FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The mayor of Fernandina Beach says a news solar panel farm could be coming to town, and it would help lower electric bills for those living in the city.
Mayor John Miller said Florida Public Utilities brought the idea to the city.
"FPU is committed to putting together a project so they can provide solar energy that provides power to bring the rates down inside the city limits," said Miller.
Resident Jane Holzkamp said this is the first she's heard of the plan but does like the idea.
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"As an option, that would be very nice," said Holzkamp.
Miller said the solar farm would be placed at the airport.
"We want it to be aesthetically pleasing," Miller said, adding he's not sure on how many panels FPU would put on the site.
Miller said he's not sure how much the project would cost because the power company is still in the beginning planning stages, but said FPU would pay for it.
Holzkamp said she'll be waiting to see the outcome.
The mayor said once a design is figured out and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, the project will go back in front of the Fernandina Beach commission for final approval.
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