Send a Letter of Support to OPSB for Carnation Solar

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To Fairfield County Commissioners, Amanda Township Trustees and members of Ohio Power Siting Board,

I write to encourage your support for National Grid Renewables Development, LLC’s Carnation Solar Project (Docket 24-0881-EL-BGN) in Amanda Township, Fairfield County. The Carnation Solar Project is a proposed 142 megawatt (MW) solar development that will span approximately 1,700 acres. The project will provide many benefits for the local economy, the environment, and family-owned farms, including:

Broad economic support for the community including $73.6 million in direct economic benefit:

• $25.5 million dollars in tax revenue over 20 years that will support schools, police and fire, and other services provided by the township and county.
• $710,000 in charitable funds over 20 years to the local community.

Sustained environmental benefits through the life of the facility:

• Solar projects don’t produce harmful toxins that can affect water, land and air quality.
• Solar projects help maintain pollinator habitats and soil conservation.

Benefits to family farms that are vital to this region’s rural way of life:

• Land for solar is leased for a minimum of 20 years, maintaining family ownership and creating a reliable source of income for farmers and rural landowners.
• Solar supports vegetation growth beneath and around the panels, preserving the soil for future farming use.

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In closing, I respectfully ask that you support the Carnation Solar Project that will contribute millions of dollars to the community, create a homegrown source of energy, and provide local family farms a new way to thrive in the 21st century.

Sincerely,

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