TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
TVA Asks for Public Comment on Hillsboro Solar Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

The Tennessee Valley Authority is inviting the public to provide input on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Hillsboro Solar Project in Lawrence County, Alabama. Details of the environmental review and complete draft EIS are available at tva.com/nepa.

The draft EIS includes two alternatives: a no action alternative and an action alternative. Under the Proposed Action Alternative, Hillsboro Solar, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Urban Grid Solar, would construct, maintain, and operate a 200-megawatt alternating current (AC) single axis tracking photovoltaic (PV) solar power facility. TVA would purchase the power generated by the Project under the 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The facility would occupy approximately 1,610 acres of a 3,779-acre site along U.S. Highway 72 Alternate between Courtland and Hillsboro. An additional 50 acres is being planned as a species-rich native plant meadow. Required upgrades to the transmission interconnect are described in the draft EIS. Under the No Action Alternative, TVA would not purchase the power generated by the Project and TVA would not be involved with the project.

TVA will accept comments through March 3, 2025. Comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record and will be available for public inspection. Comments may be submitted online at tva.com/nepa, or by email to nepa@tva.gov. You may also submit written comments to Elizabeth Smith, Tennessee Valley Authority NEPA Specialist, 400 W. Summit Hill Drive, WT-11D, Knoxville, TN, 37902.

TVA will not make a decision without public input and the completion of the environmental review process.

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The Tennessee Valley Authority is the nation's largest public power supplier, delivering energy to 10 million people across seven southeastern states. TVA was established 90 years ago to serve this region and the nation by developing innovative solutions to solve complex challenges. TVA's unique mission focuses on energy, environmental stewardship, and economic development. With one of the largest, most diverse, and cleanest energy systems - including nuclear, hydro, solar, gas, and advanced technologies - TVA is a leader in our nation's drive toward a clean energy future.

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