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Select Board authorizes RFP to explore solar array at North Brookfield landfill
Summary
The board authorized a request for proposals to study a potential solar generating field on a portion of the North Brookfield landfill at 58 East Brookfield Road; the draft RFP excludes battery energy storage and the board will review incoming proposals for power destination and maintenance terms.
The Select Board voted to issue an RFP seeking proposals to install a solar generating field on a portion of the North Brookfield landfill at 58 East Brookfield Road. "It is being proposed to maximize the use of the site for a solar generating field to produce renewable energy," the presenter said while outlining the draft RFP and noting staff preference to exclude battery energy storage from the town-led proposal.
Board members raised questions about where generated power would be directed, the potential for credits to town buildings, and site maintenance obligations; staff said proposals should specify power off-take, maintenance schedules and lease terms. The board approved issuing the RFP to ‘see what comes in’ and emphasized that authorization to solicit proposals does not commit the town to any contract.
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