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The fast expansion of large-scale solar projects in Colorado has prompted a wave of county governments in Colorado to enact moratoriums, slowing progress toward Gov. Jared Polis' climate goals.
The Protect Wright’s Mesa Community Coalition formed last year in response to the proposed industrial-scale solar project on Lone Cone Road outside of Norwood.
In part one, we introduced the town, locals, organizations involved, and the timeline of this hot controversy. Now, let's take a deep dive into the reasonings behind why locals are so opposed, and why One Energy is so set on this location.
One Energy is looking to build hundreds of acres of solar panels in the heart of Norwood on a state-owned parcel. Norwood locals and San Miguel County Commissioners are fighting to keep the state-owned parcel the forested way it is now. In this report (part one), let's look at the timeline of this hot controversy, and the organizations involved.