Show Your Support Solar in Fluvanna!
Fluvanna leaders made the shortsighted decision to severely restrict solar projects in the county–making most proposals impossible. With the most restrictive setbacks in the state, county leaders missed the right balance between personal property rights and the need for clean energy when crafting rules to govern solar proposals. Fluvanna residents and landowners deserve thoughtful, workable rules to allow low-impact, hidden, and safe projects to be considered by local leaders.
Worse yet, Supervisors voted to raise taxes in the county given the abysmal business growth in the county. Solar projects could have–and still can–provide many millions for schools and public services without raising taxes on Fluvanna citizens and businesses.
The Supervisors’ actions may have wider ranging effects on energy costs. CVEC attended county meetings to let supervisors know that smaller projects help CVEC keep costs lower, and that the solar ordinance prohibits these cost-saving projects from the county. Please take this important step forward and let your elected leaders know how important a proper balance of clean energy is to the entire county
