National Grid power line

Please stay engaged!
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IMPORTANT Burrillville Residents
  PLEASE READ

Please stay engaged!

National Grid power line
between the Algonquin station and
Sherman Farm Road substation

National Grid has notified Burrillville Town Officials that it is beginning a process of securing a permit from the EFSB to upgrade and construct new power lines to support the Invenergy project.

The Town has yet to fully vet the National Grid project and the Town Council will be taking a close look to ascertain the impact of this project on our community. There are several questions we have, including:

  • Why- when the plant hasn't even been approved -National Grid must start its work now?
  • Where will National Grid's new power lines be located and what will the impact be on our forestland and nearby residences or property owners? 
  • Does the Town have any meaningful say in the final EFSB decision?

National Grid is planning to start handing out informational leaflets to residents. Some of the questions are addressed in the leaflets. We ask that our engaged group of Burrillville residents immediately start looking at this information and forward to us your questions and suggestions. 

National Grid is also planning a community meeting in Town to discuss the project. That date has not yet been set.

National Grid must still go through several regulatory hurdles and intense scrutiny of the project. Be forewarned- this is another EFSB process, but we will do whatever we can to protect your interest. 


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