SMHD Approves PILOT Deal Tied to $700 Million, 600- MW Solar Project

Hospital district joins county in backing 600 MW Engie project.
  • SMHD Board President Ellen Abernathy reviews the finalized Swenson Solar agreement Oct. 13. The board approved the pact unanimously, formalizing district participation in the $700 million project.
    SMHD Board President Ellen Abernathy reviews the finalized Swenson Solar agreement Oct. 13. The board approved the pact unanimously, formalizing district participation in the $700 million project.

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    The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board of directors has given final approval to its tax abatement agreement with Swenson Solar LLC, concluding the final step in a process that began earlier this year to formalize the district’s participation in the $700 million renewable-energy project.

    The action came during the board’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 13, when directors …