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Young County schedules hearings after residents oppose proposed tax abatement for 300 MW solar-and-battery project
Summary
Commissioners voted to schedule a public hearing and possible vote on a draft tax abatement for a 300 MW solar and 200 MW battery project after extensive public comments raising environmental, property and fiscal concerns. The court described draft pilot payments and buffer requirements.
The Young County Commissioners Court moved to schedule public hearings and pursue a draft tax abatement agreement for a proposed 300-megawatt solar project and a 200-megawatt battery component after prolonged public comment and a closed session. Commissioner Jimmy Wiley made the motion to schedule a reinvestment zone public hearing on Jan. 12 and to vote on a final tax payment (abatement) agreement at the regular court meeting on Jan. 26; Commissioner Craig seconded. The motion passed 4–0 with the presiding official abstaining.
Residents who spoke during the public-comment period urged the court to reject or reconsider abatements for large projects. Debbie Rhodes told commissioners she opposed abatements for the solar "site," saying inverters from China had been alleged to contain devices that could harm the grid and cause blackouts. "That's a big deal," Rhodes said, urging commissioners to look beyond dollars. Eddie McFadden asked whether commissioners would be comfortable…
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