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Linn County Approves Host Fee Agreement for Alliant Energy Power Plant

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What happened

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The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved a host fee agreement for Alliant Energy’s proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center. The agreement is required as part of the rezoning application for the 720-megawatt, natural gas-fired plant. Under the terms, Alliant Energy will pay Linn County $5.3 million during construction, followed by approximately $50,000 annually for 30 years, which includes a 2% annual escalator.

From thegazette.com

Why it matters

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The agreement provides financial backing and local permits for Alliant Energy’s energy project. This approval supports the development of new energy infrastructure near the Linn-Benton county line.

From thegazette.com

Who's involved

  • Sami ScheetzVoted in favor of the host fee agreement for the energy center
  • Linn CountyApproved the host fee agreement for the proposed energy center
  • Alliant EnergyProposed the 720-megawatt energy center and submitted the rezoning application
  • board of supervisorsVoted 2-1 to approve the host fee agreement

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Linn CountySpeculative

    Linn County could see increased revenue from the host fee and subsequent annual payments from Alliant Energy.

  • Alliant EnergySpeculative

    Alliant Energy may secure the necessary local permits and financial viability to proceed with the plant construction.

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