Officials with an Arizona- and New York-based company that is seeking to build a commercial solar energy system on nearly 1,200 acres of farmland in Bartholomew County have described the project as a “win-win” for the community and participating landowners.
Company officials plan to have a public event next week for people to ask questions. The event will be held at The Columbus Workshop, 4389 N. Long Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“We’ve been developing the project for several years in the area and have been working closely with not only the city of Columbus, but also with the county on making sure we’re following all the required ordinances” Arevon Energy CEO Kevin Smith said.
“It’s going to provide competitive clean energy for decades to come, and we’ll increase competition on the power markets and help keep electricity prices low,” Smith added. “So, we think it’s a great project, a win-win, with the…
