RTS Solar PV Project – Resources
Documents
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DLS Interpretation on Solar PV property tax exemption
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DoER Ground Mounted Solar Q&A
This guide, published in December 2012, is intended to help local decision-makers and community members answer common questions about ground-mounted solar PV development. It was prepared by DoER, DEP and the CEC based on questions that have arisen as communities have begun evaluating ground-mounted PV systems. -
DoER Landfill Solar Guide 2012
40-page document published by DoER providing a guide to installing Solar PV on closed municipal landfills. Topics covered include: physical requirements of PV systems; PV system economics; landfill considerations; public procurement; and PV system development, design, and installation. -
Landfill Post Closure Permitting Guidelines
This document covers the process for securing approval from DEP for the reuse of the facility for renewable energy. Includes resources. -
Solar Accounting: Measuring the Costs and Benefits of Going Solar
This guide to analyzing and accounting for the costs and benefits of installing solar PV is written for local governments. -
US DoE Best Practices Guide for Siting Solar PV on Landfills
70+ page best practices guide from the US DoE. Currently in draft form. Thematically similar to Mass DoER Guide. No Massachusetts-specific information, but some sections have additional technical detail.
Links to sites
- Renewable Energy at Closed Landfills in Massachusetts - Workshop - Presentations from the July 26, 2012 workshop presented by DoER and DEP.
- DoER pages for Solar in Massachusetts
Documents from other communities
Scituate
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Norfolk Solar PPA
Norfolk Solar PPA agreement with Constellation Energy. Note: LARGE DOCUMENT (8Mb) - may take some time to open/save. -
Norfolk Solar Site Lease
Norfolk Solar Site Lease agreement with Constellation Energy. Note: LARGE DOCUMENT (8Mb) - may take some time to open/save.
Norfolk
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Scituate Solar Lease
Scituate Solar Lease agreement, as executed. -
Scituate Solar PV RFP
Scituate's Solar RFP, as amended 8/10/10.
Other Communities
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Duxbury Solar RFQ
RFQ issued August, 2011 for capped landfill site. -
Easton Solar RFP
RFP issued September, 2011 for capped landfill site. -
Recommendations for Marshfield Solar RFQ
Recommendations for Marshfield Solar RFQ presented to the Selectmen in August, 2012.



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