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Committee hears that raising small-solar registration thresholds could reduce notice to towns under S.50
Summary
Witnesses said the proposed increase in registration thresholds under S.50 would streamline small rooftop and backyard solar projects but could reduce public notice and prompt more complaints from adjoining landowners and municipalities.
At a Feb. 19 Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee hearing, Department of Public Service and other witnesses described S.50’s proposal to raise registration thresholds for small solar projects and warned of notice and municipal‑engagement consequences.
Alex Anchak and other witnesses said the PUC’s existing registration system was designed to streamline truly small rooftop or backyard installations where notice to adjoining landowners and municipalities is not required.…
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