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21-0041-EL-BGN

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Case Title: Palomino Solar, LLC
Status: OPEN-OPEN
Industry Code: EL-ELECTRIC
Purpose Code: BGN-Application for a certificate/ generating station
Date Opened: 1/14/2021
Date Closed:
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04/20/2023Service Notice.4
04/20/2023Opinion & Order issuing a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need to Palomino Solar, LLC for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a 200 megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility in Dodson and Union townships, Highland County, Ohio, subject to the conditions set forth in the stipulation and consistent with this Opinion and Order electronically filed by Ms. Mary E. Fischer on behalf of Ohio Power Siting Board.49
12/02/2022Transcript for hearing held on 11/16/22 at 9:00 a.m. at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E Broad St, Hearing Rm 11-C, Columbus, OH before Administrative Law Judge Matthew Sandor electronically filed by Mr. Ken Spencer on behalf of Armstrong & Okey, Inc. and Spencer, Michael O. Mr.27
11/10/2022Direct Testimony of Madison Walsh electronically filed by Ms. Kodi J. Verhalen on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.19
11/10/2022Testimony of Matthew Butler electronically filed by Ms. Tonnetta Y. Scott on behalf of OPSB.6
11/10/2022Joint Stipulation and Recommendation as to Certificate Conditions electronically filed by Ms. Kodi J Verhalen on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.24
11/04/2022Service Notice.4
11/04/2022Administrative Law Judge Entry that the joint motion be granted and the procedural schedule be modified; the evidentiary hearing in this matter be scheduled to reconvene at 9:00 a.m., instead of 10:00 a.m., on November 16, 2022 electronically filed by Ms. Donielle M. Hunter on behalf of Matthew J. Sandor, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.6
11/03/2022Joint Motion to Amend the Procedural Schedule, Request for an Expedited Ruling and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Mr. Thaddeus M. Boggs on behalf of Highland County Board of Commissioners.5
10/14/2022Letter Requesting Removal of Hard Copy Servicing electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.2
10/11/2022Notice of withdrawal electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Rogers, Sarah and Robert and Laurie Banks.3
10/07/2022Service Notice.4
10/07/2022Administrative Law Judge Entry that the evidentiary hearing in this matter be rescheduled to reconvene on November 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at the offices of the Commission, 11th Floor, Hearing Room 11-C electronically filed by Ms. Donielle M. Hunter on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.5
10/06/2022Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel electronically filed by Ms. Leah Curtis on behalf of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.4
10/03/2022Notice of Appearance (Amended) electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Robert and Laurie Banks and Rogers, Sarah.3
09/23/2022Service Notice.4
09/23/2022Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that the joint motion to suspend the procedural schedule be granted; the October 5, 2022 evidentiary hearing be converted to a status conference, to be held via virtual technology electronically filed by Ms. Donielle M. Hunter on behalf of Matthew J. Sandor, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.5
09/22/2022Joint Motion to Suspend the Procedural Schedule, Request for Expedited Ruling and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.9
08/05/2022Exhibits to Transcript of Public Hearing Held on June 29, 2022 filed by Jacky Werman St. John and Matthew Sandor.9
07/28/2022Corrected Transcript of Public Hearing held June 29, 2022 at 5:01 p.m. at the Highland County Fairground, Wharton Building, 604 John St, #1030, Hillsboro, OH before Administrative Law Judges Jacky Werman St. John and Matthew Sandor. On Page 4, Line 14, correcting William Bailey to William Behling electronically filed by Ms. Kathy S. Simpson on behalf of Elite Reporting Agency, LLC.123
07/21/2022Transcript of the Palomino Solar, LLC hearing before Ms. Jacky Werman St. John and Mr. Matthew Sandor, Honorable Administrative Law Judges at the Ohio Power Siting Board, 180 East Broad Street, Room 11-C, Columbus, Ohio, called at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 electronically filed by Mr. Ken Spencer on behalf of Armstrong & Okey, Inc. and Gibson, Karen Sue Mrs.9
07/18/2022Service Notice.4
07/15/2022Service Notice.4
07/15/2022Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that the evidentiary hearing in this matter be scheduled to reconvene on October 5, 2022 and that the parties observe the procedural schedule as set forth in Paragraph 14 electronically filed by Heather A. Chilcote on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, Administrative Law Judge, The Ohio Power Siting Board.5
07/14/2022Transcript of Public Hearing held June 29, 2022 before Administrative Judges Jacky Werman St. John and Matthew Sandor, Ohio Power Siting Board, at 5:01 p.m. in the Highland County Fairground Wharton Building 604 John Street #1030 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. in the matter of the application of Palomino Solar, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need electronically filed by Ms. Kathy S. Simpson on behalf of Elite Reporting Agency and Elite Reporting Agency, LLC and Cindy More.123
06/30/2022Service Notice.4
06/30/2022Service Notice.4
06/30/2022Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that the joint motion to continue deadlines be granted; that the current deadlines to file expert and factual testimony, the date to file issue lists, and the date to a stipulation with associated testimony be continued; that the July 13, 2022 evidentiary hearing still be called at 10:00 a.m. ET in Hearing Room 11-C at the Commission’s offices for the purpose of being continued to a later date; and, that, after the hearing, the parties should be prepared to discuss further procedural scheduling electronically filed by Heather A. Chilcote on behalf of Matthew Sandor, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.5
06/30/2022Joint Motion to Call and Continue the Evidentiary Hearing and Extend Deadlines for Filing Parties' Testimony, Issues Lists, and Stipulations and Request for an Expedited Ruling and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.8
06/29/2022Service Notice.4
06/29/2022Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that the motions to intervene in this proceeding filed by the Banks, Highland County, OFBF, and Ms. Rogers be granted electronically filed by Heather A. Chilcote on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, The Ohio Power Siting Board.3
06/21/2022Notice of Proof of Second Public Notice and Publication of Second Public Notice electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.29
06/14/2022Service Notice (Staff Report).6
06/14/2022Staff Report of Investigation electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Staff of OPSB.57
06/03/2022Notice of Responses to Sixth Set of Staff's Data Requests electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.255
05/27/2022Petition to Intervene and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Rogers, Sarah5
05/26/2022Motion to Intervene of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and memorandum in support electronically filed by Amy M. Milam on behalf of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.8
05/23/2022Notice of Responses to Fifth Set of Staff's Data Requests electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.17
05/13/2022Exhibit Resolution No. 22-63 electronically filed by Mr. Thaddeus M. Boggs on behalf of Highland County Board of Commissioners and Shamp, Jesse J. Mr.3
05/13/2022Notice of Intervention as a Party of the Highland County Board of Commissioners electronically filed by Mr. Thaddeus M. Boggs on behalf of Highland County Board of Commissioners and Mr. Jesse J. Shamp.4
05/11/2022Notice of Material Change informing the OPSB of selection of Ty Smith as Ad Hock Board Member electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Dodson Township.2
05/02/2022Proof of Initial Public Notice and Publication electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.27
05/02/2022Notice of Responses to Fourth Set of Data Requests electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.5
04/18/2022Service Notice3
04/18/2022Administrative Law Judge Entry granting Palomino’s September 24, 2021 motion for waivers as stated in Paragraph 18; granting Palomino’s September 24, 2021 motion for protective order in part and dismissing it in part, as stated in Paragraphs 25 and 26; granting Palomino’s January 14, 2022 motion for protective order as stated in Paragraphs 25 and 26; ordering that, for a period of 24 months, the Board’s docketing division maintain, under seal, certain information in pages 30-32 of the Application narrative, pages 19-21 of Exhibit E, which is the Socioeconomic Report, and revised Exhibit N to the first supplement of the Application, which were filed under seal in this docket on September 24, 2021 and January 14, 2022; ordering that the effective date of the application be April 18, 2022, and the local public hearing in this matter be scheduled for June 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. and the evidentiary hearing in this matter be scheduled for July 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in accordance with Paragraphs 34 and 35; ordering that the notice of the Application and hearings be published by Palomino in accordance with Paragraphs 36, 37, and 38; and ordering that the parties observe the filing deadlines set forth in Paragraph 39. electronically filed by Kelli C. King on behalf of Jacky Werman St. John, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.14
04/14/2022Petition to Intervene and Memorandum in support electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Robert and Laurie Banks.5
04/13/2022Resolution appointing Julie Blender as the ad hoc board member by the Highland County Board of Commissioners.1
04/08/2022Third Supplement to the Application – State Historic Preservation Office Memorandum of Understanding electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.18
04/05/2022Proof of Publication of Initial Public Notice electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.8
03/30/2022Notice of Proof of Application Fee Payment electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.3
03/16/2022Notice of Proof of Service of Accepted, Complete Application electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.15
03/15/2022Correspondence regarding application completeness electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Staff of OPSB.3
02/25/2022Notice of Responses to Third Set of Data Requests electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.24
02/09/2022Notice of Responses to Second Set of Data Requests electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.31
02/09/2022Notice of Substitution of Counsel electronically filed by Ms. Megan R. Luby on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.3
02/02/2022Correspondence Regarding Motion for Protective Order electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M. Naeder on behalf of OPSB.3
01/20/2022Request for Service electronically filed by Mr. Jack A. Van Kley on behalf of Robert and Laurie Banks.2
01/18/2022Second Supplement to the Application – State Historic Preservation Office Concurrence Letters electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, C/O Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.7
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Affidavit, Supplement electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC. 24
01/14/2022Confidential Document Target: First Supplement to the Application - Confidential Revised Exhibit N (Phase I Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey Report 2 of 2) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC, (176 pages)1
01/14/2022Confidential Document Target: First Supplement to the Application - Revised Exhibit N (Phase I Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey Report 1 of 2) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC. (78 pages)1
01/14/2022Motion for a Protective Order and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC. c/o Innergex Renewal Development USA LLC. 7
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit R (Distances to Structures, Property Boundaries, and Roads) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.19
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit Q (Summary of Public Comments Received) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.45
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 5 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.296
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 4 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.304
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 3 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.28
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 2 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.79
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 1 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.103
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.90
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit K (Visual Resource Assessment and Mitigation Plan) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.64
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Exhibit H (Existing Conditions Background Sound Survey and Noise Impact Assessment) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.45
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Application Figures 3 of 3 electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.26
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Application Figures 2 of 3 electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.28
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Revised Application Figures 1 of 3 electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC.14
01/14/2022First Supplement to the Application – Cover Letter, Affidavit, Supplement electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar LLC, c/o Innergex Renewable DevelopmentUSA LLC.5
10/20/2021Public Exhibit N (Cultural Resources Survey Report) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.5
10/20/2021Public Exhibit A (Manufacturer's Equipment Specifications) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.20
10/20/2021Reply in Support of Its Motion for Protective Order electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.5
10/18/2021Correspondence regarding Application electronically filed by Mr. Matt Butler on behalf of Jenifer French, OPSB Chair.3
10/13/2021Memorandum Contra and Motion for Protective Order electronically filed by Mrs. Tonnetta Y. Scott on behalf of OPSB.8
10/08/2021Notice of Responses to Staff's First Set of Data Requests electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.9
09/24/2021Motion for Protective Order of Palomino Solar, LLC and Memorandum in Support.11
09/24/2021Confidential Document Target: CONFIDENTIAL Application filed by Cardno, Inc. on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC. (32 pages)1
09/24/2021Exhibit R (Distances to Structures, Property Boundaries, and Roads) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.20
09/24/2021Exhibit Q (Summary of Public Comments Received) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.36
09/24/2021Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 5 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.301
09/24/2021Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 4 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.302
09/24/2021Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 3 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.52
09/24/2021Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 2 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.77
09/24/2021Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment Appendix E 1 of 5) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.102
09/24/2021Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment 2 of 2) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.47
09/24/2021Exhibit P (Ecological Assessment 1 of 2) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.46
09/24/2021Exhibit O (Historic Architectural Reconnaissance Survey 2 of 2) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.103
09/24/2021Exhibit O (Historic Architectural Reconnaissance Survey 1 of 2) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.103
09/24/2021Exhibit M (Drain Tile Mitigation Plan) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.15
09/24/2021Exhibit L (Glint and Glare Analysis) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.12
09/24/2021Exhibit K (Visual Resource Assessment and Mitigation Plan 2 of 2) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.44
09/24/2021Exhibit K (Visual Resource Assessment and Mitigation Plan 1 of 2) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.43
09/24/2021Exhibit J (Landscape Plan) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.29
09/24/2021Exhibit I (Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.115
09/24/2021Exhibit H (Existing Conditions Background Sound Survey and Noise Impact Assessment) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.43
09/24/2021Exhibit G (Decommissioning Plan) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.12
09/24/2021Exhibit F (Public Information and Comment & Complaint Resolution Plan) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.38
09/24/2021Exhibit E (Socioeconomic Report - Redacted) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.28
09/24/2021Exhibit D (Property Value Impact Study) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.164
09/24/2021Exhibit C (PJM Interconnection Studies) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.74
09/24/2021Exhibit B (Transportation Effect and Route Evaluation Study) electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.59
09/24/2021Application Figures 3 of 3 electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.20
09/24/2021Application Figures 2 of 3 electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.22
09/24/2021Application Figures 1 of 3 electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.17
09/24/2021Redacted Application including Cover Letter and Affidavit electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.89
09/24/2021Motion for a Protective Order and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.12
09/24/2021Motion for Waiver and memorandum in support electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.7
07/12/2021Proof of Publication and Mailing for Second Public Information Meeting electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.48
06/11/2021Second Pre-Application Notification Letter electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.3
04/21/2021Service Notice.2
04/21/2021Administrative Law Judge Entry denying the motion for partial waiver as detailed herein. electronically filed by Ms. Mary E Fischer on behalf of Sarah J. Parrot, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.6
04/02/2021Motion for Waiver and memorandum in support electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.8
03/24/2021Proof of Publication and Mailing for Public Information Meeting electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.28
02/19/2021Pre-Application Notification Letter electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.3
01/29/2021Service Notice1
01/29/2021Administrative Law Judge Entry ordering that Palomino’s motion for waiver be granted to the extent Applicant is requesting waiver of the Board’s requirement that a public information meeting be held in the area in which the Project is to be located, as stated in Paragraph 9. electronically filed by Kelli C. King on behalf of Sarah J. Parrot, Administrative Law Judge, Ohio Power Siting Board.5
01/27/2021Correspondence Regarding Motion for Waiver electronically filed by Mrs. Kimberly M Naeder on behalf of OPSB.4
01/14/2021In the Matter of the Motion for Waiver and Request for Expedited Ruling and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Ina Avalon on behalf of Palomino Solar, LLC.10