Vanderburgh County residents voice concerns over potential solar farm
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Northern Vanderburgh County may soon be home to a new solar farm, but not everyone says they are thrilled with the idea.
The multi-million dollar project is planned to be constructed near I-69 and Baseline Road in Scott Township.
The Blue Grass Creek project, by Orion Energy, began in 2019 and officials say it will cost around $150 million.
Justin Wolfe is the Senior Director of Renewable Energy at Orion and says he knew there would be concerns about a potential solar farm. With that, they invited residents out to learn more at an open house.
Wolfe says the project could potentially draw in tens of millions in revenue towards resources like schools and emergency services.
One of the residents attending the open house hopes the project does not move forward, as he believes it is unnecessary.
Wolfe says he is listening to the concerns and reiterates the importance of solar energy, while artificial intelligence is on the rise.
Orion Energy says they plan to take all the feedback from the open house and bring it to the Area Planning Commission, as well as the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting later this summer.
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