benefits

AMERICAN-MADE ENERGY

Energy from the Daystar Renewable Energy project will go directly onto the local electrical grid, providing the surrounding area and the state of Washington with homegrown energy. This project increases American energy independence, boosts the local economy, and creates jobs.

New revenue without raising taxes

Along with creating a more secure and reliable energy grid that supports the local economy, Daystar Renewable Energy will create a new revenue stream for the local government without raising taxes. The new, annual source of revenue will have a meaningful impact on local services, such as schools and infrastructure.

Job creation

This project will create approximately 140 new jobs during construction as well as additional long-term opportunities once operational. Local vendors and businesses will be utilized when possible to bring even more money directly into the local economy. The construction period also brings an increase in local spending including hotels, grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, and other vendors.

LAND USE BENEFITS

Solar projects preserve the agricultural character of the community. Solar energy projects also allow landowners to preserve their family land for future generations who may choose to return the land to farming once the project comes to the end of its useful life.

LOW-IMPACT

Utility-scale solar has little to no impact on the underlying land. Drainage is maintained or redesigned to allow for proper water control. Grading and compaction are minimal, and the topsoil is preserved. In addition, solar energy facilities are a great neighbor. They don’t create air pollution, odors, contaminated water, or nuisance sounds.

NATURAL SCREENING

Daystar Renewable Energy is committed to developing a vegetation management plan which adheres to state and local rules. Development of these plans would include consideration of the most appropriate plants for the area.

DECOMMISSIONING

Daystar Renewable Energy leases include decommissioning requirements on leased land. Additionally, Daystar will create an overall decommissioning plan to ensure the removal of all equipment at the end of the project’s life. Once the equipment is removed, the land can be returned to its original condition.

POLLINATORS

Daystar Renewable Energy is exploring the use of revegetating areas disturbed during construction with pollinator-friendly plants that can have a positive impact on neighboring harvest yields and overall ecosystem health.

A SUSTAINABLE, LOW-TO-NO WATER USE SOURCE OF INCOME

Solar projects require no water to operate, although some water may be used from time to time to clean dust from the panels to ensure they produce the maximum amount of clean energy possible. For this reason, they’re a great way for landowners to earn steady, long-term income without using precious local water resources.

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