We, the undersigned residents of Vermilion County, urge the Village of Catlin and Tilton to approve the proposed 188-MWac Tilton Solar Project. The Tilton Solar Project will provide a long-term economic boost to the Villages and Vermilion County by creating new family wage jobs, stimulating local economic activity for local businesses, and providing long-term tax revenue.

Earthrise Energy is committed to being a good corporate citizen and is local to the community, operating the Tilton Energy Center in Tilton. The company has sponsored local community events and projects including the Vermilion County Fair, Balloons Over Vermilion, and United Way’s Radiothon. The company has also provided over $210,000 in grants to help fund organizations like the Danville Public School Foundation, It Takes a Village, United Way of Danville, Gateway Family Services, Vermilion Advantage, and many more.

For these reasons, I urge the Villages of Catlin and Tilton to approve the Tilton Solar Project and ensure that the project can begin construction next summer.