Meet Friends of the Land. Fighting Large Scale Solar.

What is happening? Friends of the Land is a group of Bastrop County residents that oppose a large scale solar installation that they say will involve clear cutting trees, impacting a flood zone and wildlife. The solar project is a Chapter 313 economic development project that Friends of the Land says will guarantee 1 full-time permanent job.

Why is this important? The solar project will provide 216 megawatts of energy and serve as a battery storage project.

How will this be important? The 313 tax treatment application for the project was to Elgin ISD, which has yet to make a determination.

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