Major solar development opens in Sangamon County – Illinois Times

Major solar development opens in Sangamon County – Illinois Times

“The energy is being purchased up in the Chicago area. However, our folks got to build the project. The energy center exists in our community, so we get the property taxes from it and the ongoing economic benefit of it. The people in Chicago are able to achieve their renewable energy goals that they need. I think it's an example of how we don't have to compete with Chicago to do things that are good for our state's economy,” said Ryan McCrady, p…