Hello, and thank you for the time to hear our concerns and requests.

We are frustrated with Caden Energix and their irresponsible management of the Endless Caverns North Project and Endless Caverns South Project.

Caden Energix claims to support clean energy but has failed to provide timely information about its solar farm projects. They filed their Notice of Intent for their Endless Caverns project after its site plan submission and the SUP vote. Neighbors of the project are left in the dark, with critical environmental questions not fully answered. Corners are cut to push ahead on a project before all the facts are made public. It seems as if this is an ongoing practice with Energix to speed through permitting processes.

The best way to ensure projects serve the public good is through detailed planning and written commitments that are not misleading and are filed on time. Environmental responsibility should be at the forefront of ALL projects, even those designated as “green.”

Our region has invested heavily to improve the water quality of Smith Creek and to preserve its farmland. Landowners have worked with environmentalists to fence cattle from creeks and prevent chemical runoff from crops. As homeowners that live along the creek, we took extra steps to install a protective septic system. We expect the same from corporations.

We worry that improper and hurried application processes may result in negative agricultural impacts and waterway pollution, consequences that we will live with, not Energix. We have concerns about erosion and runoff impacts. How will this large industrial facility affect the abundant wildlife and waterfowl that call this home? What are specific plans to safely remove and dispose of spent panels?

We hope you consider these factors and not issue a PBR to Energix Renewable Energies. We also voice our support for the DEQ regulation amendments.