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Commissioners discuss C-PACE financing after developer presentation; take no action

Putnam County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Steve Hersey introduced a discussion of C-PACE financing and County Manager Paul Van Haute summarized a Georgia C-PACE 101 document, saying the meeting he attended amounted to a "green sales pitch" from a private developer; the board made no decision.

Commissioner Steve Hersey opened a discussion of commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing at the Nov. 18 meeting, saying he raised the topic for transparency after constituents brought it to his attention.

County Manager Paul Van Haute read from a Georgia C-PACE 101 document provided to the board and said the meeting he attended was a "green sales pitch" by a private developer seeking financing for the LEN Resort and related projects. Van Haute described the presentation as sales-oriented rather than a neutral staff briefing. The board did not take action on the matter at the meeting.

No motions or votes were recorded on C-PACE; the item was discussed for informational purposes and documents were made part of the minutes.