EAST PEORIA (25News Now) – Another solar farm is coming to Tazewell County, and it could help residents save money on their electric bill.
The community solar site is being built at the corner of Springfield and Eisele Roads in East Peoria.
Tazewell County Community Development Administrator Jacklynn Workman said the site will be a five-megawatt community solar facility. People living nearby will be able to subscribe to the renewable energy source through the company, Generate Power, and earn credits on their electric bills.
“It would be a credit with each company,” Workman said. “[For] each product, it’s probably going to differ, but [it could be] a 15% savings on their utility bill.”
Workman said people interested in subscribing can reach out to Generate Power to learn more.
She said the project is expected to take around six months to complete once ground has been broken.
According to Workman, Tazewell County is home to nine solar farms.
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