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From:Marcy Marley
To:Connelly, Bill; Durfee, Peter; Ritter, Tami; Kimmelshue, Tod; Teeter, Doug; Clerk of the Board
Subject:North Chico Solar Project - October 27, 2026
Date:Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:16:55 PM
We respectfully recognize the importance of renewable energy development and
appreciate the Board of Supervisors' interest in securing meaningful benefits for Butte
County residents. However, we believe consideration of a Community Benefits
Agreement (CBA) for the North Chico Solar Project is premature before the County
and public have had an opportunity to review the project's complete application,
environmental impacts, proposed mitigation measures, and alternatives through the
California Energy Commission's established review process.
We respectfully ask the Board to defer any endorsement or commitment concerning
the proposed agreement and instead direct County staff to engage directly with the
California Energy Commission to determine how Butte County can fully participate in
the review. This is an extraordinary landscape, with extensive native blue oak
woodland, wildlife habitat, grazing land, and important watershed resources. The
community deserves a transparent process, informed by science and meaningful
public participation, before decisions are made that could permanently change this
landscape.
I would suggest an alternative location, possibly south of Chico where there are no
residences. Our water source is not unlimited as they may believe and solar panels
can cause pollution if they degrade and pollute our groundwater. This is not the
location in which to have such a vast industrial complex. We are in a high-fire zone
and are camp fire survivors. Wildlife and trees should not be removed in order to
install a solar "farm". Please preserve our County's ability to evaluate the project
before it is pushed through and it is too late.
Thank you so much for your consideration.
Marcia and Joe Marley
1460 Oak Ridge Dr.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 893-9652