
Knox County Grows with Solar
The construction of the RATTS II Solar Project in Knox County is not funded by taxpayers, but by private companies making investments in solar energy. The county will benefit from $15 million in additional property tax revenue, $2.5 million in economic development payments, and more.
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Millions of dollars in benefits from less than 1% of county farmland
The Ratts II Solar project delivers big investment and economic growth to the county:
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$128 million investment
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$1.0 + million per year in local landowner lease payments
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$2.5 million in economic development payments
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More than $15 million of additional property tax payments to Knox County. Money that can be used:
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To invest in schools
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Upgrade infrastructure
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Provide broadband internet
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Support first responders
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And much more
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