A debate on a proposed solar farm in unincorporated McHenry continued Wednesday, and residents had a chance to share their thoughts, concerns and some support during a McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The matter will be extended to at least one more meeting, however, as a group of residents who oppose the development still has a chance for its lawyer to present a case against moving ahead with the development. The board also will need to make a decision about whether to recommend the project to the McHenry County Board for approval. California-based Shabadoo Solar, Cypress Renewables Development LLC and West Grant Development want to install panels on about 35 acres of a 90-acre plot of farmland northeast of South Solon Road and West Ringwood Road. The proposed solar development has roused the ire of residents near the farm who have said they are concerned about the effect it will have on the land, property values, potential noise and electrical surges, aesthetics, a decommission plan and whether there will be any direct benefit to the county. Cypress Creek has refuted most concerns and maintains that solar farms are quiet, clean, have a minimal effect on land and offer a benefit to the community. The Illinois Power Agency is in the process of determining how residents can tap into community solar farms across the state. The program will be open to all customers in the ComEd territory, which means the proposed McHenry Township farm could benefit people outside its direct area. Cypress Creek senior developer Scott Novack estimated that people who subscribe to the community solar plan could save between 5 percent and 10 percent on the supply portion of their electricity bill. “While we would love for people here in McHenry County to subscribe, the [Illinois Power Agency] opened it up to the entire ComEd territory,” he said.
Mchenry Township Solar Farm Development Talks Continue
bkeeperman@shawmedia.com, Northwest Herald
Wed, 05/09/2018 - 10:50pm
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