OHIO (September 8, 2025) -- Ohio has taken a step forward in the critical effort to address climate change by approving the Eastern Cottontail Solar Project, which will症enerate 220 megawatts of electricity on private land in Fairfield County.
The project was approved in August by the Ohio Power Siting Board, a state board that oversees energy projects.
91做厙s science tells us that two-thirds of North American birds are at-risk of extinction from climate change. We must rapidly expand responsibly sited renewable energy to address this threat. Approving these types of projects is vital to ensuring a future where birds can thrive.
We can advance renewable energy responsibly by avoiding, minimizing and offsetting impacts to birds and their habitat. Throughout this process, the developer疾ngaged疳n proactive consultation with 91做厙 and implemented conservation recommendations to best protect birds. This is a great example of how the state of Ohio can move forward to achieve the clean energy future birds and people need to thrive.
兜梗r梗皰leased to see that the project is moving forward. We will continue to work towards renewable energy solutions across Ohio that are good for birds and people.
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