Commission finds 1 Energy’s Hartford County community solar projects do not require CPCN

The Public Service Commission voted unanimously Thursday to confirm that two community solar projects proposed by 1 Energy Development LLC in Hartford County do not require a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN).

Staff attorney Harrison Share told the commission that 1 Energy filed on May 13, 2026, seeking a letter order that the company’s two proposed projects—each 1.5 megawatts for a combined 3 megawatts at 3825 Beatty Road—meet the statutory criteria in PUA §207 and related provisions and therefore are not a "generating station" subject to CPCN review. "The 1 Energy projects satisfy all these criteria and thus are not considered a generating station subject to CPCN requirements," Share said.

David Bugleman, representing 1 Energy, said the company was "on the same page as staff" and had no additional remarks beyond answering commissioners’ questions.

Chair Barveigh moved the staff-recommended finding that the projects do not require a CPCN. Commissioners approved the motion by voice vote: Commissioner McLean, Commissioner Linton, Commissioner Sutchman, Commissioner Hoover and Chair Barveigh all signified "aye." The commission’s unanimous vote removed the need for a CPCN for the two projects as described in the filing.

The staff presentation reviewed the statutory tests in PUA §207 and related subsections that treat multiple generating units on the same property as a single generating station only when cumulative capacity exceeds specified thresholds, are separately metered, or export to wholesale markets. Share said the projects meet the criteria for exclusion from CPCN requirements.

The decision resolves the company’s request for a letter order. Staff said it remains available to answer questions about next procedural steps for the projects.

The commission moved on to the next agenda item after the vote.