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Sullivan County
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Solar farms

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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.

Public comments (2)

SupportiveKen WalterJul 9, 2026

Longtime solar advocate Ken Walter spoke in favor of solar farms as a form of agriculture, calling solar the least invasive form of energy production and stressing the need for local generation given planned brownouts and transmission issues.

Planning and Community Resources Committee — July 9, 2026 · 22:31 →
NeutralUnidentified ResidentJul 9, 2026

A second commenter questioned the age of the trees being cut for solar projects, suggesting much of it is 'new forest' rather than old forest, and asked for details on tree ages.

Planning and Community Resources Committee — July 9, 2026 · 25:00 →