Sumter County grants first reading to tighter solar‑farm rules, including 200‑ft setbacks and 125% decommissioning surety On Nov. 14 Sumter County Council granted first reading to OA‑23‑01, an ordinance that would make large ground‑mounted solar facilities a special exception use, require 200‑foot setbacks, 50‑ft evergreen buffers, and recorded decommissioning plans backed by surety equal to 125% of estimated removal costs.

Sumter County is taking a bold step towards sustainable energy with new regulations for large solar farms, ensuring community safety and environmental balance.

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Sumter County approves inducement resolution to negotiate incentives for $250 million solar farm Sumter County Council unanimously adopted a resolution to negotiate a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes (FILOT) and special source revenue credits to support Project White Palmetto, a proposed solar farm with an estimated $250 million investment; the sponsorname was withheld.

Sumter County just took a major step towards a $250 million solar farm, paving the way for groundbreaking tax incentives and economic growth!

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Sumter County approves FILOT tax agreement for Runnymede Solar On Oct. 11 Sumter County Council adopted Ordinance #21-965 authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-ad valorem (FILOT) agreement with Runnymede Solar, LLC, including a Special Source Revenue Credit that results in a net FILOT payment of $2,000 per megawatt (AC) for up to 30 years per phase.

Sumter County just took a major step towards renewable energy by unanimously approving a groundbreaking solar tax agreement that could reshape its fiscal future!

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