The county commissioners rescheduled an Aug. 25 meeting to hear RISE board proposals and public comment; planning staff said the Planning Commission/BZA may need a special September meeting (tentatively Sept. 15) to review any ordinance changes forwarded by the commissioners.
citizenportal.ai
August 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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📣 CHESSA member Bear Peak Power is advancing a 4 MWAC community solar project in Wicomico County, Maryland, bringing local, reliable energy and long-term value to the community and grid. Great progress in the CHESSA region! ☀️
#communitysolar #maryland #wicomicocounty #solardevelopment #renewableenergy #cleanenergy | Bear Peak Power
Excited to continue advancing BPP MD Fruitland PV I LLC, a 4 MWAC community solar project in Wicomico County, Maryland. ☀️ This project represents another step toward delivering reliable, locally…
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August 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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The 'Western Solar Plan' proposes to lease 22-million-acres of US public land for solar development across eleven states. It focuses on areas with few sensitive resources, less conflict with other uses of public lands & close proximity to existing transmission lines.

#US #SolarDevelopment
US government identifies 22 million acres for solar in western states
The Western Solar Plan, which will govern the leasing of US public land for solar, has been updated for the first time in more than a decade. It has identified 22 million acres (8.9 million hectares) ...
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February 27, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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Oklahoma is set to revolutionize agriculture and renewable energy with new bills that empower farmers while embracing solar power—could this be the future of farming?

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Oklahoma Senate passes dual-purpose solar agriculture bills SB 351 and SB 915
Senate Bill 351 and Bill 915 pass, promoting coexistence of solar energy and agriculture.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Massachusetts' governor is demanding a thorough review of utility bills to eliminate unnecessary charges and is launching a bold solar initiative that could save customers $300 million annually.

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Governor asks DPU to review every charge on utility bills and unveils faster solar rollout
The governor asked the state Department of Public Utilities to review every line on gas and electric bills to remove charges that lack customer benefit, and announced an emergency-backed solar program aimed at adding roughly 900 megawatts and returning about $300 million in annual benefits to customers.
citizenportal.ai
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Vermont senators are calling for a deeper dive into solar projects on prime farmland, questioning if energy production is worth sacrificing valuable agricultural soil.

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Senators seek report on solar projects covering prime agricultural soils, debate delaying parts of S.710
The Natural Resources & Energy committee debated amendments to S.710 focused on solar siting on prime agricultural soils; Senator Rosel urged a "harder look" citing that "solar projects are on about 80% of prime ag land," and members voted to request a Public Service Department report by Jan. 15 on acreage and impacts while considering a substitute to delay implementation.
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May 29, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Vermont's Environment & Energy committee just approved a groundbreaking bill redefining commercial solar facilities to promote sustainable energy development on previously disturbed sites!

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Committee approves H.710 to revise definition of electricity-generating facilities for commercial solar
The Environment & Energy committee approved H.710, a bill that revises Vermont’s statutory definition of "electricity generating facilities" to clarify treatment of commercial and utility-scale solar arrays (described in testimony as up to about 5 megawatts and 6–30 acres), sending the bill to the floor with an amendment.
citizenportal.ai
February 15, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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Harney County is debating a significant increase in development fees that could reshape land use and threaten agricultural integrity amidst rising solar project demands.

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County Considers Fee Increase for Solar Development Review Process
County officials discuss proposed fee hike for solar project approvals and land use regulations.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Morrow County is at a pivotal moment as commissioners debate urgent solar development issues that could reshape the community's energy landscape.

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Umatilla County Reviews Solar Development Rules Ahead of August 6 Work Session
Umatilla County discusses potential changes to solar project thresholds and rules.
citizenportal.ai
July 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Mr. Newton exposes the urgent need for rural broadband funding and reveals Illinois's staggering energy shortfall, advocating for solar solutions at the latest NACO and UCCI conferences.

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#StephensonCounty #IL #StephensonCountyBroadband #RuralFunding #SolarDevelopment
County representative highlights broadband funding effort and energy shortfall at NACO/UCCI conferences
Mr. Newton, the county's UCCI representative, told the board he will continue pushing legislators for rural broadband funding after attending the NACO conference; he also said Illinois remains short about 3,000 kilowatts of energy, driving solar development.
citizenportal.ai
December 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Boone County is at a crossroads as a proposed solar project ignites fierce debate over farmland preservation and energy independence.

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Boone County solar project sparks debate over farmland use and energy independence
Local officials and residents discuss impacts of solar farm on Boone County farmland.
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July 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Commissioners are taking a stand to protect agricultural lands from solar siting challenges, pushing for new policies and strategies to ensure a balanced approach.

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#CarrollCounty #MD #LegalStrategies #AgriculturalPreservation #SolarDevelopment #CitizenPortal
After public comments, commissioners ask staff for work session to reconcile solar siting and agricultural preservation
During open administrative session commissioners raised conflicts between agricultural preservation policies and recent solar siting outcomes. They asked staff to research other counties' approaches and schedule a work session to develop policy and legal strategies to better protect farmland and strengthen the county's legal position.
citizenportal.ai
January 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Caroline County's latest zoning vs. land-use mapping reveals surprising discrepancies and sparks a crucial discussion on solar development and agricultural preservation.

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Commission reviews land‑use chapter and mapping; focuses on solar exposure, septic tiers and rezoning priorities
Staff presented a zoning‑versus‑land‑use mapping exercise showing most county land use aligns with zoning; commissioners focused on solar development exposure (reporting about 1,600 acres in pipeline and a 40‑acre R1 loss), discussed Priority Preservation Area caps and septic tiers as tools to prioritize rezoning and protect agricultural and town‑s
citizenportal.ai
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Maryland lawmakers are caught in a heated debate over a proposed solar cap that could reshape the future of agriculture and renewable energy in the state.

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Maryland Senate Committee debates solar cap amendments and agricultural concerns
Senate committee votes on solar development bill amid ag community and preservation concerns.
citizenportal.ai
April 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Vermillion County's solar development discussions are heating up as Apex negotiates with residents and state legislation threatens to shift local zoning powers.

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Local boards discuss Apex solar negotiations, community-benefit agreements and new state bills affecting APC authority
During BZA and APC sessions members reviewed ongoing talks with developer Apex about solar-farm siting and 'good neighbor' agreements and flagged a recently introduced state house bill reported to seek eliminating APCs/zoning, plus a separate bill by Rep. Gilpin to limit eminent-domain use for nonrecognized utilities.
citizenportal.ai
January 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Fayette County is at a crossroads as commissioners debate a solar development ordinance that could impact landowners' property values and community dynamics.

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#FayetteCounty #CitizenPortal #CommunityInput #SolarDevelopment #FayetteCountyLandowners #PropertyValues
County debates solar development ordinance amid landowner concerns over property values
Ordinance sparks debate over solar development setbacks and property value protections for landowners.
citizenportal.ai
January 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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CHESSA member Aspen Power is featured in Solar Builder Magazine. SVP John Lind discusses the outlook for C&I solar and why revisiting PPAs could be a timely strategy in today’s policy landscape.

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The PPA Comeback? Aspen Power eyes mid-market C&I solar reset
John Lind with Aspen Power explains why now is the time to repower aging systems and reassess the role of power purchase agreements.
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June 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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📄 A new Virginia Tech study explores how utility-scale solar affects nearby property values.

Interesting data for landowners, planners, and communities weighing solar development.

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#SolarDevelopment #LandUse #Virginia #PropertyValues
Va. Tech Study Sheds Light on Solar Farm Impacts to Property Values
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- As solar energy becomes more affordable and widespread, farmland has emerged as a prime location for large-scale solar development. But with this...
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June 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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🔦 Member Spotlight: ECA Solar
With 1.3 GW of solar in development, CHESSA member ECA is helping power the transition to a cleaner, more reliable energy future—one project at a time. ☀️⚡

Proud to highlight members driving real impact across the region and beyond!
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March 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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We’ll be at RE+ Texas March 11–12 in Houston. To discuss domestic content strategy and procurement certainty for ERCOT projects, schedule time with our team at Sales.Team@ESFoundryCorp.com.

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March 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Utah lawmakers are navigating the complex balance between expanding solar energy and protecting agricultural land, sparking heated debates on the future of renewable energy in the state.

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#UT #AgriculturalImpact #SolarDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #CitizenPortal
Utah lawmakers discuss solar energy bill and its impact on agricultural land use
Legislators address conflicts in renewable energy bills affecting solar development and agricultural practices.
citizenportal.ai
February 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM