In re Application of Harvey Solar I, L.L.C.

Summary

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the Power Siting Board’s order granting Harvey Solar I, L.L.C. a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need, holding that the board did not act unlawfully or unreasonably on any of the residents’ challenges. The court applied the statutory standard of review, finding sufficient record support for the board’s determinations on visual impacts, flooding, wildlife, noise, water quality, public interest, and glare. A concurring justice noted a separate concern about the board’s economic‑impact estimate requirement.