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 …