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File #: 197737    Version: 1
Type: Public Communication Status: Placed on File
File created: 9/19/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/23/2014 Final action: 10/22/2015
Enactment date: 9/23/2014 Enactment #: 197737
Title: NStar Electric responding to #197625 re: planning for the redevelopment of Union Square.

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NStar Electric responding to #197625 re: planning for the redevelopment of Union Square.

 

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To the Honorable Board:

 

NSTAR Electric is aware of the City of Somerville's Union Square redevelopment plans and the City's recent Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a project developer/partner for the Union Square Project. NSTAR Stations and Transmission Engineering have developed a plan to meet the power requirements of the proposed 2.3M s.f. of new development around the new MBTA Union Square Green Line Station, expected to be operational in 2017. Mayor Curtatone has initiated discussions with NSTAR to consider other options to meet the electric requirements of this new development and NSTAR recently conducted a preliminary engineering analysis to consider options. We expect to meet with Mayor Curtatone shortly to review the findings and finalize the plan. I will keep you updated on the progress and we are happy to share the final plan with the Board of Aldermen once completed. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Bill Zamparelli
NSTAR Community Relations Representative