Commissioners Approve Solar Farm Ordinance in Mecosta Co.

In Mecosta County, the board of commissioners approved a zoning ordinance amendment for solar farms.

This will allow for the construction and operation of solar energy systems everywhere except villages, Big Rapids Township, Mecosta Township, and Morton Township.

Typically solar energy farms are on a minimum of five acres but there is no set requirement for the renewable energy source.

Something that could give farmers another source of income.

“It also allows for homeowners don’t necessarily have the acreage for a solar farm but has smaller amounts to put up their own solar panels then use that to power their house and also they can sell the access energy they produce back to the energy companies,” said Mecosta County Director of Building and Zoning, Michelle Stenger.

Four companies are already interested in installing solar farms around the county.

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