Residents Of Washington County Virginia Got A Chance To Hear About A Proposed Solar Power Project That Will Generate 262 Megawatts Of Electricity. Several Spoke Out Against The Project, Saying It Would Reduce Farmland In The County. However, Catalyst Energy Partners Spokesman Craig Schwer Told Newschannel 11, The 1,500 Acres Of Active Solar Generation Will Be Fenced In And Bring Needed Revenue To The County…….
Schwer Added, A Proposed Zoning Ordinance Would Put In Place, Additional Protections And Requirements For Solar Use. The County Planning Commission Will Decide On The Matter At A Meeting On June 24th.