Commissioners defy Allco solar developer, approve town energy plan

Solar panels on Route 7A in Bennington. Solar facility siting dominated discussion during a hearing on the proposed new town energy plan, which is before the Selectboard for review. Bennington Banner file photoBENNINGTON — Despite last-minute letters from a solar developer warning of dire consequences, regional planning commissioners were unanimous Thursday in approving Bennington’s new energy plan.
In a letter, Michael Melone, of Allco Renewable Energy, Ltd., accused the commissione