Peregrine Energy Group updated the board on Bellingham Power Choice, reporting about $5.6 million in cumulative savings since launch. The board authorized the town administrator to accept supplier bids and sign a contract to replace the current agreement that expires in December.

A Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources regional coordinator summarized the 2024 climate law’s consolidated local permitting pathway that municipal governments must offer by Oct. 1, 2026, and outlined the distinction between small (local) and large (state) projects, the 12‑month decision window, site‑suitability analysis requirements, and the appeals path to the Energy Facility Siting Board. Board members raised concerns about local authority on battery storage and stormwater review.

CP Battery seeks to develop a 5 megawatt battery energy storage system amid local resistance.