Site Visit

RE:Petition of Chelsea Solar LLC, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248, for a certificate of public good authorizing the installation and operation of a 2 MW solar electric generation facility in Bennington, Vermont

Before: Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney

Location: Parties are hereby requested to meet promptly at the Bennington Welcome Center, 100 VT-279, Bennington, VT

The Petitioner is directed to bring at least one large paper copy of the site plan to the site visit for the Hearing Officer and the parties to use for purposes of reference.

RE: Petition of VT Real Estate Holdings 1 LLC for a Certificate of Public Good for a 20 MW ground-mounted solar array in Shaftsbury

Before: The Vermont Public Utility Commission

The Vermont Public Utility Commission will conduct a Site Visit in this proceeding on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 1:30 P.M. Parties are hereby requested to meet near 1004 Holy Smoke Road, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, promptly at 1:15 P.M.

Due to the terrain and changing weather conditions it is suggested that individuals wear long pants and appropriate footwear.

The Petitioner is directed to bring at least one large paper copy of the site plan to the site visit for the Commission and the parties to use for purposes of reference.

**THE SITE VISIT ONLY IS CANCELLED--THE PUBLIC HEARING IS STILL BEING HELD IN-PERSON IN BENNINGTON**

The Vermont Public Utility Commission will conduct a Site Visit in this proceeding on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 2:30 P.M. Parties are hereby requested to meet near 1004 Holy Smoke Road, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, promptly at 2:15 P.M. From there the site visit will begin at 2:30 P.M.

Due to the terrain and changing weather conditions it is suggested that individuals wear long pants and appropriate footwear.

The Petitioner is directed to bring at least one large paper copy of the site plan to the site visit for the Commission and the parties to use for purposes of reference.

RE: Petition of I Love Cows Solar, LLC for a certificate of public good, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248, for a 2.475 MW ground-mounted solar array in Barre City, Vermont

Before: Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney

Location: Parties are hereby requested to meet on Allen Street in Barre City, promptly at 10:00 A.M.
As the street is rural, you may park on both sides of Allen Street between #103 and #111.

The Petitioner is directed to bring at least one large paper copy of the site plan to the site visit for the Hearing Officer and the parties to use for purposes of reference.PUC

RE: Petition of DG Outback Acres Solar, LLC for a certificate of public good, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248, authorizing the installation and operation of a 3.5 MW solar electric generation facility in Pittsford, Vermont

Before: Dan Burke, Staff Attorney, Hearing Officer

Location: Please see attached Memorandum for details.

The Petitioner is directed to bring at least one large paper copy of the site plan to the site visit for the Hearing Officer and the parties to use for the purposes of reference.

Attendees are reminded to dress appropriately for the changing weather conditions and possibly muddy conditions.

RE: Application of Adam Walsh for a certificate of public good for a 50.0 kW solar net-metered electric power system in Londonderry, Vermont
 

Before: Dan Burke, Esq., Hearing Officer

Location: Parties are hereby requested to meet at 532 Landgrove Road in Londonderry, Vermont, promptly at 11:00 A.M.
The Applicant is directed to bring at least one large paper copy of the site plan to the site visit for the Hearing Officer and the parties to use for purposes of reference.
Attendees are reminded to dress appropriately for the changing weather conditions

RE: ER Danyow Road Solar, LLC for a certificate of public good for a 5 MW ground-mounted solar array in Sheldon.

Before: John J. Cotter, Staff Attorney

Location: Parties are hereby requested to meet at 200 Danyow Road, Sheldon promptly at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday October 25, 2022

There is an existing farm access at the southwest corner of the corn field at 200 Danyow Road, Sheldon. The petitioner will mark the entrance of the farm access prior to the site visit,

The Petitioner is directed to bring at least one large paper copy of the site plan to the site visit for the Hearing Officer and the Parties to use for purposes of reference.

Attendees are reminded to dress appropriately for the changing weather conditions.

RE: Petition of Norwich Upper Loveland Solar, LLC. for a certificate of public good, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. §§ 248 and 8010, authorizing the installation and operation of a 500 kW (AC) group net-metering solar electric generation system in Norwich, Vermont
 

Before: Micah Howe, Esq., Hearing Officer

Location:  Parties are requested to meet promptly at 12:00 P.M. The solar array is located between a cell tower and the transmission corridor. Walking access to the solar array location will begin at the cell tower access driveway, which is gated. The cell tower e-911 address is 201 Upper Loveland Road, Norwich. These coordinates may be helpful: 43.725342, -72.289842. Attendees are reminded to dress appropriately for the changing weather conditions and be prepared to walk.

RE: Petition of Halladay Solar LLC for a certificate of public good, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248, authorizing the installation and operation of a 2.2 MW solar electric generation facility in Middlebury, Vermont

Before: Dan Burke, Staff Attorney

Location:  Parties are hereby requested to meet at the project location in Middlebury, Vermont, promptly at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 17th. There is no street address. The location is 43°59'06.5"N 73°08'37.9"W, Middle Road South, Middlebury, Vermont. Attendees can get to Middle Road South off of Halladay Road, and then park along the side of the road.

The Petitioner is directed to bring at least one large paper copy of the site plan to the site visit for the Hearing Officer and the parties to use for purposes of reference.
The Commission requests that all attendees at the site visit will make best efforts to maintain a six-foot distance from other attendees who are not members of their household. However, the Commission recognizes that given a particular site’s physical characteristics, that may not always be possible to achieve. The Commission welcomes all attendees at the site visit to wear masks or cloth facial coverings during the site visit if desired. Attendees are reminded to dress appropriately for the changing weather conditions and possibly muddy conditions.

RE: Petition of Stone Mill Solar LLC requesting a certificate of public good, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248, authorizing the installation and operation of a 2.2 MW solar electric generation facility in Castleton, Vermont

Before: Michael Tousley, Staff Attorney

Location: Parties are hereby requested to meet at 680 E. Hubbardton Rd., Castleton, Vermont, promptly at 4:00 P.M. You may park on the western side (the right side upon entering) of the RMG Stone Products building located at the address.
The Petitioner is directed to bring at least one large paper copy of the site plan to the site visit for the Hearing Officer and the parties to use for purposes of reference.
The Commission requests that all attendees at the site visit will make best efforts to maintain a six-foot distance from other attendees who are not members of their household. However, the Commission recognizes that given a particular site’s physical characteristics, that may not always be possible to achieve. The Commission welcomes all attendees at the site visit to wear masks or cloth facial coverings during the site visit if desired. Attendees are reminded to dress appropriately for the changing weather conditions and possibly muddy conditions.