Summary of Public Outreach by Doug Herling

Grange Solar Grazing Center

Community Engagement and Public Interaction Report

Introduction

This report summarizes the extraordinary amount of community engagement and public interaction undertaken by the Grange Solar Grazing Center (“Grange”) to date, and the plan for communication going forward.

Section I of this report provides an overview of the Project. Section II describes the numerous ways that Grange makes staff members available and makes Project information available to the public, including through extensive outreach about its good neighbor program. Of particular note is the Community Listening Tour, described in Section III, which sets Grange apart. Instead of a typical solar education event where experts do the talking, Grange chose to listen and then craft the Project’s commitments to meet the needs of the community as expressed by the local residents themselves. In Section IV, Grange highlights its many interactions with local public officials and community leaders As described in Section V, the Project is already making significant positive impacts through repeated sponsorships, sizeable donations, and regular participation in local events. Section VI contains a summary of Grange’s wide-reaching media outreach efforts, including everything from digital platforms like Facebook to traditional methods like billboards. Finally, Section VII of this report summarizes the ways that Grange will be accessible, be responsible, and create a lasting positive impact throughout the future of the Project.

Grange’s inclusive approach to community engagement and public impact reflects its deep commitment to serving the public interest and fostering trust and long-term collaboration with the community.

This report is divided into sections as follows:

I. Project Overview

II. Community Engagement

A. Early Outreach

B. Local Office

C. Open House Events

D. Outreach to and Meetings with Project Neighbors

E. Door-to-Door Canvassing of Residents in the Surrounding Area

F. Public Information Meetings

III. Community Listening Tour

IV. Engaging Elected Community Leaders

A. Briefings of Township Officials

B. Outreach to County Officials

C. Outreach to Village Officials

V. Sponsorships, Community Events, and Community Initiatives

A. Sponsorships

B. Funding Research and Recovery for Indian Lake and Volunteering for Great Miami River

C. County Fair

D. Chambers of Commerce

E. The Harwood Institute

F. Disaster Recovery and Relief

VI. Media Outreach

A. Digital Media

B. Informational Billboards, Postcards, and Direct Mail

C. Press Coverage

VII. Ongoing and Future Engagement Plans

A. Local Representative and Complaint Resolution Program

B. Community Benefits

VIII. Conclusion

I. Project Overview

The Grange Solar Grazing Center is a proposed 500 MW solar power facility combined with a planned sheep grazing operation (the “Project”), currently under development in Logan County, Ohio The general purpose of the Project is to maximize energy production from solar resources in order to deliver clean, renewable electricity to the regional transmission system to serve the needs of electric utilities and their customers while supporting and growing the livestock agriculture economy in Logan County and the surrounding region. The Project will be located on approximately 2,570 acres of privately-owned land and consist of arrays of solar panels on racking, along with inverters, electric collection cables, a collection substation, an electric interconnection line, access roads, an operation and maintenance building, pyranometers, laydown areas for construction staging, and livestock-related infrastructure. All above-ground structures and equipment will be fenced for safety and security, as well as to confine the livestock and exclude predators. Grange plans to file its application in October 2024, begin construction in the second quarter of 2026, and begin commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2027.

Grange places great importance on community engagement. The Grange office is a community hub and resource center located in the planned Project area, at 315 E Main St, Russells Point, Ohio 43348. The office is consistently staffed by several team members and is accessible to the public. The Grange team ensures that the office is open at least 6 days per week to serve as Project headquarters and provide the community with ample opportunities to connect with Grange.

II. Community Engagement

The Grange team has been actively engaging with the local community regarding the development of the Project since 2019 through letters, meetings, and an extensive outreach campaign. Grange has also maintained a local office since 2022. As further described below, the public outreach efforts by Grange have included 8 open house events to provide information on solar energy, 6 rounds of targeted outreach to neighboring property owners, hundreds of door-to-door visits, and countless conversations with community members. Grange recently hosted the two Public Information Meetings required by the Ohio Power Siting

Board (OPSB) process, as described below. And Grange continues to engage the community through regular office hours, individual follow-ups, hosting Open House & Coffee meet-ups, hosting Open House & Pizza evenings, and sponsoring and attending community events

A. Early Outreach

The Grange team initially engaged property owners in late 2019 and early 2020 through letters sent to dozens of property owners in Logan, Shelby and Auglaize Counties, describing Grange’s interest in building a utility-scale solar facility and gauging landowner interest in potentially leasing acreage for the potential project. In late 2019, Grange hired a land agent to make contact with farmers and landowners in the area. That member of the team lived and worked from Russells Point and attempted to make contact with the dozens of agricultural landowners in future Grange Solar Grazing Center Project Area. In early 2020, Grange held an in-person meeting in Wapakoneta where interested landowners could get answers to their questions about solar, lease terms, or any other concerns that attendees might have. Members of the Grange team were also in the area meeting with landowners on a weekly basis.

B. Local Office

Maintaining and staffing a local office is of paramount importance to Grange, because the Grange team recognizes that trust is earned. Grange team members work hard to earn that trust by being present and available for conversations with community members at any time including at its office which is staffed and open to the public at least 6 days a week.

The first office that Grange opened in Logan County was located at 130 E. Lake Street in Lakeview, Ohio . That building served as a community hub, project event space, and solar learning center, starting when Grange moved in on February 15, 2022 until March of 2024. On March 14, 2024, a devastating EF3 tornado struck the Village of Lakeview and caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and local infrastructure. When the Grange team learned that the tornado had severely damaged the Village’s Municipal building, the team voluntarily moved out of its office space to allow the Village to establish an interim headquarters during the tornado recovery and beyond.

As the tornado recovery efforts continued, Grange relocated its office to 139 W. Columbus Avenue, a coworking space and community hub in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Throughout the two months of using this temporary office space, Grange was committed to supporting the Indian Lake community’s recovery efforts. Grange offered financial contributions to local nonprofits and local restaurants, and Grange team members volunteered their time and energy to assist in cleanup and recovery efforts in Lakeview and nearby areas.

In June 2024, Grange moved into a new office at 315 E. Main Street in Russells Point, Ohio. To mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 12, 2024, in collaboration with the Logan County Chamber of Commerce and Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce The event was attended by a representative of the Secretary of State’s office, officials from the Logan County Chamber, local economic development representatives, participating landowners, and members of the public. The ribbon cutting was followed by a widely advertised open house event.

C. Open House Events

Beginning in late 2023, Grange began to hold open house events at its office to provide opportunities for community members to get information, ask questions, and provide input on the Project. The five Open House & Coffee events in the morning, two Open House & Pizza events in the evenings, and the additional Open House ribbon cutting event were designed to provide information and education regarding various aspects of solar energy development in Ohio. During each Open House event, various visual aids were on display and printed materials about utility-scale solar energy, Grange, and Open Road Renewables were made available for anyone in attendance. Discussion ranged across many topics, including the drivers of solar energy development in Ohio, landscaping, impacts on agricultural land, regulation, health and safety considerations, PV technology, decommissioning, and other relevant aspects of project development Grange still holds office hours every two weeks at its Russells Point office and plans to hold two more Open House & Coffee events through the end of the year The materials typically made available during Open House events are provided on the Grange website (www.grange.solar/resources) and at the Project office.

D. Outreach to and Meetings with Project Neighbors

Grange has conducted six rounds of outreach to the owners of residences located on properties adjoining, or near, the Project. The first round of outreach began in late 2023 and introduced the Project as well as Grange’s good neighbor program. The second round of outreach in April of 2024 provided information to neighboring landowners about ongoing surveying activities. The third round of outreach in the spring of 2024 was targeted specifically to neighbors of the Project and invited them to Grange’s community listening tour, which is discussed further below. The fourth round of outreach in August 2024 reminded neighbors of the good neighbor program. The fifth round of outreach in August 2024 provided notice of the first Public Information Meeting, and the sixth round of outreach in September 2024 notified neighbors of the second Public Information Meeting. These six rounds of targeted outreach are described more fully below and the letters can be found at www.grange.solar/letters.

Neighbor Outreach 1: The first round of neighbor outreach occurred during November 2023 and

included 67 residential property owners adjoining, or in close proximity to, the Project. The purpose of the initial outreach was to provide introductory information about the Project, Project development team, solar energy, and Grange’s good neighbor program. Grange contacted neighbors through a combination of mailing letters (Letter #1) and door-knocking at residential addresses Grange knocked on 60 doors and had conversations with approximately 20 neighbors during the first round of outreach.

Neighbor Outreach 2: Grange sent a subsequent letter (Letter #2) in early April to 90 nearby landowners to alert them of ongoing field surveys associated with Grange’s permitting activities. This letter included contact information for the Grange Solar team and an explanation of the ongoing activities.

Neighbor Outreach 3: Grange sent a subsequent letter (Letter #3) in early April 2024 to approximately 130 neighboring and nearby residents to the Project. This letter contained information about the upcoming community listening sessions and how to sign up to attend one of the sessions. It included information about dates, times and locations.

Neighbor Outreach 4: Grange sent a fourth letter (Letter #4) in August 2024 to 134 residential property owners adjoining, or in close proximity to, the Project, reminding them of the available good neighbor program. Enclosed in the letter, the Good Neighbor Agreement was provided along with a map of the Project in their vicinity along with Grange’s contact information.

Neighbor Outreach 5: Grange sent a fifth letter (Letter #5) in August 2024 that was sent to 394 residential property owners adjoining, or in close proximity to, the Project. This was the official notification of the first of two required Public Information Meetings, which was held at the Indian Lake High School on September 5, 2024.

Neighbor Outreach 6: Grange sent a sixth letter (Letter #6) in September 2024 that was sent to 528 residential property owners adjoining, or in close proximity to, the Project. This was the official notification of the second required Public Information Meeting, which was held at the Indian Lake Middle School on October 8, 2024.

Because neighboring landowners will have a particular long-term relationship with the Project, Grange has designed its good neighbor program to include neighbors in the Project and directly address their questions and needs with respect to it. Full details of the Project’s good neighbor program are available to the public on the Project’s website at www.grange.solar/good-neighbor-program.

In addition, Grange has also performed a separate outreach effort to inform approximately 100 adjacent farm field owners of an aspect of the Project’s good neighbor program that specifically relates to drain tile. This separate program makes commitments specifically to ensure drain tile systems on Project land and the shared drain tile infrastructure across nearby parcels are kept fully functional during construction and operation. This program is designed to address drainage concerns from neighboring agricultural landowners and to provide peace of mind, through direct bilateral commitments made outside of the OPSB process, that their drain tile and crop yields will not be negatively impacted by the Project. With the help of a local drain tile installer and expert with decades of experience, Grange is seeking as much information as possible about existing conditions, concerns, and needs from neighboring and nearby landowners. This information and these agreements will help ensure that Grange sets the standard for addressing drainage on solar projects in Ohio.

E. Door-to-Door Canvassing of Residents in the Surrounding Area

As the Project began to take shape and permitting surveys were set to begin, in November 2023, Grange mailed a new set of letters to residents in immediate vicinity of the Project. These letters went out to residents in Washington Township, Stokes Township, McArthur Township, and Bloomfield Township. The letter introduced Grange Solar and provided contact information inviting residents to set up meetings with company staff to learn more. The letters also relayed that company staff would be going door to door in the coming weeks to meet with community members.

During the weeks of November 6th, 13th, 27th, and December 4th of 2023, Grange staff traveled door to door and met with many residents, answered questions about the Project, and provided resources along with a means of contacting the Grange team in the future. In the event that no one was home, a note and contact information was left to ensure the resident had a means for following up.

Grange concluded another round of door-to-door neighbor canvassing in September of 2024 that concluded in early October of 2024. This canvassing included 134 neighboring and nearby homes, the same residential property owners that received the August 2024 mailing (Letter #5). The purpose of this round of canvassing was to answer questions about the first Public Information Meeting, the good neighbor program, and how to get updates about the Project.

In September 2024, the Grange team also began door-to-door outreach of businesses in the Indian Lake area and throughout the County. The purpose of this outreach was to introduce ourselves as new members of the business community, to answer questions and address concerns about the Project, and to learn how to better position the Project to benefit local businesses. This outreach will continue throughout Fall 2024.

F. Public Information Meetings

Grange held its first Public Information Meeting on September 5, 2024, at Indian Lake High School, and its second Public Information Meeting on October 8, 2024, at Indian Lake Middle School. Various visual aids (such as maps showing preliminary site plans or preliminary landscaping plans, an explanation of agrivoltaics, etc.) were on display and printed materials about Grange and basic solar information were made available for the public to take. Subject matter experts were present to address questions about various topics, including archaeology, drain tile, construction, transportation, PV technology, agrivoltaics, and other relevant topics. The Grange team members coordinate all of the details of the Public Information Meetings, and at each one, several representatives from Grange were in attendance to meet with concerned community members and to discuss Project commitments The materials made available during the PIM are provided online at www.grange.solar/public-information-meeting (see the section called “Subjects and Materials at PIM #1” and “Subjects and Materials at PIM #2”).

Each of the Public Information Meetings was scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, although attendees frequently arrived as early as 4:30 PM, and throughout that time, attendees were encouraged to engage with the materials and experts at their own pace. The Grange team encouraged attendees to sign in, to create a record of attendance and a means for the Grange team to follow-up with additional information, although not everyone did so. Grange estimates that 200 people attended the first Public Information Meeting and 60 attended the second, which both represent a very successful outcome for attendance

The Public Information Meetings are a good opportunity for members of the public, who might not be comfortable meeting one-on-one with the Grange Team, to ask questions, and to leave written comments. Many of the written comments that were submitted to Grange are not about the Project specifically but instead express general opposition to solar energy. (See the full set of 13 written comment cards that were collected at the two Public Information Meetings, which are attached here as Appendix 1, e.g., “No solar No solar” and “Not interested.”) But the in-person conversations are often more productive. In the days since the Public Information Meetings, Grange continues to offer meetings with attendees who wish to follow-up and with any interested people who were unable to attend

III. Community Listening Tour

As part of the development of the Project, Grange partnered with Outcomes Management Group, LLC (OMG) to conduct a series of community listening sessions. Instead of a typical solar education or engagement event where experts do most of the talking, Grange chose to listen. Moderated listening sessions have been held across Ohio by organizations of all kinds to solicit candid feedback about issues that communities are facing But to the Grange team’s knowledge, this is the first time a solar project has conducted a listening tour. Grange’s listening sessions were widely publicized via mailings to Project neighbors, traditional paid media, paid online advertising, personal notification at local government meetings, media releases, postcards sent to over 2,000 county residents, and invitations sent to over 300 Logan County public officials and community leaders. These sessions engaged 118 participants, including business owners, community leaders, farmers, and residents, both online and in-person at five meetings held at Indian Lake High School and Ohio Hi-Point Career Center.

The listening tour sessions aimed to gather feedback, address concerns, and provide accurate information on key topics, including agricultural impact, property values, environmental considerations, and community benefits. Participants completed surveys and took part in group discussions facilitated by OMG consultants, through which Grange gained a deeper understanding of community concerns and identified opportunities for the Project to create a positive impact via tailored commitments that meet the needs of local residents Participants were also asked to indicate the top questions they wanted answered at the meeting, and the Grange staff took time to answer those questions after the group discussions had concluded. The complete listening tour consisted of four listening sessions followed by a presentation session, which was open to the general public and included a live question-and-answer opportunity. At the final session, OMG presented the findings from the listening sessions and Grange explained its plans to address the identified issues through Project design and commitments. The Grange Solar Grazing Center Community Listening Tour Summary Report is available at www.grange.solar/listening-tour-report

IV. Engaging Elected Community Leaders

A. Briefings of Township Officials

Grange first met with the Bloomfield, McArthur, Stokes, and Washington Townships in September and October 2023. Since then, Grange has attended several Stokes and Washington township meetings to update trustees on the Project’s progress and to be available to answer questions. Given the important business that townships carry out in their one or two meetings per month, Grange maintains an open offer

to attend any township meetings and provide updates whenever requested, while continuing to provide frequent updates on social media

B. Outreach to County Officials

Grange has been in regular communication with the Logan County Commissioners, county staff, and local economic development officials. Additionally, Grange has briefed the following local officials and organizations about the Project:

Logan County Auditor

Logan County Engineer

Logan County Soil & Water Conservation District

Logan County EMA

Logan County Fair Board

Logan County Chamber of Commerce

Logan County Historical Society

Logan County Land Trust

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center

Indian Lake School District Board of Education

C. Outreach to Village Officials

Indian Lake Superintendent

Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce

Indian Joint Fire District

Indian Lake EMS Joint Ambulance District

Indian Lake Watershed Project

Washington Township Police Chief

Indian Lake Development Corporation

Rotary Club of Bellefontaine

Logan County Health District

Logan County Harwood Initiative

Grange has regularly attended meetings held by the Village of Lakeview and Village of Russells Point since late 2023 to provide Project updates and answer questions.

Grange has briefed the following Village officials about the Project:

• Village of Lakeview Mayor

• Russells Point Police Chief

• Village of Russells Point Mayor

• Village of Lakeview Council

• Village of Russells Point Council

V. Sponsorships, Community Events, and Community Initiatives

A. Sponsorship

Since 2019, Grange has sponsored and participated in a great many events and fundraisers that support local causes. For example, this year Grange donated a golf cart purchased from a local golf cart dealer to be raffled at the Party at the Beach Event that raised funds for the Light Up the Lake Spectacular fireworks display; a community-wide 4th of July event that draws thousands of viewers to Indian Lake from across Ohio and beyond. This golf cart donation helped the Indian Lake Chamber raise more than $18,000 to support the Light Up the Lake Spectacular event. These events are critically important to the Indian Lake economy because they serve as a catalyst for attracting tourism revenue that fuels much of the local economy.

Grange is proud to lend its support to the vibrant Logan County community. Local events give Grange team members the opportunity to meet members of the community outside of Grange-initiated events,

canvassing, or local meetings. This is a great way to learn about what is important to the community to ensure that the Project and its commitments support the goals and growth of Logan County. Because Grange recognizes the importance of staying involved and supporting local events and organizations, Grange has committed to keep sponsoring local events throughout the life of the Project. The following is a nonexhaustive list of events that Grange has sponsored or participated in since 2019:

• Member and Sponsor, Logan County Chamber of Commerce, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Member and Sponsor, Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Logan County Fair Sponsor in 2021

• Booth Sponsor and Livestock Sale Buyer, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Downtown Lakeview Fourth Thursdays 2023

• Sponsor, Lakeview Business Group, Christmas in the Village

• Downtown Bellefontaine First Fridays 2024

• Sponsor, Indian Lake Watershed Project Nashville Hitmakers 2022, 2023, 2024

• Sponsor, Rotary of Bellefontaine Pancake Breakfast

• Sponsor, County Legends Concert, 2024

• Sponsor, Logan County Cattlemen Picnic 2023, 2024

• Sponsor, Party at the Beach, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Sponsor, Indian Lake High School Athletic Field 2023, 2024

• Sponsor, Washington Township Police Officers Association Beef Raffle

• Sponsor, Logan County United Way

• Sponsor, Ohio State University Sustainability Institute, EmPOWERment Program, 2023

• Sponsor, Ohio Cattlemen’s Gala, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Sponsor, Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, Young Shepherds 2023, 2024

• Sponsor, Osgood Bank, Spirit Sponsor, 2023

• Sponsor, Indian Lake High School Wrestling Club

• Sponsor, Indian Lake Development Corporation Pickleball Courts Fundraiser

• Participant, VFW/American Legion Memorial Day Parade

• Participant, Logan County Chamber Golf Outings 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

B. Funding Research and Recovery for Indian Lake and Volunteering for Great Miami River

Near the end of the 2021 boating season, Indian Lake began to be overtaken by invasive weeds that continue to significantly impact fishing and tourism on Indian Lake and cause far-reaching effects on the local economy. Witnessing this tragedy play out in real time, and seeing the response of incredible community organizations like the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce and Indian Lake Watershed Project, the Grange team realized that water quality was an important issue where Grange could make a positive impact

In 2022, Grange provided $4,000 of necessary initial funding to engage a team of scientists from Restorative Lake Sciences (RLS) to address the invasive weed issue at Indian Lake. RLS’s plan was ultimately selected by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to manage the problem, and they continue to work at Indian Lake and are making significant progress on improving lake conditions. Grange’s contribution to the lake’s recovery was recognized by the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce when they awarded Grange the Emerging Business of the Year Award in 2023. Grange continues to support lake recovery efforts through event sponsorships totaling more than $50,000 that are designed to raise additional funds for the Indian

Lake Watershed Project, which is working to improve the overall health of Indian Lake and its tributaries.

The Nashville Hitmakers event is one of the largest annual fundraisers for the organization that leads the Indian Lake research and recovery efforts. In 2022, when the event’s main sponsor backed out, Grange stepped in with little notice and provided sufficient funding for the event to move forward.

In addition, Grange staff has also volunteered their time and energy to the Great Miami River Clean Up. The Grange team joined other volunteers to collect debris and other materials from the Great Miami River to improve water flow and quality, while reducing soil erosion and improving recreation. Moreover, Grange has made an ongoing commitment, discussed in greater detail below, to support the cleanup and maintenance of a portion of the Great Miami River.

C. County Fair

The Logan County Fair is one of the largest events to take place each year in Logan County and Grange has been a proud “Day Sponsor” for 4 years. The County Fair plays a significant role in celebrating local culture and promoting agriculture education, and it serves as a gathering place for residents to socialize, connect, and showcase their talents. It also boosts the local economy through tourism, vendors, and entertainment. Grange is proud to support this important cultural tradition that strengthens community bonds, preserves heritage, and supports local businesses in agriculture.

The County Fair also provides an unparalleled opportunity to educate kids to be responsible, respectful, future leaders. Logan County kids that engage in the Junior Livestock Fair learn to work with young animals, providing feed, medical care, and necessary training to ensure the animal can be shown at the fair in a competition that is judged by local leaders in the agricultural economy. Without the support and investment from local businesses, these opportunities would not be possible. It is for these reasons that Grange has invested over $30,000 since 2019 to support this critical event and Grange has even begun to contribute to fairs in neighboring counties, where the Project will not be located, recognizing that communities don’t stop at a township or county line

Grange has also maintained a table in the Merchant Building of the County Fair since 2022. Every County Fair attendee has the opportunity to meet with Grange staff face-to-face, ask questions, learn about solar power and the Project, and schedule follow-up conversations with our team

D. Chambers of Commerce

Grange is a member in good standing of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce (joined in 2021) and the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce (joined in 2022). These organizations use membership dues to help serve, promote and enhance the economic well-being of the Logan County area with a goal of making it a superior place to visit, recreate, live, and do business while enhancing unity throughout the community.

In addition to standard membership dues, Grange has made significant donations to the Indian Lake Chamber. Specifically, Grange paid 100% of the printing expenses for the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Indian Lake Visitor’s Guide which circulates statewide to attract tourists and promote local businesses. (In 2024, this Visitor’s Guide was voted the Best Visitor’s Guide in Ohio by Midwest Traveler’s Magazine.) And in each of the past three years, Grange contributed $7,500 for its 5-Star Presidential Package sponsorship, which provides financial support for all summer events throughout the entire boating season on Indian Lake. These kinds of donations are a priority because Grange recognizes the importance of tourism for this community and the businesses that are Chamber members. Grange has been designed to maximize local

benefit and minimize any potential downsides especially to sectors as critical to the local economy as tourism.

A Grange team member is also actively involved in the Leadership Logan program, an immersive local leadership program that runs from September to May. Participants in the program, which meets monthly, learn valuable insights into different parts of the community. This is the second time that a Grange team member has gone through the program. More about Leadership Logan can be found on the program website: www.logancountyohio.com/leadership-logan-county.html

E. The Harwood Institute

The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and organizations address shared challenges and create positive change. The leadership of Logan County United Way, in partnership with Honda (which employs many Logan County residents), commissioned The Harwood Institute to survey Logan County in 2022 and produce a report about the community. Grange participated in that survey and community engagement process, including sending a staff member to a two-day workshop hosted by The Harwood Institute. The workshop explored the needs of the local community among a diverse set of local stakeholders ranging from county commissioners to educators and others. The report, “Forging a Bright Future - How Logan County Keeps Building,” was published in 2023 and is available at https://theharwoodinstitute.org/logan-county. Members of the Grange team are actively involved in the ongoing action teams formed from the Harwood workshop addressing youth and senior issues, respectively and these team members plan to attend Harwood’s second lab, Unleashing Impact, in the fall of 2024. Involvement in programs like Harwood are critical to making connections in the community and understanding how Grange can contribute to the long-term prosperity of Logan County.

F. Disaster Recovery and Relief

For several years, Grange’s team has proudly called Logan County home. When a series of tornados devastated the Indian Lake community in March 2024, the Grange team sprang into action, helping friends, neighbors, and strangers in the aftermath. Grange Staff participated in cleanup efforts and provided power cords, lights, surge protectors, firewood, and even stuffed animals to neighbors in need. Grange contributed $10,000 in supplies and donations in support of United Way and the needed efforts of local restaurant, LuLu’s Diner, to provide free meals to volunteers, victims, and service providers. Grange also helped set up a resource center for key local services called MARC, which served as a command center to address immediate community needs. Grange helped prepare dozens of generators for distribution across Russells Point, volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse, and supported other local aid efforts. And when Grange heard that the Village of Lakeview municipal building had been severely damaged, it immediately offered its own office space in Lakeview to support their recovery, and temporarily relocated its office to Bellefontaine. In the aftermath of the storms, Grange paused Project development activities to focus on supporting the community. This does not make Grange unique. Businesses and organizations in the community and across the state contributed time and money to support this community because it was the right thing to do. As the community continues to recover, the Grange team will be present to support those efforts.

VI. Media Outreach

The Grange team has used a wide variety of media to spread information about the Project far and wide, so

that all possible stakeholders can become informed.

A. Digital Media

Grange’s website (www.grange.solar) has been active since October 3, 2023, and contains hundreds of pages of informational content, news, and public announcements about relevant issues in general and the Project specifically.

Grange is active on numerous digital and social media platforms, including Facebook (www.facebook.com/grangesolarproject), YouTube (www.youtube.com/@GrangeSolar), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/grange-solar-ohio). Grange has also run advertisements and public information campaigns on web and mobile advertising channels such as Google Search, Instagram, and streaming television services like Roku, Sling, and SamsungTV. On the various digital platforms, Grange has enjoyed robust public engagement, especially in the months preceding the two Public Information Meetings and application submittal. All such channels regularly post information about the Project.

On Facebook alone, Grange has promoted content that has been seen over 1 million times and reached over 50,000 people who live in, or were visiting, Logan County. The advertising content includes benefits of the Project, informational events, and solicitation for community feedback. Example ads can be seen below.

Additionally, data gathered by Grange shows the wide reach of other digital media:

• On YouTube, Grange ads have been viewed over 400,000 times and reached over 50,000 people.

• Across LinkedIn, display/banner ads, and streaming television services, Grange ads have been viewed over 1 million times.

• Via Google Search, the Grange ads that appear when residents are looking for information on Grange have been viewed over 1,000 times.

• Grange has received positive feedback from residents who have spotted digital displays of Project information in various restaurants and at the local VFW.

B. Informational Billboards, Postcards, and Direct Mail

Grange installed 10 billboards in August of 2024 to provide the general public with information about Grange Such billboards highlighted Project elements such as the economic profile, jobs, sheep grazing, and the Project’s support for various local priorities such as schools, first responders, erosion/flooding improvements, and Great Miami River cleanup. Subsequently, in September 2024 after the first Public Information Meeting was held, Grange added 2 more informational billboards and updated information on several of the existing billboards.

Example of Grange’s informational billboards

Using direct mail, Grange sent out 2,474 postcards to local residents to inform them about the Project and invite them to the community listening tour described above. These postcards were sent in addition to the several rounds of hundreds of letters that were sent to describe the Project’s good neighbor program, as discussed above.

C. Press Coverage

Grange has issued 7 press releases and media advisories to inform the community of its activities, plans, and events. Grange team members routinely respond to requests for media interviews, and the Project has received coverage in various local and regional news outlets. A non-exhaustive list of media coverage regarding the Grange Solar Grazing Center is located at www.grange.solar/news.

VII. Ongoing and Future Engagement Plans

A. Local Representative and Complaint Resolution Program

Grange recognizes the importance of Project representatives remaining accessible throughout the Project’s lifecycle. No later than the start of construction, Grange will post on the Project’s website the contact information for a Grange team member whose job responsibilities will include maintaining a local project office, issuing regular updates about the Project, and fielding inquiries from the public. This continuity will help ensure the work Grange team is doing now will continue throughout construction and into the operating phase of the Project.

In addition, before construction begins, Grange will notify neighbors, post on the Project website, and file on the Project’s OPSB docket, a comprehensive Complaint Resolution Program that will include a toll-free telephone number and an email address for receiving complaints. To register a complaint, individuals may call the telephone number and leave a message, or send an email describing the complaint. The phone

number and email address will be checked daily for messages, Monday through Friday, and initial follow-up will occur within two business days. Complaints received by letter or through the Project’s website will also receive follow-up within two business days of their receipt. Anyone wishing to track the progress of such complaints will be able to read the semi-annual summary reports that Grange will submit to OPSB staff and file on the Project’s OPSB docket during the first five years of operations.

B. Community Benefits

Grange desires to support the Logan County community in ways that meet the specific needs expressed by local citizens. Throughout the last several years, Grange team has listened and learned a great deal through its series of listening sessions, attendance at local government meetings, and direct consultations with business, community, and nonprofit leaders. And based on those efforts, Grange has developed a comprehensive financial and revenue commitment proposal for the Project to create lasting benefits that are tailored to the needs of Logan County.

Key commitments include a local revenue distribution program which will provide $200 million in long-term revenue over 40 years. This will generate approximately $5 million annually, benefiting local schools, emergency services, townships, and other government entities. Specific beneficiaries include the Indian Lake School District, local fire and EMS services, and several Logan County townships.

Additionally, Grange has committed to investing $10 million in additional voluntary donations over 40 years, contingent upon construction-start. These funds will support key local priorities, including:

• Community recovery and growth: $2.4 million to be deployed by a new non-profit entity, the Logan County Opportunity Fund, that will make contributions toward local non-profit initiatives that benefit the Indian Lake community.

• Sponsoring local events: $900,000 over the life of the Project supporting community events and fundraisers.

• Public safety and EMS services: $4 million to police and EMS departments across the Indian Lake area.

• Environmental cleanup: $1.4 million for the Great Miami River Cleanup & Maintenance Program, enhancing water quality and tourism opportunities.

• Vocational training: $1.2 million to support a vocational training program at the Ohio Hi -Point Career Center, benefiting local residents and workers.

These bespoke commitments are intended to align with community needs and priorities, ensuring that Grange’s presence in the community creates a lasting positive impact.

VIII. Conclusion

In summary, Grange has made extraordinary efforts to engage with the Logan County community. By publicizing in every type of media from billboards to direct mailing to social media to Google Search ads to newspapers Grange ensures that the public is well informed about the Project. By participating in existing events and initiatives and maintaining a local office, Grange maintains a visible presence in the community and creates many opportunities to engage with the Grange team By consistently meeting with local public officials, Grange demonstrates its commitment to being an engaged and responsible member of the business community. By donating to and sponsoring causes that are important to local residents, Grange is learning about why residents love Logan County everything it has to offer. And by making its extraordinary commitments to future funding, Grange demonstrates its desire to support the continued recovery and

growth of the Indian Lake community, Logan County, and all of the people who call it home or their homeaway-from-home These robust community engagement efforts are shaping the Grange Solar Grazing Center, maximizing benefits to the community, and ensuring that that Grange can coexist with agriculture, tourism, and everything else that makes Logan County unique.