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Washington County approves development agreement with EDP for Fairfield Township solar project
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved a development agreement with EDP for a solar project on private land in Fairfield Township, spelling out setbacks, height limits, fencing, lighting and decommissioning responsibilities; EDP will repair or pay for any public right-of-way damage.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 6 to approve a development agreement with EDP for a solar project on private land in Fairfield Township.
Flite Freimann, Director of Job and Family Services, told the board that "this is a private developer on private land. EDP does not require any permits from the County to proceed with the project." He said the agreement addresses construction setbacks, maximum height, fencing and lighting, and remains in effect until the project is fully decommissioned in accordance with the agreement. The agreement also requires EDP to repair or pay the County to repair any damage to public right-of-way caused by the project's construction or operations.
Commissioners returned the item to the table before taking a final vote earlier in the meeting; the motion to approve passed on roll call. Supporters said the written provisions limit county exposure and set decommissioning expectations, while the board acknowledged continued public interest in siting and community impacts.
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