Proposed BREI Solar Farm
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025100155
Lead Agency
City of Oroville
Document Title
Proposed BREI Solar Farm
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
11/13/2025
Document Description
The project site consists of multiple parcels totaling approximately 116 acres within the City of Oroville, Butte County, California. Primary parcels include APNs: 035-470-028, 035-470-031, 035-470-035, 035-370-005, 035-460-027, portions of 035-370-002, 035-470-022-000, 035-470-036-000, and 035-470-037-000. The sites are generally bounded by South 7th Avenue, Baggett Marysville Road, and Ophir Road, east of the Feather River and south of Downtown Oroville.
BREI proposes to construct and operate a utility-scale solar energy generation and battery storage facility across approximately 116 acres of disturbed industrial and commercial parcels, including portions of the former Koppers Superfund site. The project will include ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar panels installed on pre-cast concrete slab foundations, inverters, battery storage units, internal access roads, perimeter security fencing, and interconnection to the existing PG&E grid system. The facility will operate as an unmanned renewable energy installation, with only periodic maintenance and security visits. No permanent structures, housing, or septic systems are proposed. The project is intended to generate renewable electricity to serve local businesses, homes, and industrial users, reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-based electricity in support of state and local climate action goals.
Contact Information
Name
Wes Ervin
Agency Name
City of Oroville
Job Title
City Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Hollis Day
Agency Name
Butte Renewable Energy Inc. (BREI)
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Oroville
Counties
Butte
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
South 7th Avenue, Baggett Marysville Road, and Ophir Road
Zip
95965
Total Acres
116
Jobs
20
Parcel #
035-470-028, 035-470-031, 035-470-035, 035-370-005, 035-460-027, portions of 035-370-002, 035-47
State Highways
CA
Railways
UPRR
Airports
none
Schools
Oakdale Heights Elementary, Golden Hills Elementary
Waterways
Feather River
Township
19N
Range
4
Section
29
Base
East
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Oroville Planning Commission
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Butte
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.orovilleca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2185/BREI-Solar-Farm-Initial-Study-Mitigated-Negative-Declaration-Revised-November-4-2025
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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