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South Union supervisors update solar ordinance

During a public hearing Monday, South Union supervisors voted to update the township’s solar farm ordinance to restrict where they can be placed. “It was brought to our attention that a lot of people are signing leases on their property for solar farms, so we wanted to be proactive and ...

Fayette commissioners hold a public hearing on solar farm ordinance

The Fayette County commissioners introduced an ordinance that would set restrictions on where solar farms can be placed and establish requirements for the construction, operation and decommissioning of the facilities. Over 100 people filled the meeting room, over 20 of whom offered comments ...

County commissioners to hold public hearing on potential solar farm ordinance

On Thursday, Fayette County commissioners are holding a public hearing to hear input on a proposed ordinance that would regulate solar farms in the county. On Thursday, Fayette County commissioners are holding a public hearing to hear input on a proposed ordinance that would regulate solar ...

New solar farms look to shine bright in Southwestern PA

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and renewable energy developer Oriden celebrated the launch of three solar farms, two of which are in Fayette County, with a ceremonial flipping of the switch last week. Pechin Solar Farm, located in Dunbar Township, welcomed local and state officials along with ...