Proposed solar farm in Sacramento County sparks debate over environment; moves forward
March 27, 2025
ABOUT THE BUILDING OF THAT SOLAR FARM. THERE ARE BETTER LOCATIONS FOR SOLAR, AND WE REALLY THINK THAT THAT THIS PROJECT SHOULD NOT BE APPROVED. ROBERT IS FIGHTING TO PROTECT THIS PIECE OF LAND IN EASTERN SACRAMENTO COUNTY. RIGHT NOW, THE COUNTY AND SMUD ARE WORKING WITH DEVELOPERS TO CONVERT 2700 ACRES OF LAND ALONG SCOTT ROAD INTO A SOLAR FARM. THIS IS THE MOST LANDSCAPE WRECKING PROJECT, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS FOR THE PROJECT. THIS PROJECT, IT FEELS TERRIBLE TO BE AGAINST IT, BUT IT’S THE MOST LANDSCAPE DEFILING PROJECT I HAVE SEEN IN IN DECADES, MANY DECADES. THE PROJECT DEVELOPERS ARE NEW YORK BASED D.E. SHAW RENEWABLE INVESTMENTS. THEY SAY THE SOLAR FARM WOULD GENERATE ENOUGH ENERGY TO POWER 44,000 HOMES ANNUALLY. THE DEVELOPERS FACE QUESTIONS FROM THE COSUMNES COMMUNITY PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL, THE SCENIC CORRIDOR ISSUE IS NOT A SCENIC CORRIDOR, CORRECT? IT IS A SENIOR QUARTER. IT IS A SCENIC CORRIDOR. AND SO HOW DOES THIS CORRESPOND TO PUTTING UP 1200 ACRES OF SOLAR PANELS? THE COMMITTEE ADVISES COUNTY STAFF ON IF PROJECTS SHOULD MOVE FORWARD AFTER HEARING FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THOSE AGAINST THE PROJECT HOPE THE COMMITTEE VOTES IN THEIR FAVOR. I’M HOPING THAT THAT THE ADVISORY COUNCIL WILL HEAR OUR RECOMMENDATION AND TAKE IT SERIOUSLY AND CONSIDERATION BEFORE THEY MAKE THEIR RECOMMENDATION TO. ULTIMATELY, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. SO AFTER HEARING PUBLIC COMMENT, THE COMMITTEE VOTED 5 TO 2 TO ADVANCE THE PROPOSED SOLAR FARM. IT NOW MOVES OVER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. BUT ULTIMATELY WITH THE COUNTY’S BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY ON APPROVAL OF THIS PROJECT. REPO
Proposed solar farm in Sacramento County sparks debate over environment; moves forward
A proposed 2,700-acre solar farm in eastern Sacramento County gets the green light to continue its plans of becoming a reality. However, it ignited a fierce debate among developers, county officials, and local community members at a public meeting in Wilton Wednesday night. The site, located along Scott Road, is spearheaded by New York-based D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments and promises to produce enough green energy to power 44,000 homes annually.However, concerned citizens argue that the project could irreparably harm the environment. “There are better locations for solar, and we really think this project should not be approved,” said Rob Burness, a vocal opponent working to protect the land.Not all opponents are against renewable energy, but they take issue with the project’s scope and environmental impact. “This project, it feels terrible to be against it, but it’s the most landscape-defiling project I’ve seen in decades,” said David Right, a concerned community member.The Cosumnes Community Planning Advisory Council listened to diverse perspectives during their deliberation. Daniel Reid, committee president, addressed concerns about how the project would intersect with scenic corridor policies and raised concerns that county officials have neglected other problems along Scott Road. After hours of discussion, the committee voted 5-2 to advance the project to the planning commission. The final decision will rest with the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
A proposed 2,700-acre solar farm in eastern Sacramento County gets the green light to continue its plans of becoming a reality.
However, it ignited a fierce debate among developers, county officials, and local community members at a public meeting in Wilton Wednesday night.
The site, located along Scott Road, is spearheaded by New York-based D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments and promises to produce enough green energy to power 44,000 homes annually.
However, concerned citizens argue that the project could irreparably harm the environment.
“There are better locations for solar, and we really think this project should not be approved,” said Rob Burness, a vocal opponent working to protect the land.
Not all opponents are against renewable energy, but they take issue with the project’s scope and environmental impact.
“This project, it feels terrible to be against it, but it’s the most landscape-defiling project I’ve seen in decades,” said David Right, a concerned community member.
The Cosumnes Community Planning Advisory Council listened to diverse perspectives during their deliberation. Daniel Reid, committee president, addressed concerns about how the project would intersect with scenic corridor policies and raised concerns that county officials have neglected other problems along Scott Road.
After hours of discussion, the committee voted 5-2 to advance the project to the planning commission.
The final decision will rest with the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
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