Ohio Power Siting Board
Before construction can begin on any major utility facility (including solar farms) or economically significant wind farm within the state of Ohio, a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need must be obtained from the OPSB.
Click here to Clearview Solar’s (20-1362-EL-BGN) OPSB Docket
The OPSB process for solar energy facilities is robust yet transparent.
The OPSB has a full-time staff to answer your questions about projects and process.
Meetings and Important Dates
June 7, 2021
12 PM - Deadline to Register to Provide Testimony at Public Hearing
Individuals who wish to provide testimony must register by 12 p.m., on June 7, 2021, by completing the online registration form at https://opsb.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/opsb/events/clearview-solar-public-hearing or by calling (800) 686-7826. Individuals will be required to provide their full name and contact information and specify whether they plan to join the Webex event by internet or by telephone.
June 8, 2021
6 PM - Public Hearing
On the day of the public hearing, all individuals who have registered to testify should be prepared to speak beginning at 6 p.m. Individuals who testify by internet will be promoted from Webex “attendee” to “panelist” when it is their turn to testify. Individuals who testify by telephone will be called by an OPSB staff member when it is their turn to testify, and then connected to the public hearing. If access or other issues are experienced during the hearing, individuals should immediately use the chat function within Webex or contact the OPSB at (614) 466‑6843 for assistance.
If individuals wish to supplement their testimony with an exhibit, a copy of the document, along with a reference to case number 20-1362-EL-BGN, must be provided to the OPSB no later than June 15, 2021. Exhibits may be emailed to contactOPSB@puco.ohio.gov or mailed to Ohio Power Siting Board, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Individuals who wish to attend the hearing by telephone and not offer testimony may do so by dialing (408) 418‑9388 at any time during the hearing and entering access code 129 190 5313. The hearing will also be live streamed at www.youtube.com/user/PUCOhio.