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Orion Solar Project Faces Local Pushback | Lake Charles News
Orion’s quietly locking down nearly 5,000 acres north of Moss Bluff for a massive solar project—secured via long-term leases dating back to 2022, with some running 30-37 years. Landowners like Michael Moore see it as a smart recovery after hurricane damage, while local officials including Rep. Brett Geymann and police jurors Darby Quinn and Mike Smith oppose it, citing community resistance. Orion insists they need parish approval to build, with leases only activating after construction begins—and even then, the process could drag through courts. The final call rests with local authorities…
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