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:! 7 CEDAR CREEK <br />er-ergy <br />City of Ramsey <br />Land Use Application <br />R1 - 2/18/2025 <br />Connexus Anoka -Ramsey Closed Landfill Solar PV <br />Project Narrative: <br />Cedar Creek Energy, a local solar developer and EPC, has entered into a 30-year agreement with <br />Connexus Energy, the local utility provider, to develop, construct, and maintain a 4.125 MW AC / <br />5.046 MW DC solar array on the Anoka Ramsey Closed Landfill. The site, currently owned by the <br />State of Minnesota and managed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Closed <br />Landfill Division, was selected by Connexus Energy due to its limited potential for future <br />development. As a closed landfill, the site cannot support traditional construction, making a solar <br />PV system an ideal secondary use. The primary function of the site remains serving as a buffer to <br />the landfill while supporting the treatment and remediation of known contaminants from past solid <br />waste operations. <br />Construction is expected to begin in spring/early summer of 2025, with a Commercial Operation <br />Date (COD) by the end of 2025. The system will utilize single -axis tracking technology to optimize <br />land use and maximize energy production. All energy generated will be sold to Connexus Energy, <br />which will distribute the clean, renewable power to its members throughout its service territory. <br />The project is expected to take 4-5 months to complete and will employ 30-40 workers throughout <br />the construction phase. Wages will comply with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Prevailing Wage <br />& Apprenticeship guidelines. Cedar Creek Energy plans to leverage its in-house licensed <br />electricians and staff for the installation, alongside local subcontractors. <br />Page 1 of 8 <br />