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Firefly (Recurrent Energy) asks Pittsylvania County for one-year SUP extension; board asks for 30-day review
Summary
Recurrent Energy requested a one-year extension of the Firefly solar project's special-use permit, citing technology, stormwater design and landowner timber schedules; the board directed the developer to return in about 30 days for a formal request and contract review.
Recurrent Energy representatives asked the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 17 to extend the Firefly solar project's special-use permit (SUP) from its current 07/01/2026 expiration to 07/01/2027 while the company completes design and permitting work.
Adam Peterson, permitting manager for Recurrent Energy, told the board the Firefly project covers roughly 3,000 acres in the Dan River district, of which about 1,300 acres would be fenced and the facility could produce up to 150 megawatts. Peterson said the project has executed a county-required site/signing agreement tied to a revised county ordinance and described milestone payments to the county: $2,250,000 at construction…
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