WJCC Voice

• Project: Dominion Energy to assess feasibility of a solar farm on 60-80 acres of a closed landfill off Jolly Pond Road, James City County.

• Board Vote: Approved 4-1 (Supervisor Barbara Null opposed) for a lease agreement.

• Lease Terms:

  • 1-year feasibility study period.

  • Up to 5 years for development.

  • ~35-year operation with $1,000/acre lease, potentially $60,000/year for 60 acres.

• Payment: Full payment starts post-feasibility confirmation.

• Land Use: 545-acre site includes Jolly Pond Convenience Center and police shooting range, both to remain active.

• Access: Dominion has full parcel access for testing, including capped landfill area.

• County Oversight: Retains control over access/operations during study and development.

• Context: Supports energy demands from data centers and other developments.

• Other Solar Projects:

  • Operational: 20MW Hill Pleasant Farm, 20MW Norge.

  • Under review: 3MW Racefield Drive, 5MW Anderson’s Corner.

  • Approved, pending plans: 3MW Ivy Hill Road.

• Permit Review: County can review and reject during special use permit process.

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