Case, Canino Issue Statement on Siting Council Decision Regarding Proposed Solar Installation
Key Takeaways
- Officials support Siting Council's denial of Lodestar solar project in Torrington
- Decision preserves 19 acres of forest and over 20 acres of productive farmland
- Local impacts prioritized over large-scale developer plans
- Lawmakers call for stronger municipal voice in siting decisions
The joint statement on the Siting Council's decision to deny the Lodestar Energy application to build a solar array in Torrington:
We fully support the Siting Council’s decision to deny the application for the Lodestar Energy solar project in Torrington. Local impacts must remain paramount, and this proposal would have caused significant harm to our community’s ecosystem.
This decision preserves 19 acres of forest land and more than 20 acres of productive farmland—protecting natural resources that are vital to our environment, local agriculture, and overall quality of life.
While we agree with the outcome, this case underscores the need for a stronger municipal voice in the siting process. Municipalities and local stakeholders should have a more direct and meaningful role in decision-making when projects of this scale affect their communities.
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