Representatives of the “Allen Auglaize Coalition for Reasonable Energy”, or “ACRE”, speaking with Allen County Commissioners on Tuesday. They presented them with a letter of support for the project and believe the project will make a positive impact on the region. They responded to the eight concerns listed in a letter submitted to the “Ohio Power Siting Board” on June 30th by the commissioners. “ACRE” says the letter only refers to negative concerns from those against the project and positive comments in favor should be submitted as well.

The Allen Auglaize Coalition for Reasonable Energy (ACRE) held a virtual press conference through Zoom on Thursday. The meeting was held to discuss potential impacts and benefits that Lightsource BP's Birch Solar Project could have on both counties.  The Birch Solar Farm Project would occupy over 1,000 acres in Allen and Auglaize County. The project is anticipated to deliver nearly 600,000 megawatt hours of renewable energy annually into the local AEP grid.