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Norfolk board flags dust and battery concerns at Pond Street Solar site
Summary
Board members reported intermittent dust from crushing and processing at the Pond Street Solar site, discussed erosion-control measures and the implications of proposed battery installations, and raised fiscal questions about how adding batteries could change the project value and tax assessments.
Board members reported intermittent dust at the Pond Street Solar site and said inspections show crushing and processing are occurring. Chair Andy said he observed crushing and noted a water truck was not present during his most recent site visit; he also said the site had a meter on a hydrant and some erosion control in place but that bare spots remain.
Members raised battery-storage safety and regulatory questions. "The batteries are one of the biggest ones," said Andy, and the board noted the Department of Environmental Protection is expected to post new battery regulations at the end of August. Members also discussed fiscal impacts: Andy said adding the new battery equipment raises the project value from about $15,000,000 to about $25,000,000, which would affect tax assessments. The board asked staff to continue monitoring dust and erosion, to check for a water truck or dust-control measures on heavy-work days, and to consider technical consultants for specialty battery issues.
