TILTON SOLAR

EARTHRISE ENERGY

Earthrise Energy is an independent power producer with a mission of adding new sources of clean energy to the grid faster than ever before. Earthrise acquires, owns, and operates existing power plants and leverages their transmission infrastructure to accelerate renewable energy development, bringing projects online 2-3x faster than typical “greenfield” solar development. Earthrise owns and operates 1.7 GW of natural gas-fired peaking plants and is planning 1.5 GW of complimentary solar projects across the Midwest.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Earthrise Energy’s Tilton Solar Project is a proposed 188 MW commercial solar facility in Vermilion County. The Project will be developed on leased land from private landowners and located near the Tilton Energy Center, Earthrise Energy’s natural gas peaker plant. By leveraging the existing infrastructure at the Tilton Energy Center as the point of interconnection, Tilton Solar will add complementary, zero-carbon generation to the local grid—producing power when the natural gas plant is not operating. This hybrid model strengthens local energy security by pairing new renewable capacity with the dispatchable reliability of natural gas during peak demand periods. Together, these resources will create a more resilient and balanced energy system for the region, supporting both environmental goals and grid stability.

TILTON SOLAR OVERVIEW

Capacity at Point of Interconnection 188 MWac
Location Between the Village of Tilton and the Village of Catlin along Catlin-Tilton Road
Anticipated Project Life 30 - 35 years (minimum)
Transmission Operator Ameren
Regional Transmission Operator Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO)
Setbacks Adjacent Residences/Residences across the road: 300 feet Adjacent Properties w/o Residences: 50 feet Catlin-Tilton Rd: 100 feet Other Public Rights of Way: 50 feet
Vegetative Screening Catlin-Tilton Rd: Double Row of Trees and Miscanthus Adjacent Residences: Double Row of Trees Public Right of Ways & Adjacent Properties w/o Residences: Single Row of Trees

TILTON SOLAR PROJECT AREA

By the numbers

Tilton solar will generate an estimated

$1.5 million

New Tax Proceeds to Local Taxing Bodies in the First Year of Operations

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS, FIRST YEAR BREAKDOWN

Taxing Body 35-Year Average Annual 35-Year Total
Vermilion County $155,690 $5,449,135
Danville Township $7,529 $263,524
Catlin Township $14,191 $496,699
Danville Road & Bridge $7,039 $246,372
Catlin Road & Bridge $38,331 $1,341,574
Catlin Fire $35,271 $1,234,483
Danville Area Community College 507 $75,509 $2,642,832
Westville Library $4,169 $145,914
Catlin Library $21,135 $739,733
Catlin Unit 5 (bonds) $14,268 $499,392
Conservation District $12,686 $444,002
Airport Authority $1,143 $39,991
Catlin Cemetery $5,701 $199,539
Salt Fork CUSD 512 $577,696 $20,219,344
Danville Unit 118 $17,712 $619,912

EMPLOYMENT

Tilton Solar will be 100% union built. The Project will generate significant employment opportunities during construction and commercial operations.

Vermilion County Jobs Created

Construction Operations
Direct 100 2
Indirect 165 6.8
Induced 66 3.6
Total 331 12.4

TIMELINE

2026

APPLY FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS

2026

RECEIVE PERMIT APPROVALS

End of 2026

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

2027-2028

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL, SITE INVESTIGATION, AND AVOIDANCE

Earthrise Energy prioritizes environmental stewardship through comprehensive studies and mitigation. Field investigations inform the design of the facility, minimizing impact on wetlands, archaeological sites, habitats, and other sensitive areas. Earthrise ensures there are cover crops, thorough drain tile mapping, and other remediation techniques to maintain proper drainage throughout the project.

WETLAND AND STREAM DELINEATION

1. Site plans will avoid impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and bodies of wate.r
2. Final engineering and building permit plans will prioritize avoidance.

THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES REVIEW

1. Project design will minimize habitat impacts.
2. There will be no impact to listed Federal or State rare species.

CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDY

1. Archaeologically and historically sensitive areas are being surveyed and studied.
2. Archaeological evaluations are underway with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

DRAIN TILE

1. Earthrise is working with landowners and drainage consultants to locate, and map drain tiles in the project area.
2. Earthrise will avoid, reroute, or repair drain tile to maintain proper drainage.

Construction for the Tilton Solar project is anticipated to last 18 months. Earthrise will coordinate closely with local jurisdictions to keep the public informed.

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

1

Land Preparation & Roadwork
Plant cover crops, construct access roads, laydown yards, and fencing.

2

Electrical Installation
Lay cables to collect the electricity generated by the solar panels. Install inverters on pile foundations.

3

Pile Installation
Drive piles (steel l-beams) to provide a structural base to support the array.

4

Tracker & Panel Installation
Mount the tracker system on the piles, install and wire solar panels onto the racking system.

5

Commissioning
Inspect, test and certify equipment before operations. Complete restoration work, including repair of public roads.

Construction for the Tilton Solar project is anticipated to last 18 months. Earthrise will coordinate closely with local jurisdictions to keep the public informed.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Earthrise Energy is registered as a Public Benefit Limited Liability Company (PBLLC), which means that we align our goals with the long-term needs of all our stakeholders. We strive to be active and engaged in our communities through our RISE Grant giving, workforce development programs, scholarships, and event sponsorships. Earthrise has financially supported organizations like The Nature Foundation of Will County, ShareFest of Will County, United Way of Danville, Vermilion County Animal Shelter Foundation and Danville Public School Foundation, Crete Park Pals, The Crete Emergency Management Agency, and many more. Earthrise has awarded scholarships to both Joliet Junior College and Governors State University. In addition, Earthrise is active in multiple chambers of commerce and has sponsored a wide variety of local events.