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Allegany Solar
Project Type:
Community
Size:
5 MW AC
Stage:
In Development
Allegany
County
Allegany Solar Project
Bringing Clean Energy to Allegany County
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About the Proposed Project
Allegany Solar is a 5 MW community solar project under development at 19237 McMullen Highway SW in the town of Rawlings, Maryland. The Project is currently under review by the Maryland Public Service Commission to receive a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) permit.
The Project will use ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels, interconnect with Potomac Edison, and provide access to solar energy to participants in Maryland’s community solar program. In addition to providing Allegany County with a new source of clean and cost-effective energy, the Project will create jobs, prompt local investments, and increase local tax revenue.
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Location:
The Project site is nestled in a wooded area of north of McMullen Highway and west of Conda Way, located on roughly 40 acres of privately leased land. We plan to leave a substantial buffer of deciduous and evergreen trees to shield the Project from view from all directions: immediate neighbors of the Project should not be able to see it. The parcel currently sits unused, so the Project will not displace farmland or residential areas.
The Project will interconnect to a 34.5kV sub-transmission line that already runs through the parcel. It also sits next to a natural gas pipeline. As such, the Project will be consistent with neighboring use while providing minimal disruption to community character.
Key Numbers
- 5 MW across 40 acres
- 50 jobs created during construction
- $3 million in new tax revenue projected over 25 years
- 20,500 tons of fossil fuel emissions reduced annually
- 250 households powered by community solar
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Estimated Timeline:
- February 2026: First Public Hearing
- May 2026: Federal & State Agency Review
- August 2027: Second Public Hearing
- December 2026: Permit Granted
- April 2027: Start of Construction
- September 2027: Permission to Operate
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Notice of Public Meetings
The meetings concerning Allegany PV, LLC for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct a 5.0 MW solar photovoltaic generating facility in Allegany County, Maryland.
The meetings will begin with a brief presentation by the developer, who will then be available for comments and questions.
Location:
Frostburg Branch of Allegany County Public Library
Address:
65 E Main Street, Frostburg MD 21532
Dates:
Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:30 PM
Wednesday, December 3rd at 4:30PM
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Connect With Us
RIC Energy is dedicated to supporting communities that are home to our renewable energy projects across North America. Your local RIC Energy representative is:
Conrad Karsten, Development Project Manager
Phone: (917) 426-8763
Email: ckarsten@ric.energy
