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Committee informed about new DOER small clean-energy siting and permitting guidance
Summary
Chair summarized new Department of Energy Resources guidance (cited in the transcript as "CMR 20 2 25" and related sections) on siting and permitting for small clean-energy infrastructure, including definitions, health and safety standards, site suitability and a consolidated local permit application to speed reviews.
The chair referenced recent state-level guidance from the Department of Energy Resources on small clean energy infrastructure siting and permitting, noting it addresses definitions, transition, health and safety standards, and site suitability and that the state offers a consolidated local permit application and technical assistance. The transcript cites the guidance as "CMR 20 2 25" and a section transcribed as "29.0"; the chair said model permitting language and a model ordinance are available for local use.
He recommended committee members review the materials and suggested the committee act as a three-person body to pursue ordinance drafting and permitting-process coordination with staff and the town manager.
