The panel of state regulators that reviews utility rates will soon have a new leader who has a history of opposing renewable energy issues. This is causing concerns for supporters of a proposed solar farm from AEP.
Sam Randazzo鈥檚 appointment to chair the sent up red flags to supporters of AEP鈥檚 400 megawatt solar farm.
Randazzo鈥檚 former group, , is against the proposal.
Vice President Marc Reitter said Randazzo is smart and experienced, and Reitter hopes he gives their proposal a fair shot.
鈥淗e鈥檒l evaluate the record and I think he鈥檒l find that these projects offer economic hope to a part of the state that I think has been left behind. And I think he鈥檒l find merit in that," Reitter said.
AEP said there鈥檚 a need for this solar farm in Highland County based on fuel diversity, carbon reduction, and economic development for Appalachia.
