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OH – OPSB schedules local hearing for proposed solar energy project in Champaign County
COLUMBUS, OHIO (April 1, 2026) – The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) will hold a local public hearing regarding Hillclimber Solar, LLC proposal to construct a 116.5 megawatt (MW) solar powered electric generation facility and a 40 MW battery energy storage system in Urbana Township, Champaign County.
The hearing is scheduled for:
May 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Champaign County Community Center Auditorium
1512 US-68
Urbana, Ohio 43078
Hillclimber Solar proposes to construct the facility on 628 acres within an 846 acres project area. The facility would consist of photovoltaic panel arrays, electrical collection lines, inverters, transformers, access roads, a generation interconnection line, and construction laydown yards.
The purpose of the local public hearing is to allow individuals to provide sworn testimony regarding the proposed facilities. The hearing transcript will become part of the case record considered by the OPSB. Witnesses will register when they arrive at the hearing and will testify in the order in which they register. Testimony will be limited to three minutes per witness. If a witness wishes to supplement their testimony with an exhibit, a copy of the document should be provided to the administrative law judge during the hearing.
The evidentiary hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. During the evidentiary hearing, the applicant, OPSB staff, and intervening parties will offer expert testimony and evidence regarding the proposed project.
Additional information regarding the proposed facility is available on the OPSB website at www.OPSB.ohio.gov in case number 25-0904-EL-BGN.
The Ohio Power Siting Board reviews applications for the construction of major utility facilities in Ohio. Together with Ohio’s elected officials, citizen stakeholders, and the energy industry, the Board strives to build a strong and competitive foundation for Ohio’s future.
For additional information, contact: Matt Butler | (614) 644-7670
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Public Utilities Commission of Ohio PUCO@info.puco.ohio.gov
