Duane Arnold Solar LLC

This webpage contains information about the Duane Arnold Solar LLC utility-scale solar project applications that NextEra has submitted to Linn County. This page is updated whenever new information is received and as the application moves through the review process.

All utility-scale solar applications in Linn County must undergo the same rigorous review process, which includes a series of public meetings. This review process is designed to review all applications thoroughly against the development standards contained in Linn County's utility-scale solar ordinance and will take several months. Additional standards may be imposed as part of the review process.

Learn about the review process here.

Applications Currently Submitted

Duane Arnold Solar I LLC

Duane Arnold Solar II LLC

Staff Report

The application was reviewed by staff prior to being reviewed by the Technical Review Committee (TRC), Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC), and Board of Supervisors. 

View the Staff Report (PDF).

Review Status

Review GroupMeeting DateAgendaVideo of MeetingReview Status
Technical Review CommitteeThursday, May 19View meeting agendaWatch meeting videoComplete
Planning & Zoning CommissionJuly 28 at 6 p.m. Palo Community CenterView meeting agendaWatch meeting videoComplete
Board of Supervisors - First ConsiderationAugust 22 at 6 p.m. Palo Community CenterView meeting agenda
Postponed to August 29, 2022
Board of Supervisors - First ConsiderationAugust 29 at 6 p.m. Palo Community CenterView meeting agendaWatch meeting videoComplete
Board of Supervisors - Second Consideration August 30 at 6 p.m. Palo Community CenterView meeting agendaWatch meeting videoComplete
Board of Supervisors - Third & Final Consideration
September 6 at 6 p.m. Palo Community CenterView meeting agendaWatch meeting videoComplete


View a flowchart (PDF) of the public meeting process.

Third Party Review