Virginia Debate Over Solar Development Goals and Land Use Has Rural Lawmakers on Edge

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By By Charles PaullinJan 30, 2025, 5:00 am119 pts
A proposed new review board would weigh in on proposals to build solar farms across the state. County officials fear a lack of local control and a possible change of character affecting farms and forestlands. By Charles Paullin A debate simmering for years about the construction of utility-scale solar…

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