Solar Farms Spark Tension Between Rural Areas and Sun Power Advocates. Senators Weigh In
- On March 6, 2025, MidAmerican Energy submitted a request for approval to build a 50 MW solar facility spanning 468 acres located in Mills County near the area between Emerson and Hastings.
- The project sparked controversy after a mid-May letter of support from economic developers met opposition from local residents opposed to the solar farm.
- Supervisor Jack Sayers expressed confusion about the group's support for the project, pointing out that many local residents opposed it, while Mark Norman highlighted the benefits of job creation and higher county revenue resulting from the development.
- MidAmerican does not seek eminent domain, and a hearing date has not been scheduled amid concerns about property owners' rights and local opposition.
- If approved, the solar facility would generate enough power for about 9,000 Iowa homes annually, but local debate suggests future permitting challenges remain.
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Revised solar ordinance proposal presented - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
JACKSON – A revised solar energy development ordinance was presented to the Northampton County Board of Commissioners during their meeting on June 2. In July 2024, the commissioners enacted a temporary moratorium on new solar farm construction. That ban is set to expire June 30, 2025. During the moratorium period, the county’s Planning Board put together an updated version of the county’s solar energy ordinance. The new document lays out permit …
Prince Edward officials asked to overturn solar recommendation
CEP Solar doesn’t just want Prince Edward supervisors to consider their Green Bay project for approval. They want an appeal of the planning commission’s review. Both of those are scheduled to take place during the group’s Tuesday, June 10 meeting. Tyson Utt, the co-founder of CEP Solar, asked for the appeal in a March 27 letter. Earlier this year, the planning commission recommended approval of CEP’s Oak Lane solar project and recommended rejec…
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