SANGCHRIS ENERGY CENTER

The Sangchris Energy Center is a proposed 300 megawatt / 1200 megawatt-hour energy storage project that will interconnect to an existing transmission line approximately 3 miles south of the Kincaid Power Station. At peak output, this project will discharge the electricity necessary to power nearly 100,000 homes for a 4-hour period.

The project will be sited on approximately 45-acres of farmland south of the County Rd 1400 North and east of County Rd 150 E.

Notice of County Board Meeting

On November 29th, the Christian County Zoning Board of Appeals recommended the approval of the Sangchris Energy Center’s application for a special use permit. This approval came with conditions from the Board requiring exhaustive studies of project property drainage and mine subsidence risks and the development of a County approved Emergency Response Plan.

This recommendation moves to the County Board which shall meet on December 19th to address the item. Please use the information below if you would like to attend the meeting and reach out to sangchris@eastpointenergy.com with any questions.

Date, Time, & Location: December 19th, 2023 @ 6:30PM @ 101 S Main St, Taylorville, IL 62568

PROJECT AT A GLANCE

  • Electrical grid impact: Enhance the reliability and resiliency of the local electrical grid
  • Economic Impact: Contribute to the county’s economic development – contributions will replace portions of county revenue lost as the Kincaid Power Station retires
  • Environmental impact: The project has no air pollutions emissions and limited noise pollution
  • Safety: The project will adhere to all relevant codes and standards for battery energy storage systems consistent with industry standards. We will coordinate closely with the relevant Fire Departments including, but not limited to, the Midland and Pawnee Fire Departments
  • Traffic impact: After construction, there will be no long term impact on traffic – Less than 1 car per day during operations