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Fauquier supervisors decline to authorize public hearing for Summer Sweet Energy Center siting agreement
Summary
Board voted to deny authorization for a public hearing on a proposed siting/signing agreement for the Summer Sweet Energy Center after supervisors raised safety and siting concerns and a company representative sought more time and community engagement.
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors voted to withhold authorization for a public hearing on a proposed siting (signing) agreement with Summer Sweet Energy Center LLC, a proposed battery energy storage project, after supervisors cited concerns about the project’s proximity to an elementary school and urged more public engagement and clarity on landowner compliance.
Chris Meyer, speaking for the project proponent, asked the board to proceed with a signing agreement that he said would deliver community benefits such as donations to local schools and the fire station. Meyer said the company had conducted community…
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