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New Federal Revenue Sharing Solar Projects = Tax-Free Revenue for Nye County What Changed on January 1, 2026? Congress passed a major reform (H.R. 1, Title VIII, Section 80182) that changes how revenue from solar and wind projects on federal land is distributed: BEFORE (Until Dec 31, 2025) AFTER (Jan 1, 2026) 100% of revenue → U.S. Treasury 0% to Nye County 50% → U.S. Treasury 25% → Nye County 25% → State of Nevada For the first time ever, host counties like Nye County will receive a guaranteed share of revenue from solar projects on nearby BLM land. What This Means for Nye County Current Solar Project: Crescent Dunes (110 MW) is currently generating electricity on BLM land in Nye County. Expected First Payment: Nye County should receive its first payment in 2026 from Crescent Dunes—estimated between tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, depending on the BLM revenue sharing formula, electricity production and prices. Guaranteed Income: This is recurring revenue for the life of the project (typically 20-25 years)—not a one-time grant. Tax-Free Revenue: This money comes directly to the county without raising property taxes. The Future Potential: Millions of dollars annually Nye County has 18.93 gigawatts (GW) of proposed solar projects in BLM's approval queue. If these projects are responsibly approved and built, Nye County could receive millions of dollars annually. Note: Not all proposed projects will be approved. BLM conducts rigorous environmental and siting reviews, prioritizing previously disturbed lands and minimizing impacts to wildlife, habitat, and communities. The Problem: Federal Approval Freeze In July 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Land Management paused approvals for large-scale solar projects on federal land. While Congress acted to share revenue with counties, federal agencies have not resumed approvals. Every month of delay = lost revenue that could fund law enforcement, emergency services, road maintenance, and other essential county services. ---PAGE BREAK--- What Can Be Done? The solution is straightforward: The Department of the Interior should resume approvals for large-scale solar projects under existing environmental and siting laws. This allows: ✓ Counties to receive the revenue Congress promised ✓ Thorough environmental review to continue ✓ Responsible siting with meaningful local input Long-Term Planning: Permanent Funds Counties with significant natural resource revenue can establish permanent funds—investment funds that provide long-term, multigenerational financial stability. Example: Lea County, New Mexico created a $120 million permanent fund from oil and gas revenues. The fund's returns support county services year after year, even when commodity prices drop. Solar revenue from BLM land could help Nye County build similar long-term financial security—funding essential services, infrastructure, and economic development for decades to come. Why This Matters for Nye County 98% of Nye County is federal land. Because public land cannot be taxed, the county has limited ways to generate revenue. Federal revenue sharing from solar projects provides predictable, recurring income to support deputies, maintain roads, fund emergency services, and strengthen the county—without raising property taxes. Revenue sharing on federal land is not new. Western counties already rely on Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and mineral revenue sharing. Solar energy should work the same way. About Solar United Neighbors of Nevada Solar United Neighbors (SUN) of Nevada supports responsibly sited large-scale solar projects that benefit communities. We believe federal revenue sharing, developer agreements, community benefit agreements, and permanent funds are important tools that provide long-term financial security for host counties. Responsible siting means: • Thorough environmental review • Prioritizing previously disturbed lands and existing rights-of-way • Minimizing impacts to desert ecosystems, wildlife, and communities • Meaningful local input throughout the process Questions? Want to learn more? Contact Solar United Neighbors (SUN) of Nevada at [EMAIL REDACTED]. This flyer is for informational purposes only. Revenue estimates are based on available data and may vary based on actual electricity production, market prices, and BLM regulations. ---PAGE BREAK--- PPLAC item #10, 03/10/26 Page 1 of 3 PAHRUMP PUBLIC LAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2025 REPORT & 2026 GOALS COMPLETED ITEMS: 1. Worked with County Manager Waggner reviewing the Utility Level Renewable Energy Ordinance. 2. Opposed Ash Meadow mineral extraction withdrawal application. 3. Repair fence around Wheeler Kilns with USFS (United States Forest Service and NVORA (Nevada Off Road Association). 4. Battleborn Trail website launched The Trail System working with NVORA, Pahrump Tourism, Esmeralda County, and the towns of Beatty and Tonopah. 5. Working with Stephanie Urga (Nye County Finance) we were awarded grants for SSTH (Southside Trailhead) and NSTH (Northside Trailhead). SSTH: Rx $17.5K grant for EA (Environmental Assessment) and $85,908 after completion of the EA and cultural survey. NSTH was awarded $200K. 6. Built and staffed a Fall Festival Booth with (Southern Nye County Conservation District) and the Nevada Department of Agriculture. 7. NDOW (Nevada Department of Wildlife): We continued guzzler inspection of 10 Carpenter Canyon small game guzzlers and 1 USFSELK guzzler above Wheeler Wells. 8. Worked with BEC Environmental to determine location for Pollinator Gardens. ---PAGE BREAK--- PPLAC item #10, 03/10/26 Page 2 of 3 ITEMS THAT DIED: 1. Rezoning certain BLM (Bureau of Land Management) parcels to Open Space to create a Southside RMA (Recreation Management Area). 2. Grant application to fund installation of fence and cattleguard at Roadrunner Rd. west of SR160 CONTINUED ITEMS: 1. Expedit BLM approval of the Nye County ROW application for Phase 1 of the Battleborn Trail and install markers posts. 2. NSTH (Northside Trailhead): Mark boundary corners and complete assessments and surveys. Homeless encampments in 2025 may degrade the location. 3. SSTH (Southside Trailhead): Complete the EA (Environmental Assessment) and cultural survey and move on the building phase. 4. Continue Carpenter Canyon small game guzzler and one elk guzzler inspection and repair working with NDOW (Nevada Department of Wildlife). 5. Bell Vista shooting range: 6. Basin & Higley shooting range in County quarry. 7. Seek funding for fence and a cattleguard westside of SR160 at Roadrunner Road. 8. Continue working with (Southern Nye County Conservation District) and Nevada Department of Agriculture in Stewardship of natural places. ---PAGE BREAK--- Item #13 PPLAC 031026 Attached are our logos, you should feel comfortable using the Battleborn Trail System (the bigger one in blue) as well as the battle born trail logo itself. When you use those, singularly or both, be sure to include the NVORA logo on the same kiosk. That attribution is the important part, as it has been our experience, and I discussed this with Director Settlemeyer and Deputy director Stephens, that the State of Nevada (DCNR) has repeatedly used our work with no attribution to the efforts NVORA has put int to it. If you need the logos in a larger format we can put that together for you. ---PAGE BREAK--- Item #13 PPLAC 031026