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Appomattox County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes January 2026

Siting Agreement Approved for Battery Storage Facility by LightShift Energy

$10,000 Capital Payment; $10,000 Charitable Contribution; training expenses to be paid directly by ApplicantAppomattox CountyLIGHTSHIFT ENERGY LLC DBA APPOMATTOX VA BESS 1January 20, 2026

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Description

Appomattox County Board of Supervisors approved a siting agreement with LightShift Energy LLC d/b/a Appomattox VA BESS 1 for a new 5 MW battery storage facility. The agreement includes a $10,000 capital payment to the County, an additional $10,000 donation to a community organization, and funding for local fire department training.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$10,000 Capital Payment; $10,000 Charitable Contribution; training expenses to be paid directly by Applicant

Vendor

LIGHTSHIFT ENERGY LLC DBA APPOMATTOX VA BESS 1

Agency

Appomattox County, VA

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

January 20, 2026

Contract Term

Commences at site plan approval; one-time payments; term expires upon expiration of ESSA, Lease, and Interconnection Agreement (approx. 20 years or at project end)

Renewal Date

2046-01-20

Renewal Info

Initial term aligns with ESSA, Lease, and Interconnection Agreement terms (up to approximately 20 years), with provisions for good faith renegotiation after 20 years if ongoing impacts exist. Assignment requires County approval.

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