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Bedford Energy Commission: Chabock Road solar array largely installed; some panels delayed, bond questions raised
Summary
The Energy Commission received a construction update on the Chabock Road landfill solar array: most panels are installed, commissioning depends on Eversource testing, and commissioners asked town staff to produce meter-by-meter kilowatt-hour data to assess savings; a resident later questioned bond figures and a paused compactor item.
The Bedford Energy Commission heard an update on construction of the Chabock Road landfill solar array on Oct. 23 and was shown photos of panels already in place, while commissioners discussed remaining technical, financial and operational steps before the system begins producing electricity.
Jean Walker, assistant town manager, told the commission that crews have “placed numerous panels” and that site photos taken that day show most racks in place. She said supply-chain issues mean a small number of panels remain to be delivered — she corrected an earlier figure and said 264 of the project’s panels were still outstanding — but the contractor is planning contingency work so commissioning is not delayed. Walker gave the project’s designed…
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