Projected Economic Impact of Coal to Solar & Energy Storage Initiative Development Project at the Newton Plant Site:
~$116 M
Invested at Plant
52 MW
 2 MW
72 Total Direct, Indirect & Induced Full-Time Jobs Created in the Local Community
$5.4 M in Earnings for Local Workers & $7.6 M Boost for the Local County Economy
Up to 12% Increase In Property Taxes to Local Governments Compared to Land Value
Updates:
Community Update:
Status: Operational in 2026
Expected Energy Impact: The solar generation facility will annually produce approximately 108,000 MWh of zero-carbon electricity over the next 20 years.
Expected Fiscal Impact: $5 Million – The new investment has added to the local property tax base and the solar facility will be a stable source of property taxes for years to come.

Updates:
Community Update:
Status: Under construction
Time to Complete: 12 – 18 months
Estimated Commercial Operations Date: 2026