Vermont Public Utility Commission Issues Order for 80 kW Solar Project in New Haven

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has resolved an interconnection issue for an 80 kW solar project in New Haven, Vermont. S&B Real Estate LLC, the applicant, filed a registration for a roof-mounted solar net-metering system on January 21, 2021. Green Mountain Power Corporation, the interconnecting utility, raised concerns about the proposed interconnection, which were subsequently addressed by the applicant. On March 25, 2021, the Commission determined that the interconnection issue had been resolved and deemed a Certificate of Public Good issued for the project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an order resolving an interconnection issue for an 80 kW solar project in New Haven.
  • The applicant, S&B Real Estate LLC, filed a registration for a roof-mounted solar net-metering system on January 21, 2021.
  • Green Mountain Power Corporation raised concerns about the proposed interconnection, which were addressed by the applicant on March 1, 2021.
  • The applicant agreed to construct and operate the project in accordance with the requirements described in GMP's February 22, 2021, filing.
  • A Certificate of Public Good is deemed issued for the project, and the applicant must commission the project within one year.
  • The project must be constructed and operated in accordance with Governor Scott's Executive Order 01-20 and its addenda.
  • Interested persons can subscribe to case number 20-0789-INV in ePUC for updates on the project and COVID-19-related orders.

Statistics:

  • 80.0 kW: The total capacity of the solar net-metered electric power system.
  • 934 North Street: The address of the proposed project location in New Haven, Vermont.
  • January 21, 2021: The date the applicant filed a registration for the solar project.
  • February 22, 2021: The date Green Mountain Power Corporation filed a letter raising concerns about the proposed interconnection.
  • March 1, 2021: The date the applicant filed a response to the concerns raised by GMP.
  • March 25, 2021: The date the Commission issued the order resolving the interconnection issue.
  • 1 year: The commissioning deadline for the project, as stated in the order.

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission - Case No. 21-0219-NMR
  • Green Mountain Power Corporation
  • S&B Real Estate LLC
  • ISO New England - Inverter Source Requirement Document
  • Governor Scott's Executive Order 01-20 and its addenda