UPDATE: Dominion Power has withdrawn their Merry Point Solar request as of June 9, 2025. However, solar developers can resubmit proposals. Stay informed and stay engaged to protect Lancaster County’s rural character.
Industrial-scale solar isn’t right for agricultural-rural areas
✓ Focus on agriculture, not solar
✓ Support sustainable farming
✓ Protect our Waterways
Preserve
Industrial-scale solar power plants should not be placed on land already zoned for A-1 (agricultural) and RA (rural area) use.
Heavy machinery and long-term lack of soil cultivation can lead to compaction, making it difficult for trees or crops to grow again.
Solar projects should not be placed near wetlands, rivers, streams, tributaries to avoid immediate damage to water quality, and possible contamination-ecological disasters.
Solar power plants destroy wildlife habitat.
Preserving Our County
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Preserving Rural
Preserve rural Lancaster County’s agricultural heritage by opposing industrial-scale solar on farmland and promoting appropriate renewable energy siting
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Agricultural Focus
Promote sustainable farming practices and support local agriculture in Lancaster County, Virginia.
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Land Conservation
Advocate for land conservation and protect the natural beauty of Lancaster County, Virginia.
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Community Advocacy
Engage in community advocacy to ensure the voices of Lancaster County, Virginia are heard.
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Environmental Impact
Raise awareness about environmental impacts of inappropriately sited industrial solar projects in Lancaster County
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Sustainable Living
Promote sustainable living and support initiatives that align with the values of Lancaster County,