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From:Anna Kastner
To:Connelly, Bill; Durfee, Peter; Ritter, Tami
Cc:tkimmelshue@buttecounty.ca.giv; Teeter, Doug; Clerk of the Board
Subject:North Chico Solar Project- October 27, 2026
Date:Friday, October 23, 2026 7:57:08 AM
DearBoatd of Supervisors,
We 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.
Sincerely,
Anna Kastner