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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 7 MIN

How Prairie Brome Solar Is Investing in Our Community

from Along The Rock · host The Radar Free Press

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr is joined by AnneMarie Williams and Adam Czamanske of Prairie Brome Solar to discuss the company’s proposed utility-scale solar project in Lee County and its commitment to being a strong community partner.Prairie Brome Solar is developing a 180-megawatt solar project east of Dixon, and beyond energy development, the team is focused on giving back locally. During the conversation, Williams and Czamanske explain Prairie Brome Solar’s quarterly community grant program, which provides $500 to $5,000 grants to small nonprofits serving Lee County residents. The grants are designed to be simple, accessible, and focused on organizations making a real impact in the community.The discussion also covers how the grant program supports a wide range of causes, including arts, hunger relief, housing support, and animal welfare, as well as how Prairie Brome Solar builds lasting relationships by visiting grant recipients and learning more about their work.This episode is a must-watch for local nonprofits, community leaders, and residents interested in learning more about renewable energy development and community investment opportunities in Lee County and beyond.Learn more about Prairie Brome Solar and the community grant program at:https://www.prairiebromesolar.com/👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more local stories from Rock Falls and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Along the Rock00:30 Meet today’s guests from Prairie Brome Solar01:10 What is Prairie Brome Solar, and where is the project located02:10 Prairie Brome Solar’s local presence in Dixon and Lee County03:05 Commitment to being a good neighbor in the community03:50 Overview of the Prairie Brome Solar community grant program05:05 Grant amounts and why the program is designed to be simple06:30 Supporting small and local nonprofits without grant writers07:45 Examples of past grant recipients and community impact09:10 Focus on helping vulnerable populations in Lee County10:35 How grant recipients are selected11:40 Relationship building through site visits and check presentations13:05 Grant cycle schedule and quarterly application timeline14:10 How to apply for the Prairie Brome Solar community grant15:05 Grant opportunities beyond Lee County in Winnebago County16:20 Encouragement for nonprofits to apply17:20 Final thoughts on community impact18:05 Closing remarks and where to find more episodesCheck out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Radar Free Press⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Follow us on all social media platforms below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rumble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads#alongtherock #radarfreepress #saukvalley #dixonil #sterlingil #rockfallsil #prairiebrome #communitygrowth #nonprofit #grantsupport #grantsforbusiness #communitydevelopment

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