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Dale Arnold, OFBF director of energy, utility and local government policy, said before making any agreement landowners need to “do their homework.
“There is no such thing as an ‘off the rack’ system,” Arnold said. “Given electric load profiles, tariffs, metering and interconnection procedures, an on-site system will be uniquely designed and equipped to adhere to operation and safety standards.”
Property owners need to understand the standards and shouldn’t let a contractor do it for them, he said.
Farm Bureau offers consultant lists and energy briefings for members exploring on-site generation for farms, homes and small businesses. For more information, contact the county Farm Bureau office.
Farmers and energy developers are exploring how they can work together on energy projects. While sheep production could be compatible with large, utility scale solar generation, state and federal regulations concerning power generation prioritize facility operation over animal husbandry.
“Both parties need to recognize opportunities and accommodate requirements as they forge long-term relationships,” Arnold said.
Issues to consider include the authority of the Ohio Power Siting Board and lease provisions. The OPSB could approve sheep production as a conservation management and maintenance tool on facility grounds.
All sheep production provisions will be carefully detailed in stipulations and orders leading to the project’s certificate (permit) approval. These provisions will be enforced during the life of the project, which could last several decades. A decision to discontinue sheep production at any time could mean additional OPSB case work and amendments to the facility’s management plans.
As for lease provisions, the developer is typically responsible for security, operations, landscaping and vegetation management. Consequently, the lease will usually give the company exclusive land use rights to fulfill these obligations.
Provisions to address for on-site sheep production:
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