Connecticut Siting Council

Due to the personally identifying information contained in written limited appearance statements from the public, any written limited appearance statements that are received by the Council for any matter are available to be viewed at the Council’s office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or available to be sent via e-mail upon request. Please allow adequate time for processing.

Please be advised that the Connecticut Siting Council will not be accepting any hard copy filings for any matter after 12 PM on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Regular file processing will resume at 8:30 AM on Friday, December 26, 2025. Thank you for your consideration.

Petition 784MR: Plainfield

Plainfield Renewable Energy, LLC petition for a declaratory ruling no Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need is required for the proposed construction, maintenance, and operation of a 37.5 MW Wood Biomass Generating Project, Plainfield, Connecticut.  Limited proceeding; pursuant to the provisions of General Statutes §§ 4-181a(b).
   Exhibit A   Exhibit B   Exhibit C
   Exhibit D   Exhibit E   Exhibit F
Plainfield Bulk File Exhibits
   Exhibit 2    Exhibit 3
   Exhibit 4    Exhibit 5
Town Comments
State Agency Comments
Interrogatories
   Cover Letter      Exhibits
   Cover Letter      Exhibits
PRE Filings
      Man-Burch      Plant
Pre-Filed Testimony & Exhibits
   Plainfield Renewable
      Cover Letter   Pre Hearing Submission   
      Attachment 1   Attachment 2   Attachment 3
   Friends of the Quinebaug River
      Pre Filed Exhibits
Briefs/Motions/FOF
   Exhibit A   Exhibit B
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Once an application is approved the applicant then must file what is known as a Development & Management (D&M) Plan, which addresses several details including construction, design, etc., for Council approval prior to construction.

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