The Muddy Creek Energy Park is a proposed solar photovoltaic energy generation facility with a generating capacity of approximately 199 megawatts (MW). The facility would be located within a site boundary of approximately 1,588 acres of private land zoned for Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) in Linn County, Oregon. In addition to the proposed solar photovoltaic arrays, the facility would include an up to 199 MW battery energy storage system; a collector substation; power collection system; approximately 0.5 mile overhead 230 kV transmission line; point of interconnection (POI); perimeter fencing, access roads, and staging areas.
Status: Under Review
On May 19, 2023, the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE or Department) received a Notice of Intent to File an Application for a Site Certificate for the Muddy Creek Energy Park (proposed facility).
Public Comments
The Department requests public comments on the NOI to help identify issues and areas of concern that should be addressed in the full application. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 PM PDT on August 11, 2023 to be considered.
ODOE has an online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings.
To comment on this project, select “Muddy Creek Energy Park” from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment.
Written comments may be submitted in writing by mail, e-mail, or by fax. Please send comments to:
Oregon Department of Energy
ATTN: Chase McVeigh-Walker, Senior Siting Analyst
550 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (971) 600-5323
Fax: (503) 373-7806
Email: chase.mcveigh-walker@energy.oregon.gov
The Department held a public informational meeting at Brownsville City Hall on the Notice of Intent on July 25, 2023. The meeting provided an opportunity for in-person and remote participation.
Meeting Materials
Location
Linn County, approximately 8 miles south of Brownsville, Oregon. PDF Map | Online Map
Applicant/Certificate holder:
Muddy Creek Energy Park LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS USE Corp.
ODOE contact: Chase McVeigh-Walker
Applicant/Certificate holder contact: Brian Tran
Project Timeline
Notice of Intent
05/19/2023
Public Notice of Notice of Intent
06/27/2023
Deadline to Submit Written Comments on NOI
08/11/2023
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