Wattsburg Solar Project

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Erie County Solar Energy Facilities Amendment

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The Erie County Department of Planning & Community Development and the Erie County Planning Commission are proposing amendments to the Erie County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). The Solar Energy Facilities Amendment will add regulations for large scale solar energy facilities. The purpose is to promote the use of solar energy and to provide for the land … [Read more...]

Wilson Solar Application May Not Have Been Rescinded

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It is unclear whether or not the application for the solar project has, in fact, been rescinded. Since yesterday's statements, there has been no further confirmation of any kind from the township that this has taken place. When further statements or confirmation are available, we will update. … [Read more...]

Birch Creek Development Wilson Solar File Appeal vs Venango Township on Decision Rejecting Conditional Use

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A Statutory Appeal in the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas has been filed by Wilson Solar LLC against the Venango Township Supervisors. The appeal was made: to challenge the denial of its conditional use application to develop a solar energy system in Venango Township. Wilson Solar submits that the Board of Supervisors of Venango Township abused its discretion and erred at … [Read more...]

Birch Creek Development Renews Attack on Venango Township with Another Application for Conditional Use

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The new application from Birch Creek Development for a conditional use permit is now available for your examination. The application is very similar to the first one. You would think a solar developer would try to build a solar farm where there is more sunshine and where the citizens and local government officials had not already denied their previous application, that is, … [Read more...]