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Conditional UseApprovedBlue Mound Township (northwest of 1900 North Rd. and 2500 East Rd.)

Towanda Renewables Solar & BESS Facility (SU-26-05)

McLean County

Description

Requesting a special use to allow a commercial solar energy generating facility and battery energy storage system in the Agriculture District.

Impact summary

Expands renewable energy generation while raising local discussion on emergency preparedness and fire suppression standards.

Applicant

Name
Towanda Renewables, LLC by Nexamp
Address
Blue Mound Township (northwest of 1900 North Rd. and 2500 East Rd.)

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · County Board

Approved18–1

Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.

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