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La Salle County Board Changes Course On Proposed Oglesby Solar Project

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A large solar project is in the works on the west end of Oglesby.

The La Salle County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 17thto discuss a special use permit request submitted by Solar Generation Projects out of St. Louis. Plans are to build a commercial solar energy facility on land around the Starved Rock Media studios in Oglesby.

The solar development would cover about 26 acres and include more than 12,000 solar panels. The petitioner says the development should produce enough power for approximately 750 to 850 homes.

Ameren customers in the area could sign up for energy from this solar project and receive discounted usage rates for their electric service.

The zoning board hearing on the solar proposal will be shown on the La Salle County Board’s YouTube channel at 5 o’clock on the 17th.

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