Solar development began in Lincoln a few years ago with the construction of a solar farm on Kickapoo Street. 

Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch explains that the purpose of that solar farm was to generate enough power to run the Waste Water Treatment Plant. He says that with the increased energy costs of late, solar has really started to grow in the Logan County community. 

The Mayor states that when the City decides to build a community solar project, it can be a long process, even though it is completed entirely internally. He notes that when it comes to residential solar, they try to make the process as easy as possible. 

As the Mayor of Lincoln, it is Welch's responsibility to have the best interests of the City at heart. He admits that too much solar development could land lock the community, and make future City development very difficult. 

The City of Lincoln is staying open to the financial benefits of having solar farms in the community, while maintaining the need to regulate it responsibly.