Work session held on Rosebud Energy Project — Nissan-linked solar plan discussed

The Pinal County Board held a work session on Sept. 2 to review a proposed Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Rosebud Energy Project (case PZ-PA-012-26). Jordan Rose of Rose Law Group presented the request on behalf of landowner Nissan North America Inc.; the proposal would re-designate approximately 512 acres from Employment to Green Energy Production to enable a utility-scale photovoltaic solar facility and battery energy storage system north of Teel Road and near the Ak Chin Indian Community and the City of Maricopa.

The item was information only and did not require Board action. County staff presented the scope and location of the requested amendment; the work session provides an early opportunity for staff and supervisors to raise technical, environmental and land-use questions before any formal rezoning or PAD application is filed.