• The average distance to adjoining homes will be 730 feet to the .nearest solar panel

• Numerous property impact analysis studies show that that there is no material impact on resale value of land in proximity to a solar project

• Wolf Hills Solar has conducted similar analysis, with the help of Kirkland Appraisals that goes through comparable projects and property sales in Virginia and across the US.

The attached study shows that property values are not affected by a local solar project, with data from both third-party appraisers and County appraisal districts.

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• Wolf Hills Solar will utilize thousands of local sheep to manage all vegetation across the project site, eliminating the need for mowing on sloping terrain

• This practice allows Landowners to continue or start producing livestock for the community. Solar grazing also provides another income stream for Landowners or other members of the community

• Solar grazing plays a significant role in enhancing soil health. The activity of sheep on the land helps to naturally aerate the soil, promoting better water infiltration and reducing runoff.

https://grayslambscaping.com/

• Wolf Hills Solar will utilize racking systems that work with the natural slope of the land, minimizing grading View photosand remsoval of topsoil. These racking technologies can work on slopes up to +/- 37%.

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• The most common type of solar panels are manufactured with crystalline-silicon, a non-toxic element, and currently make up 95% of the solar market. Solar panel materials are also enclosed and don’t mix with water or vaporize into the air – meaning there is no threat of chemicals releasing into the environment during normal use.

• Solar panels are manufactured to endure all weather conditions and are sealed shut to further ensure public safety. Almost all solar PV panels are made of tempered glass, pass rigorous hail tests, and are regularly installed in Arctic and Antarctic conditions

• Solar panels are designed to absorb sunlight, not reflect it. In fact, there are many solar facilities currently installed and operational at airports and Air Force bases across the country.

https://energync.org/faqs/

• The Landowners for this project have made a conscious point to include decommission protection by making Wolf Hills Solar post a decommission bond at the start of commercial operation.

• Washington County also requires Wolf Hills Solar to post a decommission payment in escrow that cannot be touched by any party until the decommissioning process has started.

• During operations, an independent engineer will review the project every 5 years to update the current cost of decommission.

• More than 85% percent of a solar photovoltaic (PV) module is made of materials we already know how to recycle, like aluminum and glass

• Currently, the solar panel recycling industry is for panels that are damaged during construction. As the first solar projects in the US start to decommission in about 15 years, the panel recycling industry will become extremely robust

Some panel recycling companies include:

ERI

METech

• Solar panels do not produce harmful emissions. There are no confirmed health impacts from solar panels at levels encountered by the public. In fact, solar panels produce a lower electromagnetic field exposure than most household appliances, such as televisions and refrigerators

https://legacy.uploads.southernenvironment.org/words_docs/Solar_EnvReviewProcess_SitingSolar_Final.pdf

• While solar projects can use large tracts of land, it is a misconception that solar projects will take up all 900,000,000 acres of US farmland. To power the whole US on solar energy you would need 14,000,000 acres. The US EIA (Energy Information Administration) predicts that 3,000,000 acres of US farmland, 0.3%, will be used by 2030. Even if solar was only on farmland (which is not true) it would take 1.5% of total US farmland.

• There are approximately 1,358 acres of soils classified as farmland of statewide importance on the property and 742.74 acres in the solar panel area. Washington County has a total of 125,832 acres of soils that are considered farmland of statewide importance. The Wolf Hills Solar project only plans to develop on 0.6% of those soils

• During construction, there will be a need for approximately 300 full-time employees. This ranges from construction, electrical, and installation. Any construction contractor will look to utilize local workforce since they will have personal connections in the community which can result in quicker response times and greater flexibility with scheduling. This is on top of the obvious avoiding paying for extra expenses like housing and food.

• Catalyst will work directly with VHCC and their Solar Installation Training Program to utilize as much local workforce as possible. Catalyst will also sponsor the training program for all those who qualify.

• Wolf Hills Solar will look to implement a Summer Internship Program for High School students to learn Solar Plant Operations / Asset Management Industry

• Wolf Hills Solar will provide enough power to the local power grid to power approximately 42,000 houses.

• This project will generate north of $20 Million in tax revenue throughout the project's life. That is almost 500k a year to go to schools, EMS, police, etc.