Description
A 3-megawatt shared-solar project on 44 wooded acres that would let Dominion customers subscribe for 10-20% electric bill savings. Voted down unanimously after petitions and emotional testimony.
Impact summary
The City Council denied it on Jul 15, 2026.
The project would have offered Dominion customers 10-20% bill savings through shared solar, but neighbors' concerns about the rural community carried the day.
Applicant
- Name
- Bill Lane, Old Myrtle Solar 1 LLC, on behalf of Bran-Del Suffolk, LLC
- Address
- Old Myrtle Road, Zoning Map 22, Parcel 3
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 12
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council Meeting Agendas (Regular) - Jul 15, 2026
Denied a 3-megawatt community solar facility on 48 rural acres after a dozen neighbors opposed it over noise, flooding, road damage, fire risk and the historic church.
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas - Jun 16, 2026
A 3-megawatt shared-solar project on 44 wooded acres that would let Dominion customers subscribe for 10-20% electric bill savings. Voted down unanimously after petitions and emotional testimony.
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