“Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s goal of renewable, carbon-free electrical self-sufficiency faces state-wide opposition in light of its means to that end, namely, a proposal that could force massive wind and solar plants on towns and counties whether they want them or not. At its March 12 meeting, the Oswego County Legislature unanimously opposed Cuomo’s Accelerated … [Read more…]
“Neighbors used to wave to Timothy Masters whenever he stood outside his cherry-red barn, trading hellos across his corn and soybean fields in this small town about 10 miles north of Niagara Falls. That ended about a year ago, when a field of solar panels was deposited on 18 acres of Mr. Masters’s land. … [Read more…]
“Capital Region Bald Mountain Solar: Boralex will build a 19.99 megawatt solar facility in the town of Greenwich. West River Solar: Boralex will build a 19.99 megawatt solar facility in the town of Moreau. SunEast Hilltop Solar: SunEast Development will build a 19.99 megawatt solar facility in the town of Schaghticoke. Central New York … [Read more…]
“A plan to fast-track New York State’s solar and wind projects has supervisors here seeing red—and vowing that they won’t go down without a fight. The Town of Sharon, where the proposed 50-megawatt, 352-acre East Point Energy Center solar project is already under review by the State Siting Board, could be the first to … [Read more…]
“Responding to complaints from developers of wind and solar farms, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a faster system for siting renewable energy projects to help New York meet its goal of drastically reducing carbon emissions. The Democratic governor last week inserted language into his proposed $178 billion budget that would replace the existing multiagency … [Read more…]
“The Town of Somerset (Niagara County) and the Town of Yates (Orleans County) are adamantly opposed to Governor Cuomo’s attempt – under the guise of a last-minute amendment to the state budget process referred to as Article 23 – to accelerate renewable energy development at the expense of our towns, our citizens and our … [Read more…]
“Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he is advancing a 30-day budget amendment to dramatically speed up the permitting and construction of renewable energy projects, combat climate change and grow the state’s green economy. If adopted, the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act will create a new Office of Renewable Energy Permitting … [Read more…]
“In the Matter of the Rules and Regulations of the Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment, Contained in 16 NYCRR, Chapter X, Certification of Major Electric Generating Facilities, Proposed Amendments to Parts 1000 and 1001.” read the Master Mater website New York State Department of Public Service February 2020 … [Read more…]
“90.5 MW AC Article 10 Solar Power Plant in Canajoharie and Minden New York” Article 10 Master Matter Avangrid webpage and application directory January 15 2020 Public Hearing at Canajoharie Public Library Email: Mohawksolar@avangrid.com Office Location:7650 North State Street, Suite 1, Lowville, New York 13367 Our Office Hours:Tuesdays and Thursdays, … [Read more…]
“Hecate Energy announced Monday a proposed 700-acre installation of solar panels on Routes 23 and 7 in the hamlet of Craryville. The completed project would generate approximately 110,000 MWh of energy annually, which is enough to power 15,000 homes, according to a statement from Hecate Energy. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Green … [Read more…]