OHIO (September 8, 2025) -- “Ohio has taken a step forward in the critical effort to address climate change by approving the Eastern Cottontail Solar Project, which will generate 220 megawatts of electricity on private land in Fairfield County.
The project was approved in August by the Ohio Power Siting Board, a state board that oversees energy projects.
Audubon’s science tells us that two-thirds of North American birds are at-risk of extinction from climate change. We must rapidly expand responsibly sited renewable energy to address this threat. Approving these types of projects is vital to ensuring a future where birds can thrive.
We can advance renewable energy responsibly by avoiding, minimizing and offsetting impacts to birds and their habitat. Throughout this process, the developer engaged in proactive consultation with Audubon and implemented conservation recommendations to best protect birds. This is a great example of how the state of Ohio can move forward to achieve the clean energy future birds and people need to thrive.
We’re pleased to see that the project is moving forward. We will continue to work towards renewable energy solutions across Ohio that are good for birds and people.”
About Audubon Great Lakes
Audubon Great Lakes is a regional office of Audubon, learn more at gl.audubon.org.
The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety
