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Vermont Public Utility Commission Approves 3 MW Battery Electric Storage Project

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued a Certificate of Public Good for a 3 MW battery electric storage project in Troy, Vermont. The project, joint-owned by Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Green Mountain Power Corporation, aims to promote the general good of the State. The Commission has approved the project subject to 15 conditions, which include site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance in accordance with the plans submitted in the proceeding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued a Certificate of Public Good for a 3 MW battery electric storage project in Troy, Vermont.
  • The project is joint-owned by Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Green Mountain Power Corporation.
  • The Commission has approved the project subject to 15 conditions, including site preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance in accordance with the plans submitted in the proceeding.
  • The project must restrict construction activities and deliveries to specific hours of the day and must remove facilities once they are no longer in service.
  • The CPG Holders must conduct annual inspections of the facility for a period of three years and file certifications with the Commission and parties.
  • The Commission may conduct further process as needed to ensure compliance with the landscape mitigation plan.
  • The CPG Holders must file letters with the Commission, parties, and the Town of Troy before beginning site preparation and operating the Project.
  • The CPG Holders must pay all invoices from any State agency related to the proceeding.

Statistics:

  • The project has a capacity of 3 MW.
  • The project is located off Veilleux Road in Troy, Vermont.
  • The project is jointly owned by Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Green Mountain Power Corporation.
  • The project must be completed within a certain timeframe, but the exact date is not specified in the provided text.
  • The CPG Holders must conduct annual inspections for a period of three years.

Sources:

  • STATE OF VERMONT PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION Case No. 22-4009-PET Joint Petition of Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Green Mountain Power Corporation for a certificate of public good

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