Vermont Public Utility Commission Approves Transfer of Solar Energy Project Permit

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued an order transferring the Certificate of Public Good (CPG) for the "Stark Solar Project" from Otter Creek Solar LLC to Stark Solar LLC. This decision impacts the 2.2 MW solar electric generation facility in Bennington, Vermont, which was initially authorized by the PUC on January 12, 2023. The transfer is a significant development in the project's progression.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PUC has approved the transfer of the CPG from Otter Creek Solar LLC to Stark Solar LLC for the 2.2 MW solar electric generation facility in Bennington, Vermont.
  • The project was initially authorized by the PUC on January 12, 2023, and the transfer was filed on February 28, 2023.
  • The PUC has closed Case No. 19-3236-PET and all future compliance filings required by the CPG issued in this case must be made in the compliance subcase of Case No. 23-0704-PET.
  • Parties in this case will be made parties in Case No. 23-0704-PET for the purposes of receiving notices of future compliance filings and an opportunity to file comments on those filings.

Statistics:

  • The solar electric generation facility has a capacity of 2.2 MW.
  • The project is located in Bennington, Vermont.
  • The PUC initially authorized the project on January 12, 2023.
  • The transfer of the CPG was filed on February 28, 2023.
  • The PUC has closed Case No. 19-3236-PET and transferred the case to Case No. 23-0704-PET.

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission Case No. 19-3236-PET (Order issued April 7, 2023)