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OPSB schedules local hearing for proposed natural gas-fired electric generation facility in Carroll County
OPSB schedules local hearing for proposed natural gas-fired electric generation facility in Carroll County
COLUMBUS, OHIO (March 31, 2026) – The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) will hold a local public hearing regarding Chestnut Run Energy LLC’s proposal to construct a 1,300 megawatt natural gas-fired electric generation facility in Washington Township, Carroll County.
The hearing is scheduled for:
May 21, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Carrollton Elementary School
205 Scio Road SW
Carrollton, Ohio 44615
Chestnut Run Energy proposes to construct the generation facility on a 30-acre footprint within a 240-acre property near the intersection of County Road 71 (Cobbler Road NE) and Mobile Road NE.
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 June 3, 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 25-1065-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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Source:
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio PUCO@info.puco.ohio.gov
