Central District Mississippi Public Service Commissioner De’Keither Stamps will hold a hearing on Thursday, June 27 to consider the petition of Greer Solar, LLC, to construct, own, and operate a solar electric generating and storage facility in Washington County.
The hearing will take place at the Washington County Courthouse located at 900
Washington Ave, in Greenville, in the Supervisor’s Meeting Room, and will
begin at 5 pm
Commissioner Stamps invites all interested parties to attend and provide comments on the proposed project.
Greer Solar, LLC, is proposing to build a 170-megawatt solar facility on approximately 1,000 acres in Washington County.
During the hearing, Commissioner Stamps will consider various aspects of the project, including its potential environmental impact, land use, and economic benefits.
The commission will also hear from representatives of Greer Solar, local residents,
and other stakeholders.
A decision on the petition will be made after careful review and consideration of all comments and evidence presented.
Read further to learn more about the Commission’s robust approval process for solar projects in the state.
Public Service Commissioners, Chairman Chris Brown, De’Keither Stamps and Wayne Carr emphasized the critical importance of a thorough and rigorous approval process for solar projects in the state. The Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) is responsible for regulating public utilities in the state, as well as issuing Certificates for electric generating facilities like solar farms. When considering applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity for solar farms, the MPSC conducts a thorough review process to ensure that the project meets certain criteria. "The approval process is in place to ensure that solar projects in Mississippi meet the highest standards of safety, reliability and efficiency," said Chairman Chris Brown of the Northern District. "We must guarantee that these projects serve the best interests of our citizens and align with our state's energy goals." The Commissioners stressed that the approval process involves a comprehensive review of various factors, including:
• Technical feasibility and financial viability
• Environmental impact and compliance with regulations
• Grid reliability and transmission system capacity
• Potential benefits and costs to ratepayers
“We are committed to supporting responsible and prudent solar development in our state,” Central District Commissioner De’Keither Stamps said.
Southern District Commissioner Wayne Carr concluded, “By conducting a thorough evaluation of these factors, the Commission can ensure that approved solar projects contribute to a sustainable and diversified energy mix that benefits all Mississippians, especially our ratepayers.”
The Commissioners encourage solar developers and stakeholders to engage with the Commission throughout the approval process, ensuring that projects meet the necessary criteria and align with the state's energy vision.
