Links and Additional Information
Public Participation and the Permitting Process
Under Ohio Law, electric generating facilities capable of producing 50 MW or more must apply for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need from the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB). This process provides for a single unified process by which facilities can obtain a certificate to operate. Generally speaking, the OPSB process includes a public informational meeting, submittal of a certificate application, 60-day staff completeness review, application acceptance, OPSB Staff Review and Recommendation, public hearing, adjudicatory hearing, and certificate issuance/denial. The Project docket is the best way to stay informed about the Project, and a PDF of the certificate application is available there. A copy of the application is also available at the Marion County Library located at 445 East Church St., Marion, Ohio 43302. For further assistance in acquiring a copy of the application, please contact Chestnut Solar directly using the form on this page.