Berlin
Regulatory Process
Transmission siting in Vermont is guided by a regulatory process, known informally as Section 248 (technically, Title 30, Section 248 of the Vermont Statutes), that requires utilities, such as VELCO, to obtain a certificate of public good or CPG, from the Vermont Public Service Board before site preparation or construction can begin on an electric transmission facility. The Board reviews planning studies, environmental reports, natural resource assessments, analysis of alternatives, and cost estimates, among other project impacts.
More information about the 248 process:
Advance Notice
The 45-Day Notice package is a detailed project description sent 45 days before filing with the Public Utility Commission to local select boards and other officials to enable community leaders to review and discuss the project’s impacts with residents, and to provide input before the start of formal proceedings before the Commission. The 45-day notice is a requirement of Vermont law and Public Utility Commission rules.
Permitting Documents
VELCO filed a petition for Certificate of Public Good (CPG) and supporting documents, seeking approval of the Berlin Substation Project with the Public Utility Commission on June 6, 2019. This library contains all of the public documents filed with the Public Utility Commission as part of VELCO's petition for a CPG for the Berlin Substation Project. Materials that contain Critcial Energy Infrastructure are not available for download. For more information about CEII please contact us.
- Cover letter
- Petition
- Index
- Motion for confidential treatment
- Averment
- Notice of appearance
- Certificate of service
- 202(f) letter
- Prefiled Testimony of Doug Best
- Exhibit VELCO-DEB-1: Resume
- Exhibit VELCO-DEB-3: Proposed vegetation clearing
- Exhibit VELCO-DEB-4: Rock removal plan
- Exhibit VELCO-DEB-5: Cost estimate and schedule
- Exhibit VELCO-DEB-7: Town and regional plan excerpts
- Exhibit VELCO-DEB-6: 45 Day Package
- Exhibit VELCO-DEB-8: VSPC meeting minutes
- Exhibit VELCO-DEB-9: Sound study
- Prefiled testimony of Ed McGann
- Exhibit VELCO-EJM-1: Resume
- Exhibit VELCO-EJM-3: Aerial photograph
- Exhibit VELCO-EJM-4: General arrangement and elevations
- Exhibit VELCO-EJM-5: Site plan
- Exhibit VELCO-EJM-6: Oil containment
- Prefiled testimony of Andrew McMillan
- Exhibit VELCO-AM-1: Resume
- Exhibit VELCO-AM-2: Architectural survey memorandum
- Exhibit VELCO-AM-3: Natural resource assessment
- Exhibit VELCO-AM-4: Non-native invasive species monitoring and control plan
- Exhibit VELCO-AM-5: Environmental guidance manual
- Exhibit VELCO-AM-6: SF6 policy
- Prefiled Testimony of William McNamara
- Exhibit VELCO-WFM-1: Resume
- Exhibit VELCO-WFM-2: Existing line plan and profile
- Exhibit VELCO-WFM-3: Typical transmission structure assembly view
- Prefiled testimony of Michael Buscher
- Exhibit VELCO-MJB-1: Resume
- Exhibit VELCO-MJB-2: Aesthetic report
- Exhibit VELCO-MJB-2a: Appendix maps
- Exhibit VELCO-MJB-2b: Photo inventory
- Exhibit VELCO-MJB-2c: Landscape mitigation and clearing plan
Resources
Many resources exists for learning more about the regulatory process, electric transmission, grid planning and reliability, non-transmission alternatives and power supply. Here are some helpful sources.
VELCO resources
Vermont Public Service Department
Vermont Public Service Board