BERLIN — Brookfield Renewable US has negotiated an option to purchase 3.8 acres of city land for a battery storage project that would harness energy from its five hydroelectric plants on the Androscoggin River from Dummer to Shelburne.
Last week, the city council reported it had reviewed the option agreement with City Attorney Chris Boldt in non-public session. The agreement grants Brookfield a one year option to purchase the land on the east side of the railroad behind the courthouse for $92,000. Brookfield will pay $20,000 for an option, which can be renewed for an additional six months for another $15,000. If Brookfield goes through with the purchase, the money it paid in options will be applied to the purchase price. A condition of the agreement is that Brookfield agree to negotiate a payment-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for the project with the city.
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