OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) – The Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed a proposal Tuesday night for a community solar farm planned outside Mount Morris.
The proposal, presented by Cypress Creek Renewables, calls for a 4.99-megawatt community solar facility on agricultural land near Willow Road. According to county documents, the project would cover about 35 acres of a 153-acre farm.
During public comment, Jeremy Nesemeier, a nearby property owner, told the board he supports renewable energy, but has concerns about the project’s proximity to Mount Morris…