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Marlboro County approves inducement resolution for proposed $160M solar project despite one dissent and one abstention
Summary
Council approved Resolution #11-25-01 to allow a proposed $160 million private solar project known as 'Project Cranberry Cousins' to pursue a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement; vote was 5–1–1 after debate about local impacts and the need for a stronger solar policy.
Marlboro County Council voted to approve Resolution #11-25-01 on Nov. 13, adopting an inducement resolution to enable a privately led renewable-energy investment identified in the meeting record as Project Cranberry Cousins to qualify for a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement and related incentives.
Economic Development Director Tonny McNeil described the proposal as "a $160 million project dealing with solar farms and renewable…
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