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Board approves two battery storage siting agreements, accepting donations and emergency-response commitments
Summary
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved siting agreements for two 4MW battery energy storage systems at CVEC substations in Colleen and Piney River, authorizing one-time local allocations and $10,000 charitable donations per project and directing the County Administrator to execute the agreements.
Nelson County supervisors unanimously approved two siting agreements on Nov. 13 that clear the way for 4MW battery energy storage systems at Central Virginia Electric Cooperative substations in Colleen and Piney River.
Gabby Mayer of LightShift Energy told the Board that the siting agreements—authorized under state code—are voluntary negotiations between the applicant and the county. Mayer said each project includes an $8,000 local…
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