Information on the Permitting Process for Southern VT Energy Park Projects
The goal of this website is to provide an easy to understand guide to the permitting process for the biomass facility proposed for the Southern Vermont Energy Park. The solar component of the park has already received the permits described here. This site is not a place for posting information on the pro's and con's of the contested biomass component, or advocacy of any kind. The intent is to make sure everyone has a clear explanation of the regulatory framework. This site relies on the participation of volunteers, so if we've missed an update or some aspect of the permitting process please let us know! The e-mail address is [email protected]
Guide to this Site
Click on the links below to learn:
What is the Southern Vermont Energy Park?
What is the Permitting Process for the Biomass Facility?
What Factors Are Considered in Permitting?
How Do Citizens Participate in the Permitting Process?
How Do Citizens Stay Informed About What is Happening?
Archive of All Updates
Updates
Beaver Wood Energy has temporarily suspended its application for a biomass facility in Pownal. The Bennington Banner reports that review of the state's power needs and changing market conditions has prompted Beaver Wood Energy to focus on only one facility in Vermont. The proposal in Pownal is on hold for one year while Beaver Wood Energy focuses on its Fair Haven project.
Documents from Jurisdictional Discussion: The Public Service Board is currently reviewing jurisdiction of Act 250 in the Beaver Wood Energy case.
Initial Brief from BWE
Department of Public Service Comments
Joint Memo from Opponents
Memo from Natural Resources Board
Beaver Wood Reply
An archive of all updates is found here. Subscribe to the blog to get a notice when something on the site has changed.
If there is an important event or decision that should be added here, please e-mail [email protected]
Documents from Jurisdictional Discussion: The Public Service Board is currently reviewing jurisdiction of Act 250 in the Beaver Wood Energy case.
Initial Brief from BWE
Department of Public Service Comments
Joint Memo from Opponents
Memo from Natural Resources Board
Beaver Wood Reply
An archive of all updates is found here. Subscribe to the blog to get a notice when something on the site has changed.
If there is an important event or decision that should be added here, please e-mail [email protected]
Citizen's Guide to Section 248
The Public Service Board publishes a general guide to Section 248 procedures, such as the one currently underway for Beaver Wood Energy's proposed biomass facility. This guide is available online at:
http://psb.vermont.gov/statutesrulesandguidelines/guidelines
http://psb.vermont.gov/statutesrulesandguidelines/guidelines
This website was designed as part of Pownal's participation in the e-Vermont Community Broadband Project. e-Vermont works to help rural communities in Vermont to make better use of Internet resources. This site is designed to help Pownal residents use the Internet to understand and participate in Vermont state government permitting processes. Are you interested in more projects that explain how to connect with State Government online? E-mail [email protected]