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Commissioners add names to proposed solar energy systems amendment; staff to refine decommissioning language
Summary
Worcester County commissioners signaled support for a text amendment on utility-scale solar that includes decommissioning bond language and related definitions; staff will draft more precise language, including possible restrictions or testing standards for 'soil cement' and consideration of battery storage.
Worcester County Commissioners indicated support Aug. 19 for a text amendment on solar energy systems that would add decommissioning requirements, align definitions with state law and revise the county’s utility review process. Commissioners signaled support by adding their names as sponsors; the transcript records no formal roll-call vote but shows multiple commissioners agreeing to be listed on the bill.
County planning staff presented the draft amendment and said they had added decommissioning language at the board’s request. Commissioners discussed bonding levels,…
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