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Fauquier supervisors weigh siting agreement for Summer Sweet Energy amid safety, precedent concerns
Summary
Fauquier County supervisors on March 13 debated whether to authorize a public hearing on a proposed siting agreement with Summer Sweet Energy LLC for an energy storage facility, focusing on safety near a nearby elementary school and the legal effect of a siting agreement on comprehensive‑plan compliance.
Fauquier County supervisors on March 13 debated whether to authorize a public hearing on a proposed siting agreement with Summer Sweet Energy LLC for an energy storage facility, focusing on safety near a nearby elementary school and the legal effect of a siting agreement on comprehensive‑plan compliance.
The board heard staff explain that adopting a resolution to authorize the public hearing would let county attorneys and fiscal staff complete negotiations and bring a package back for possible April consideration. Planning staff told the board that the Planning Commission previously recommended denial because it found the project not in conformance…
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