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yolorelli t1_iuwdg9v wrote

The proposed bill caps these projects at 5MW each, and a project that size has a footprint of around 20-30 acres. That’s a small chunk of farmland to power around 800 homes. I think global warming and droughts pose more of a threat to our food chain, and you need one to fight the other. I agree that agriculture will take a hit, but you would be surprised how much acreage is out there that could support a project and is not agricultural. I try to look at all the pro’s and con’s, but I am pro solar so my opinion is somewhat biased.

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Advanced-Guard-4468 t1_iuwfmq0 wrote

I wish they would use parking lots and commercial roof tops 1st. I've seen in NY State where they converted 150 acres parcels into solar.

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