Illinois county approves new $7,500 charge for solar farms over permit, road review costs

Illinois county approves new $7,500 charge for solar farms over permit, road review costs

Solar developers in McHenry County, Illinois, face a new local charge, raising the cost of projects aimed at delivering cleaner energy to nearby communities. Officials said the fee is meant to pay for transportation review and permit work tied to these projects. Still, any extra expense on renewable energy development can make the move to cheaper, cleaner power more difficult. Here's what to know McHenry County has approved a new $7,500 applicat…