Eversource Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Line Proposed use of the inactive Central Mass Branch ROW in Sudbury and Hudson Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 1 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | mbta.com Project Overview • Eversource is proposing to construct a new 115-kilovolt (kV) transmission line between Sudbury and Hudson, MA. • The new line would be constructed between an existing Eversource substation in Sudbury connecting to another existing power substation in Hudson. • Eversource has proposed uses of 8.63 miles of MBTA property along the inactive Central Mass Branch ROW in Sudbury and Hudson. • Eversource has proposed two different design options – an all-overhead line and an all-underground line. • A draft ‘Option Agreement’ has been negotiated between the MBTA and Eversource for the right to an easement to use the inactive Central Mass Branch ROW in Sudbury and Hudson. – The MBTA has only considered and, ultimately, negotiated an underground option based on community feed back. – Final design subject to MA Energy Facilities Siting Board review and approval. EFSB is charged with ensuring a reliable energy supply for the Commonwealth with a minimal impact on the environment at the lowest possible cost. – Eversource will work with DCR to assist DCR with creating an Alternative Transportation Corridor. 2 Easement premises Maximum distance of 8.63 miles, approx. 82.5 feet wide 3 Deal Terms - Draft • 6 year ‘Option Agreement’ Rights – Initial 1st year term • $100,000 initial payment to be paid upon execution (Winter 2017) – Next 5 years of Option Agreement Term • $10,000 payment for each year the option agreement is extended • Should Eversource exercise its right to acquire an easement the following terms shall apply: – 20 year payment term – $425,000 a year increasing 1% annually – Total revenue to the MBTA $9,358,077 over the 20 year period 4 FMCB Action Request the FMCB approve the authorization of the General Manager to represent the MBTA and enter into an option agreement and form of easement with Eversource to construct a new 115-kilovolt (kV) transmission line between Sudbury and Hudson, MA within the MBTA ROW. 5