Home Augusta County seeks community input on utility-scale solar development
News

Augusta County seeks community input on utility-scale solar development

Augusta CountyIn the last few years, Virginia has seen a tremendous growth in solar installations. In turn, Augusta County has also seen an increase in interest from solar companies for projects in the area.

Augusta County would like to hear your thoughts on utility-scale solar development and other renewable energy land uses in the county.

Utility-scale solar projects represent the installation of solar panels as a primary use of the land, not intended for use by an existing house, business or industry, but for connection to an electric substation.

The Virginia Clean Economy Act passed by the Virginia General Assembly in March sets a 2050 deadline for achieving a zero-carbon grid. Based on this state-mandated process, Augusta County will be regulating the operation of the act at the local level.

The results of this survey will support the county in deciding on the location of future projects and their development standards.

Your participation is greatly appreciated, and all answers are confidential. The survey will be open until May 12.

Support AFP

Contributors

Contributors

Have a guest column, letter to the editor, story idea or a news tip? Email editor Chris Graham at [email protected]. Subscribe to AFP podcasts on Apple PodcastsSpotifyPandora and YouTube.

Latest News

waynesboro map
Local

Waynesboro: Public open house to discuss comprehensive plan set for Wednesday

wwe
Etc.

Update: There’s more to the WWE releasing The New Day story

Multiple outlets are reporting that Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, released last week by WWE, were asked to renegotiate their contracts with a substantial pay cut, declined to do so, and that’s why they were let go.

baltimore orioles
Baseball

Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles head to South Beach to face Miami Marlins

The Baltimore Orioles (15-20, 9 GB, AL East), fresh off being the victims of a four-game sweep at Yankee Stadium, face the Miami Marlins (16-19, 8.5 GB, NL East) in a weekday series beginning on Tuesday.

full cry golf course keswick hall
Etc.

Keswick Hall to host local qualifying for 2026 U.S. Open Championship

car accident crash police
Local

Waynesboro Police investigating collision that took the life of a pedestrian

letter to the editor
Local

Letter: Staunton Montessori School parent offers perspective on mold issue story

uva basketball
Basketball

UVA Basketball: ‘Hoos pick up commitment from SG Christian Harmon