TOWANDA — The Bradford County Commissioners held a public hearing Thursday morning on the proposed Subdivision And Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) amendment for solar energy facilities within Bradford County.
The proposed amendment seeks to “provide for the development, construction, operation, and decommissioning of utility-scale and community solar energy facilities in the county, subject to reasonable conditions that will protect the public health, safety and welfare,” according to Bradford County Planning Director Matt Williams.
County officials have anticipated solar projects within the county and sought to clarify regulations regarding them. Vesper Energy is currently developing a proposed 100-megawatt solar project within the county called Bradford Solar, according to EJay Fyke, the company’s community affairs manager. Vesper is working with up to three private landowners on the project that will take place on 600 to 700 acres of private land. Bradford Solar would generate power for 10,000 homes.
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