Solar projects at high school and community center delayed by interconnection slot limits

Chair updated the commission that solar installations planned for the high school and the community center cannot proceed immediately because available Eversource interconnection slots are filled; the next slot was anticipated in January. Members discussed the technical and contractual factors that determine whether a project requires residential or commercial interconnection and whether net-metering arrangements permit commercial feeds.

A Committee member noted net-metering and transmission constraints can extend timelines significantly—"In places, it it can take over a year Oh, years. Or or years." The commission did not take formal action at this meeting but noted the delay will push procurement and installation schedules forward into the winter months.