A Positive Impact
for Halifax County, Virginia
Crystal Hill solar will pay millions of dollars in tax revenues to Halifax County over its 25-35 year lifetime. These dollars could be used for county improvements such as expansion of broadband internet, investment in area schools and other community services – all while providing clean, locally sourced solar energy to Southside Virginia.
Estimated Tax Revenues
- Crystal Hill solar will pay millions of dollars in Machinery and Tools and Real Property Taxes over the 25-35 year lifetime of the project.
Economic Impact
- More than $1.5 million was spent at local grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses throughout greater Halifax County during construction.
- Roughly 600 workers were employed during the construction of Crystal Hill Solar.
- Increase in assessed real estate taxes of up to 20 times existing assessed value.
Environmental Impact
- Minimal disturbances to wetlands, streams, and other environmentally sensitive areas within the project site.
- Crystal Hill Solar will utilize sheep grazing to maintain vegetation and improve soil conditions throughout the lifetime of the facility.
- Use is long-term, but temporary, and the land can be reclaimed for farming, timberland, etc.
- Annually power 10,800 homes while offsetting 61,700 metric tons of CO2.*
*Source: Emissions reductions based on EIA state level data for fossil fuel generation replacement. Project emissions are included for entire life cycle based on NREL Harmonization studies as well as foregone forest sequestration per EPA equivalency analysis.
