Commission presses developers on brownfield analysis after limited initial disclosures

Oct 15, 2026

PSC commissioners said the applicants' initial brownfield analyses were thin, staff had to issue follow‑up data requests, and the record eventually showed two brownfield sites were evaluated but found impracticable; commissioners said they expect more complete brownfield identification in future filings.

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Commissioners in the Oct. 15 meeting flagged brownfield identification and evaluation as an area where developers must present more thorough analyses up front. The Foundry Ridge and Red Oak Ridge dockets both included initial filings the commission described as light on brownfield information; staff issued data requests and added testimony to fill gaps in the record.

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