The Fayette Township Planning Commission will meet Monday, as they take the next step in the creation of a Compatible Renewable Energy Ordinance (CREO)
They’ll hold a required public hearing on the ordinance.
A CREO is intended to establish local control over green energy developments by setting guidelines and policies for large-scale projects.
Monday’s hearing comes amid heightened scrutiny of a 1,350-acre solar project that has been proposed by Ranger Power.
Area residents, along with leaders from across the region, have attended meetings of the Fayette Township Board and Planning Commission to voice their opposition to the massive solar installation.
Implementing a CREO will allow local officials to create a “road map” for developers that includes specific protections, such as mandatory setbacks and decommissioning bonds.
A draft of the CREO is available for viewing on the Hillsdale County website at hillsdalecounty.gov