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Board discusses solar, battery storage proposals and data-center risks on town land
Summary
Board members reviewed interest from private companies to site community solar and battery storage on town-owned land, discussed potential lease revenue (reported ranges $75,000–$120,000 per 5-MW site) and raised concerns about grid capacity, safety and siting (avoid schools/pathways). They also noted changes in community-solar billing practices.
Town staff updated the Grand Island Conservation Advisory Board on a surge of interest from companies seeking to site solar farms and battery storage on town-owned parcels and summarized potential lease revenue and siting concerns.
"We're gonna have these on the island. I'd rather it generate money for our community than for somebody else," a staff member said, describing the town's strategy to solicit proposals and evaluate whether offers are viable and appropriately sited. The staff member reported a range of possible land-lease payments "from 75,000 to about…
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