<html><head></head><body><div class="ydp965cf3f1yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;"><div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Dear Tony:</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Carver has one poorly written line in its use table regarding battery storage. Town Meeting recently voted a moratorium on battery storage after one project was permitted. I'll be working with a "to be created" Zoning Bylaw committee on new language although the Town is unlikely to see another due to the typical needs to locate such a facility near utility transmission lines. In Falmouth we met with a company considering a comparable project locating near high tension lines where the facility would charge batteries from the grid at night during off peak rates and sell back to the grid when demand and rates are higher.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">The project is going to the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) on 7/12/22 since it is over 100MW. Due to the moratorium and Facebook the applicant who have both special permit and site plan approval are asking for a comprehensive zoning exemption. The project is described by EFSB below. </div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif; font-size: 16px;">A recording of the public comment hearing will be posted to the Department’s YouTube channel after the public comment hearing. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Stay tuned</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div></div></div><blockquote style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><div class="ydp965cf3f1yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;"><div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">On August 27, 2021, Cranberry Point Energy Storage, LLC (“Cranberry Point” or the
“Company”) filed a petition with the Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”), pursuant to
G.L. c. 164, § 69J¼, to construct a 150 megawatt (“MW”), 300 megawatt-hour (“MWh”), battery energy
storage system and ancillary electrical equipment to be located on a six-acre parcel of land at 31R Main
Street, Carver, Massachusetts (the “Project”). Under G.L. c. 164, § 69J¼, the Siting Board will review
the Company’s filing to determine whether the proposed Project would contribute to a reliable energy
supply with a minimum impact on the environment at the lowest possible cost. On May 11, 2022, the
Company filed a petition with the Department of Public Utilities (the “Department”), pursuant to G.L.
c. 40A, §3 for a comprehensive exemption of the Zoning Bylaws for the Town of Carver (the “Zoning
Petition”). The Siting Board will review the Zoning Petition to determine whether the zoning exemption
is required for the Project, and if the proposed use of the land or structure is reasonably necessary for the
convenience or welfare of the public. The Siting Board will review the two petitions in one proceeding.
The Siting Board will conduct a second public comment hearing regarding the Project because of the
Zoning Petition.</div></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div></div></blockquote><div class="ydp965cf3f1yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;"><div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Best for <b><u>M</u></b>any <b><u>H</u></b>appy <b><u>O</u></b>ptions
over the holiday weekend.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">TBott</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div class="ydp965cf3f1signature"><div style="font-family:new times, serif;font-size:16px;"><div>Thomas Bott Carver Town Planner</div><div><br></div><div><i id="ydpfb687fb8yiv6753380931yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519652102965_53159" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font id="ydpfb687fb8yiv6753380931yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519652102965_53160" color="#4c76a2">You too could follow me on Twitter @TBottPlimoth but it clearly isn’t necessary</font></i></div></div></div></div>
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On Monday, June 27, 2022 at 03:50:56 PM EDT, Tony DeFrias via MassPlanners <massplanners@masscptc.org> wrote:
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<p class="yiv0462925888MsoNormal">I am looking for any towns that have created a bylaw for lithium-ion battery farms. The town has an application before it for one which</p>
<p class="yiv0462925888MsoNormal">Would be adjacent to a residential area. I am wondering how/what other municipalities are doing to regulate the location and permit</p>
<p class="yiv0462925888MsoNormal">Process. Chapter 40A Section 9B discusses Solar access, but this is for battery storage. Any information would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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<p class="yiv0462925888MsoNormal">Thank you </p>
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<p class="yiv0462925888MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">Antonio M. De Frias, PLS, APA</span></p>
<p class="yiv0462925888MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">Hanson Town Planner</span></p>
<p class="yiv0462925888MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">542 Liberty Street</span></p>
<p class="yiv0462925888MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">Hanson, Ma 02341</span></p>
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