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Scott County approves 4 MW community solar project on Rycove Memorial Road
Summary
The Scott County Board of Supervisors approved a special-use permit for a 4-megawatt community solar facility on William Johnson’s farm off Rycove Memorial Road after a public hearing that included technical presentations by developer New Leaf Energy and concerns from nearby residents.
The Scott County Board of Supervisors on an agenda day in January approved a special-use permit for a 4-megawatt community solar project on parcel 50-A-12, proposed by New Leaf Energy for the William Johnson property off Rycove Memorial Road.
New Leaf Energy project developer Jesse Robinson told the board the installation would fall under Virginia’s shared- or community-solar program. "Community solar ... those projects are 5 megawatts or less," Robinson said, describing the project as a distribution-tied, fixed-tilt array that would allow subscribers to receive credits on their utility bills.
The board’s approval follows a multi-part presentation and public hearing in which the company described technical, environmental and decommissioning safeguards and neighbors raised concerns about noise, water quality and habitat change. Robinson said the company has performed environmental reviews including a Phase I environmental site assessment, wetlands/stream delineations and consultations with state wildlife and historic-resources reviewers, and that the…
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