Community Benefits Agreements Database

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
Town of Ripley and Connectgen Chautauqua County LLC Host Community Agreement (see also town resolution here): 2021-12-30; New York; 270-MW solar energy facility; From year 1 through year 11, annual payments start at $1,750 per MW of nameplate capacity (i.e. $472,500), and increase by 2% per year. From year 12 through year 30, annual payments start at $1,030,000 and increase by 3% per year.
Maui County and Kahana Solar LLC Settlement Agreement (with community benefits): 2021-10-15; Hawaii; 20-MW solar energy facility; Annual payments equal $55,000 for a duration of 25 years totaling $1,374,000. Targeted benefits include giving preference to West Maui laborers when hiring for the project’s construction, operation, and maintenance.
Town of Byron and Excelsior Energy Center LLC Host Community Benefit Agreement: 2021-04-28; New York; 280-MW solar energy facility; Annual payments begin at $1,006,522 and increase by 2% each year for 20 years for an expected total of $24,455,837.
Town of Riverhead and LI Solar Community Benefits Agreement for the Calverton Solar Energy Center (see summary here): 2021-05-10 (amended May 3, 2023); New York; 22.9-MW solar energy facility; $1.5 million to be paid out in two installments, first within 5 days of signing the CBA, and second within 5 days of issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy. The CBA included $350,000 of community health and welfare, $250,000 for protection of agriculture and open space, $250,000 for environment, $350,000 for emergency services, $150,000 for education, and $150,000 for workforce development.
County of Merced and Wright Solar Park LLC Community Benefits Agreement (see also first amendment here): 2015-02-26 (amended October 2, 2018); California; 200-MW solar energy facility; All sales taxes associated with the construction project will flow into the County in addition to annual payments of $25,000 for 20 years. Additionally, all contracts for construction and operation will be advertised within the county.

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
Town of Barre and Apex Clean Energy Host Community Agreement (see summary here): 2021-10-13; New York; 184.8-MW on-shore wind energy facility; Payments will increase annually from $1.2 million in the first year of operation to $2.1 million by year 25, for a total amount in excess of $40 million.
Town of West Union and Eight Point Wind LLC Host Community Agreement: 2019-01-17; New York; 102-MW on-shore wind energy facility; Annual payments of $3,000 per nameplate capacity. The developer also agrees to pay for professional services (e.g. legal or engineering fees) incurred by the town as a direct result of the wind project.
McLean County and Lexington Chenoa Wind Farm LLC Wind Project Neighbor Agreement: 2018 (est.); Illinois; 205-MW on-shore wind energy facility; Upfront payments include a $6,000 signing bonus and a one-time payment of $2,000. Annual payments equal $2,000 for 30 years plus two additional periods of 10 years that may be extended by the developer.
Town of Arkwright and Cassadaga Wind Host Community Agreement: 2016-10-31; New York; 126-MW on-shore wind energy facility; Upfront payment of about $58,000 ($1,000 per turbine constructed). Annual payments equal $3,800 per MW of nameplate capacity, escalating annually after the 6th year by the lesser of a) 2%, or b) the CPI of the previous year. The agreement expires when the turbines are decommissioned.
Town of Charlotte and Cassadaga Wind Host Community Agreement: 2016-10-06; Pennsylvania; 126-MW on-shore wind energy facility; Upfront payment of about $58,000 ($1,000 per turbine constructed). Annual payments equal $3,800 per MW of nameplate capacity, escalating annually after the 6th year by the lesser of a) 2%, or b) the CPI of the previous year. The agreement expires when the turbines are decommissioned.
Town of Osborne and Weaver Wind Community Benefits Agreement: 2015-05-02; Maine; 72.6-MW on-shore wind energy facility; Upfront payment of $950,000. Annual payments equal $2,000 per MW of nameplate capacity escalated by 2% annually for 20 years. The expected total payment is $3,527,978

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
Town of East Hampton and South Fork Wind LLC Host Community Agreement: 2021-03-09; New York; 132-MW off-shore wind energy facility; Annual payments equal $700,000 for the first 25 years. After 25 years, annual payments shall be the installment amount plus a 2% escalation factor each year. The developer also agrees to fund a fisheries liaison; local job opportunities; and a community trust fund of $5,550,000.
City of New London and North East Offshore LLC Host Community Agreement: 2021-02-25; Connecticut; Facility nameplate capacity and acreage unspecified; Upfront payment of $750,000. From years two through seven, annual payments will be $750,000. If North East Offshore continues its use of the pier, from years 8 through 10, annual payments will be $750,000 plus payments ranging from $250,000 - $1,000,000. If North East Offshore subleases the pier, annual payments will be $250,000.
City of Morro Bay and Castle Wind Community Benefits Agreement: 2018-11-01; California; 1000-MW off-shore wind energy facility; Payment of $250,000 and local economic development activities, such as local hiring and providing training opportunities.
Monhegan Plantation et al. and Maine Aqua Ventis Community Benefits Agreement: 2017 (est.); Maine; 12-MW off-shore wind energy facility; Upfront payments include $100,000 for an energy/broadband infrastructure fund to implement grant work; $100,000 for a technical support fund; and $2,330,000 for an energy/broadband infrastructure capital fund. Annual payments begin at $40,000 and escalate by 2.5% each year. Targeted benefits include local hiring opportunities and University of Maine scholarships for Monhegan residents.
Town and County of Nantucket and Vineyard Wind Good Neighbor Agreement: 2020-08-27; Massachusetts; One existing 800-MW off-shore wind energy facility and four future projects of unspecified scale; Upfront payments include $4 million at the financial close of the first project and $3 million at the financial close of each subsequent project. Targeted benefits include the establishment of an Offshore Wind Community Fund
Town of Portsmouth and SouthCoast Wind Host Community Agreement: 2024-01-16; Rhode Island; Cable landing for two-phase 2,400 MW offshore wind project; Total HCA payments of $23,224,673 over the life of the project, including both phases of construction.
Town of Brookhaven and Sunrise Wind Host Community Agreement (see summary here): 2023-03-20; New York; Cable landing for 924-MW offshore wind project; Developer will pay $169.9 million to community over 25 years through HCA, including $28 million through separate payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement. Payments will include $5 million toward constructing a Tri-Hamlet Park, $10 million for a National Offshore Wind Training Center, and $5 million for a R&D partnership with Stony Brook.

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
Town of Medway and Medway Grid Host Community Agreement: 2022-09-07; Massachusetts; 250-MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS); Payments include up to $15,000 per year for emergency preparedness training; $20,000 per year for public safety; $100,000 for town to retain independent consultants and counsel; $65,000 for independent study; $50,000 to support master plan renewal; up to $25,000 to each homeowner within 300 feet of project perimeter whose property value was diminished; $250,000 for sidewalk installation; several payments totaling $247,500 to fund a risk reduction and training position in the fire department; $150,000 to an energy conservation and resiliency fund; and $85,000 to an abutting neighbors landscaping fund.

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Date

State

Project Description

Benefits

Trailblazer CO2 Pipeline, Tallgrass Energy, Bold Education Fund, and Bold Alliance Community Benefits Agreement

2024-03-07

Nebraska

CO2 Pipeline

Upfront payments of:

$500,000 to community investment fund
$100,000 for development or enhancement of regional CO2 emergency communication system
$200,000 for development of First Responder CO2 training program
$400,000 to help emergency response organizations purchase equipment to prepare, detect, and respond to CO2 release

Ongoing payments of:

$40,000 per year to replace equipment used by emergency responders to prepare, detect and respond to CO2 release
$0.10/metric ton of CO2 sequestered each year, to be contributed into community investment fund
$0.10/metric ton of CO2 sequestered each year, to be paid out as a landowner bonus based on the landowner's proportionate share of the linear length of the pipeline

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
Central Maine Power Company et al. Stipulation for Approval of New England Clean Energy Connect: 2019-02-21; Maine; 1,200-MW HVDC Transmission Line; While not technically a CBA, Section V.B of the stipulation (starting at p. 15) has analogous provisions, including: (a) $50 million for a low-income customer benefits fund; (b) $140 million for a rate relief fund; (c) $5 million of broadband upgrades and $10 million for a broadband fund; (d) $15 million for a heat pump fund; (e) $15 million for an electric vehicle fund; (f) $5 million for Franklin County; (g) $6 million for education; and (h) preference for hiring Maine workers.
San Luis Obispo County Commercial Fishermen and MFS Globenet, AT&T, and Global West, Agreement Between Cable Companies and Fishermen: 2002-01-30; California; Cable network; Upfront payment of $150,000 as well as annual payments of $150,000. Targeted benefits include establishing and funding a committee to implement the agreement; provisions for safe cable installation and environmental monitoring; and grants for mitigation programs and damages.

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
City of Salem & Salem Wind Terminal LLC Community Benefits Agreement: 2024-02-21; Massachusetts; Salem Offshore Wind Terminal; The developer will provide $9 million in direct payments over the 25-year life of the agreement, including approximately $4 million in education and workforce development investments, $2.5 million in first responder training and equipment, $1.25 million to fund a harbormaster position, $850,000 in improving roadway intersections, and $500,000 in climate action funding, in addition to funds for supporting local police and fire departments. The developer also agrees to develop and implement a strategy for seaport electrification to reduce air quality impacts.

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
New Flyer of America, Greater Birmingham Ministries, and Jobs to Move America Community Benefits Agreement: 2022-05-24; Alabama, California; Bus manufacturing plant; Commitment to provide Historically Disadvantaged Groups at least 45% of new jobs and at least 20% of promotions.
State Building and Construction Trades Council of California California High-Speed Rail Authority Community Benefits Agreement: 2013-08-13; California; High-speed rail system construction; The developer also agrees to recruit 30% of project labor from National Targeted Workers as well as develop a program to hire apprentices and disadvantaged workers. The parties also agree to form a Joint Administrative Committee to monitor and mitigate community impacts.
LAX Coalition for Economic, Environmental, and Educational Justice and Los Angeles World Airports Community Benefits Agreement: 2004-12-06; California; International airport modernization project; Targeted benefits include developing Residential Noise Mitigation Programs, Job Training Programs, and a First Source Hiring Program. The developer also agrees to fund environmental, health, air quality, and community impact studies.

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
City of Salem and Footprint Power Salem Harbor Development Community Benefits Agreement: 2014-12-16; Massachusetts; 674-MW combined cycle gas-fired electric generation facility; Annual payments for 3 to 10 years will be used to fund benefits including but not limited to public harbor access, an off-site emission reduction program, public safety training, funding school districts, and supporting public art initiatives. The total payments are expected to equal $4,320,000.
City of Richmond and Chevron Products Company Environmental and Community Investment Agreement: 2014-08-04; California; Oil refinery; Annual payments will be awarded as follows: $11 million for year 1; $8 million for years 2 through 6; $7 million for years 7 and 8; $6 million for year 9; and $4 million for year 10. Payments are allocated for programs including greenhouse gas reduction programs, scholarships, and public safety programs.

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
City of Moline and Lakeshore Recycling Systems LLC Community Host Agreement: 2023-02-13; Illinois; Waste transfer facility; For a minimum of 40 years, the developer will pay a host benefit fee of $2.54 per ton of waste transported into the facility.
Town of Perinton and Waste Management of New York LLC Host Community Agreement: 2021-12-28; New York; Solid waste landfill and composting facility; Upfront payment of $300,000. Annual payments shall range from $83,000 to $1 million. For at least five-years, the developer will perform enhanced environmental monitoring activities, fund a local notification hot-line number, and fund a property value protection program to compensate qualifying homeowners.
Town of Norridgewock and Waste Management Disposal Services of Maine Inc. Host Community Agreement: 2019-10-16; Maine; Solid waste disposal facility; Annual host fee of $1.70 - $3.80 per ton of waste transported into the facility. Targeted benefits include but are not limited to the establishment of an environmental monitoring program; a contribution of $100,000 to the Town Technical Assistance Fund; and property value guarantees.
County of DeKalb and Waste Management of Illinois Inc. Host Community Agreement (see also first amendment here and second amendment here): 2009-02-26 (amended June 1, 2014 and May 17, 2017); Illinois; Expansion of an existing landfill; The developer agrees to only accept non-hazardous solid waste as well as free disposal for certain county agencies. The developer also agrees to well monitoring, a property value guarantee plan, and measures to provide alternatives in the event of groundwater contamination. Annual fees include a $4.60 per ton of waste Host Benefit Fee.
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Community Benefits Agreement: 2013-12-04; Missouri; Sewer system improvement and replacement program; Payments include a maximum annual amount of $150,000 towards a job training program in sewer-related occupations. Target benefits include the creation of a first-source hiring program; a commitment to utilizing the services of minority and women-owned businesses; and the development of an environmental monitoring plan.
Town of Riga and Monroe County Host Community Agreement (2011 amendment): 1989-07-12 (amended April 22, 1993; February 9, 2000; January 5, 2005; and January 4, 2011); New York; Solid waste landfill; Annual waste volume payment that shall be the greater of a) payment of $3.65 per ton of waste or b) $450,000. Targeted benefits include funding a water supply protection program and a property value protection program.
Lake County et al. and Veolia ES Zion Landfill Inc. Host Community Agreement: 2010-01-28; Illinois; Solid waste landfill; Host Benefit Fee of $1.41 per ton of solid waste permanently disposed of in the landfill. The developer also agrees to create a Property Value Protection Plan and an Environmental Monitoring Plan.
Town of Waterloo and Seneca Meadows Inc Community Benefits Agreement: 2005-08-16; New York; Solid waste landfill; Upfront payment of $500,000 and an annual payment of $150,000 increasing each year by $50,000 up to a maximum of $250,000. Targeted benefits include the creation of a Groundwater Monitoring and Protection Program, a Property Value Protection Program, and an environmental reporting system.
Township of Howell and Resource Recycling LLC Settlement Agreement: 2024-01-16; New Jersey; NJ Class B recycling facility that processes 68,640 tons of brush, trees, and wood for sale to landscapers; Host Community Benefit (HCB) payment of $5.00 per ton of material processed at the plant, increasing 2% per year (this exceeds NJSA 13:1E-28.1 statutory minimum of $0.50 per ton). Resource also must install underground water filtration system and new traffic signal.

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
Erie County et al. and Buffalo Bills et al. Community Benefits Agreement: 2023-03-29; New York; Football stadium; Annual community investment payments of at least $3 million and other provisions requiring workforce inclusion and diversity; addressing prevailing and living wage requirements; supporting youth and community programs.
City of Chicago and Bally’s Chicago Operating Company LLC Host Community Agreement: 2022-06-09; Illinois; Casino expansion project; One-time host community impact fee of $40 million within 5 days of execution, as well as annual direct impact fee of $2 million and indirect impact fee of $2 million (see page A-1-1).
City of Richmond and Resort Casino Host Community Agreement: 2021 (est.); Virginia; Resort casino; Upfront payment of $25 million and a minimum annual payment of $5 million.
Stand Up Nashville Inc and Nashville Soccer Holdings Inc Community Benefits Agreement: 2018-09-03; Tennessee; Major League Soccer stadium; The ownership team agrees to pay the city $25 million in addition to $9 million annually for the next 30 years. Targeted benefits include the development of affordable housing units, local hiring opportunities, and the establishment of a childcare facility.
Alliance for Good Jobs and Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Bucks Arena Agreement: 2016-05-12; Wisconsin; Sports complex; Targeted benefits include living wage provisions; hiring at least 50% of employees from neighborhoods with high unemployment; affirming workers' right to unionize; establishing a job training program.
City of New Bedford and KG New Bedford Host Community Agreement: 2015-03-19; Massachusetts; Resort casino; Targeted benefits include commissioning studies to measure the project’s impact on the city. Payments include funding the mitigation of impacts identified in the Impact Studies; a preliminary economic regeneration payment of $4.5 million; PILOT payments; and annual payments of $12.5 million Note: The project was never granted final approval.
Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance Community Benefits Program: 2013-04; New York; Ice sports center and community space; Upfront payment of $8 million to be used for developing the community space, creating a renewable energy scholarship fund, and a grant program for local businesses. Annual payments include a baseline of $1 million plus an additional 1-2% of the facility’s revenue.
Hill District Community Benefits Agreement: 2008-08-19; Pennsylvania; Ice sports arena; Targeted benefits include committing up to $1 million in financial assistance for the development of a neighborhood grocery store; local employment and contracting provisions; and the creation of a youth community center.
Ballpark Village Community Benefits Agreement: 2005-09-20; California; Multi-use development adjacent to a new baseball stadium; Payments include $1.5 million for job training of local residents; $100,000 in funding for a gentrification study of the development’s impacts on surrounding communities; and $50,000 in funding for arts, youth, and culture services. Targeted benefits include requirements for LEED building standards and local hiring and living wage provisions.

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
Town of West Amwell and Green Medicine NJ Host Community Agreement: 2022-04-29; New Jersey; Marijuana retail establishment; Annual payments to the township including 2% of the company’s annual gross sales, as well as a Community Fee of $100,000 in year 1 and $50,000 per year in years 2-5. Other benefits include participation in/funding of educational programs on health and drug abuse prevention.
Town of Halifax and Green Earth Cannabis Host Community Agreement: 2021-04; Massachusetts; Marijuana retail establishment; Annual Community Impact Fee of 3% of gross sales for 5 years. The developer also agrees to observe high-security practices and implement a local hiring program.
City of Boston and MedMen Boston Host Community Agreement: 2019-02-07; Massachusetts; Marijuana retail establishment; Quarterly host community payments of 3% of gross sales revenue for 5 years; limitations on signage that is inconsistent with the “look and character” of the neighborhood; establishment of a diversity and inclusion plan.
UNIDAD Coalition and Palmer/Flower Street Properties LLC Lorenzo Project Community Benefits Program: 2011-02; California; Mixed-use development project including the creation of residential units and retail space; Targeted benefits include dedicated community-based health care services and funding for health care services; affordable housing; and targeted hiring and living wages.
Hunters Point Shipyard / Candlestick Point Integrated Development Project Community Benefits Agreement: 2008-05-30; California; Residential development project; Targeted benefits include the creation of affordable housing units and payments of between $27.3 million to $32.8 million to a housing fund and $8.5 million to a workforce development fund.
Cherokee-Gates Project Community Benefits Agreement (see summary here): 2006-02; Colorado; Redevelopment of the former Gates Rubber Factory into a mixed-use, transit-oriented development; Targeted benefits include the construction of affordable and low-income housing; community involvement in environmental cleanup; local hiring and living wage provisions.
Hollywood and Vine Mixed-Use Development Project Community Benefits Agreement: 2004-04; California; Multi-use development project, consisting mostly of luxury housing and retail development; Targeted benefits include the creation of a living wage and local hiring program. Payments include $75,000 in job training and $15,000 to fund a health care access outreach program.
Marlton Square Redevelopment Project Community Benefits Program: 2002 (est.); California; Retail and housing redevelopment project; Targeted benefits include the creation of dedicated community services such as a community center, youth center, and job training center as well as a local hiring program with the aim of achieving a 70% living wage goal.
North Hollywood Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project Community Benefits Program: 2001-11; California; Mixed-use redevelopment project; Targeted benefits include a 75% living wage commitment and monetary penalties if the commitment is not met; on-site space for a child care center with dedicated parking spaces for low- and moderate-income families; establishment of a first source hiring system; and the creation of a job training program.

Title: Date; State; Project Description; Benefits
West Harlem Local Development Corporation and the Trustees of Columbia University Community Benefits Agreement: 2009-05-18; New York; University campus expansion project; Benefits Fund of $76 million and an Affordable Housing Fund of $20 million. In-kind benefits include up to $4 million in related legal assistance benefits and $20 million in access to Columbia University facilities, services, and amenities.
City of New Haven and Yale-New Haven Hospital Development Agreement: 2006-06-06; Connecticut; Hospital; Annual payments outlined in this agreement include $300,000 for the first four years for housing and economic development in the adjacent neighborhoods; $100,000 for at least five years for career ladder programs for hospital employees and residents; funding the creation of two new City positions for asthma and uninsured children’s outreach.
SunQuest Industrial Park Community Benefits Plan: 2001-1025; California; Redevelopment of an environmentally contaminated industrial site; Upfront payment of $150,000 from the developer toward a neighborhood improvement fund and school art programs. Targeted benefits include limitations on truck traffic and idling, the construction of a youth center; a goal of 70% living wage jobs; and a first-source hiring policy.
Stillwater Mining Company, Northern Plains Resource Council, Cottonwood Resource Council, and Stillwater Protective Ass'n Good Neighbor Agreement: 2000-05-08 (as amended October 3, 2023); Montana; Platinum group metals mining and refining in Montana; Payments of up to $30,000 per audit year for environmental audits; $12,000 per evaluation for reclamation plan and bond evaluations; $20,000 per year for fisheries population sampling; $200,000 for supplemental ground water studies; $135,000 per year to councils to reimburse qualifying expenses. Focus areas of the agreement include traffic, tailing facilities, and water quality.

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