Hoffman Falls Wind PILOT agreement
Summary
Construction on the Hoffman Falls Wind project began October 5 despite roughly 80% of speakers at IDA hearings opposing it. The developer's attorney wants the county and towns to reconsider the PILOT agreement before the IDA votes October 14, offering to repay the county's share of the sales tax exemption under a proposed host community agreement; Supervisor Stokes said construction starting shows the PILOT isn't needed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The PILOT would determine how much property tax revenue the towns and county forgo from the wind project.
The developer benefits from tax relief; towns could benefit from a host community agreement if negotiated.
Roughly 80% of hearing speakers opposed the project; critics argue the PILOT shortchanges taxpayers.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors Meeting - Oct 6, 2026
Construction on the Hoffman Falls Wind project began October 5 despite roughly 80% of speakers at IDA hearings opposing it. The developer's attorney wants the county and towns to reconsider the PILOT agreement before the IDA votes October 14, offering to repay the county's share of the sales tax exemption under a proposed host community agreement; Supervisor Stokes said construction starting shows the PILOT isn't needed.
Board of Supervisors Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
The board formally asked the Industrial Development Agency to deny the payment-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for the Hoffman Falls Wind project. It passed with four abstentions, including the chairman's. If the IDA agrees, the wind project pays full property taxes.
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