County approves 200 MW energy storage facility

St. Clair County Board approved a Special Use Permit for White Clover BESS, LLC to construct and operate a 200 MW energy storage facility on farmland in Fayetteville Township. The project includes a decommissioning plan with an estimated cost of $14.45 million and a permit term of three years to commence construction followed by 20 years of commercial operation.

Document date · August 31, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$14,454,119.86 (decommissioning cost estimate)

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

3-year window to commence construction; 20 years after commercial operation

Renewal

Special Use Permit valid 3 years from County Board approval to obtain a building permit and commence construction, with possible one-year extensions by the Zoning Board of Appeals if the site plan remains substantially the same. After the facility becomes commercially operational, the permit is valid for 20 years from the commercial operation date. Decommissioning bond must be posted at building permit and updated per County Code and state law.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

St. Clair County Board Agenda Packet 2026-08-31

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by St. Clair County?

White Clover Bess Llc was awarded this government contract by St. Clair County, as recorded on August 31, 2026. The contract value is $14,454,119.86 (decommissioning cost estimate).

How much is the White Clover Bess Llc contract with St. Clair County worth?

The White Clover Bess Llc contract with St. Clair County is valued at $14,454,119.86 (decommissioning cost estimate).

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in St. Clair County Board Agenda Packet 2026-08-31 (AgendaPacket), dated August 31, 2026 from St. Clair County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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