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RPC concurs project review: 5 MW solar found in conformance; commission supports larger transmission‑linked capacity increase
Summary
The commission’s project review committee reported one 5‑megawatt solar project found in conformance with the regional plan and moved concurrence for a second, larger transmission‑related project that increases capacity by 10–25 megawatts; the full commission voted in favor of the committee’s findings.
Project review staff reported two energy projects in the commission’s packet: a one‑time 5‑megawatt solar project found to be in conformance with the regional plan, and a second larger transmission‑linked project that required explicit commission concurrence because staff determined it had a substantial regional impact.
Staff described the larger project as an expansion that increases transfer capacity by approximately 10–25 megawatts and that it would improve regional energy connections to Canadian sources. The project review committee recommended concurrence with the finding that the project is in conformity with the regional plan and that, despite its substantial regional impact, the committee supports the application.
A motion to adopt the committee’s recommendation was made and seconded, and the commission voted in favor. The minutes record the motion passing by voice vote and the commission adopting the committee’s findings. No amendments or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes that were provided.
