BELD - Watson Generating Station

Braintree Electric Light Department,

Thomas A. Watson Generating Station

​Braintree, Massachusetts

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Epsilon led the environmental analysis and licensing effort for Braintree Electric Light Department’s (BELD’s) Thomas A. Watson Generating Station.  The 116-megawatt simple cycle facility, which commenced operation on June 23, 2009, includes two dual fuel quick start Rolls Royce Trent 60 gas turbines and ancillary equipment.

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Epsilon assisted BELD in preparing the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act filings including both the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports.  Epsilon also provided assistance with the project’s review under a full Energy Facilities Siting Board process, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Prevention of Significant Deterioration permit, and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Major Source Air Plan review.

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Epsilon worked on this project from the planning stage through start up, assisting with emissions reporting and noise testing.

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