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Commission asks staff to draft criteria before allowing salvage value to offset decommissioning costs
Summary
Commissioners debated whether estimated salvage value should 'shall' or 'may' be used to offset decommissioning costs of battery storage projects and requested staff propose decision criteria to avoid unequal treatment of projects.
During consideration of Ordinance Amendment 2024-04, commissioners discussed decommissioning language that would allow estimated salvage value of battery components to offset decommissioning costs. One commissioner suggested changing the applicant's proposed 'shall' to 'may' to preserve flexibility; staff cautioned that 'may' requires clear criteria to avoid disparate outcomes.
Mister Wade recommended more detailed language if the commission prefers 'may', saying the county needs a vehicle (such as the CUP) and objective criteria to make consistent determinations. "If we were going to change it to May, we need a little more in there," Wade said. Commissioners agreed staff should draft specific criteria to accompany a 'may' formulation before the Board considers the ordinance.
