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Supervisors weigh risks and benefits of new state 'siting agreements' for solar projects; request staff follow‑up
Summary
County staff briefed the board on state code allowing negotiated 'siting agreements' with solar developers and an optional ordinance to charge up to $1,400 per megawatt per year; supervisors requested additional data and directed staff to prepare work‑session materials and draft language for further review.
County staff introduced state code that permits localities to negotiate siting agreements with solar developers and to adopt an ordinance to collect up to $1,400 per megawatt annually from new facilities.
Administrator Rogers framed the issue as a new tool and asked whether the board wanted to "entertain this" and what priorities staff should include in draft agreements. He said the instrument allows off‑site mitigation or capital funding for the locality in exchange for…
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