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Acton-Boxborough committee terminates NexAmp battery-storage agreement after permitting and price issues

Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee · January 9, 2026
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Summary

After administrators said a permit for a battery at the Boardwalk Campus was not approved and NexAmp’s revised pricing rose significantly, the committee voted to terminate the NexAmp battery-storage agreement and directed administration to pursue other renewable energy options.

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee voted Jan. 8 to terminate its battery-storage agreement with NexAmp after administrators reported permitting concerns about battery siting at the Boardwalk Campus and said the vendor’s revised pricing had risen to nearly double the district’s original cost estimate.

Facilities staff told the committee that the NexAmp permit was not approved and that NexAmp had attempted to revise pricing. Administration recommended terminating the agreement and continuing to explore rooftop or canopy solar options without battery storage for the Boardwalk site.

Adam moved the termination motion and Vikram seconded. The chair called the question and the motion passed; the transcript records the motion’s passage but does not show a roll-call tally.

Administration told the committee it will seek other renewable-energy proposals and report back; the termination relieves the district of the pending NexAmp contract while leaving open options for future, battery-free solar installations.

Committee members said they expect a follow-up report on alternative solar proposals and any financial implications for the district budget.