A multinational corporation, a maze of shell companies, and a 10-year tax giveaway — all wrapped in one tidy “local” project.
When residents heard a company named Worthington Solar, LLC was asking Greene County for a “routine” designation called an Economic Revitalization Area, most probably shrugged. It sounded harmless enough — some kind of paperwork the county had to approve to let a solar project move forward.
But as Linton News began digging deeper, it quickly became clear this wasn’t just a small local company wanting to put up some panels in a field.
This is actually a global corporate machine, operating through a legal labyrinth of shell companies, seeking a 10-year, 100% tax break, and setting Greene County up for a 30-year arrangement that could outlast multiple owners.
Here’s what you need to know — in plain English.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
The following investigation is based on publicly available corporate filings, state-level tax documents, county meeting records, and industry reports.
Linton News is not alleging illegal conduct, fraud, or wrongdoing by Worthington Solar, LLC, National Grid Renewables, or their parent or subsidiary entities.
Our reporting reflects patterns documented in public records and provides analysis and commentary for public interest, particularly regarding the impact of large-scale tax incentives on small counties.
All corporate structures mentioned are described as they appear in official filings, and any interpretations or concerns stated are presented as opinion based on disclosed facts, not as accusations.
