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Glen adopts updated solar law, now mulling wind law

September 20, 2022 by l

  “The Glen Town Board has adopted updated laws for utility-scale solar projects and will now consider creating rules to govern wind turbines. “It is good to have it finally completed,” Supervisor Timothy Reilly said Monday. “It’s in line with what the Planning Board right along had been hoping for, in that, we certainly aren’t … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen, Solar Tagged: solar law, Timothy Reilly, Town of Glen, wind law

Glen solar law update delayed by procedural steps, solar moratorium extended 6 months

August 9, 2022 by l

  “”   read the entire article   Onyon, Ashley. The Recorder 9 August 2022.  

Posted in: Glen, Solar Tagged: solar law, Town of Glen

Glen Town Board makes minor changes to solar law, final approval expected in August

July 24, 2022 by l

  “The Glen Town Board affirmed their support for measures in a proposed local law tightening regulations over utility-scale solar projects and made only minor changes to the draft law during a special meeting on Thursday. The meeting was called to review comments received during the public hearing on the law on July 11. That … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen Tagged: ConnectGen, solar law, Town of Glen, Young Sommer LLC

ConnectGen part 2 solar project in Glen nets award from NYSERDA

June 12, 2022 by l

  “Developers planning a large-scale solar project in Glen have received an award for a second massive project targeted for the town from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. ConnectGen’s Mill Point Solar 2 project was among the 22 large-scale solar and energy storage projects across the state selected to receive renewable … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen, Solar Tagged: Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act, ConnectGen, Derek Rieman, Mill Point Solar, Montgomery County, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Office of Renewable Energy Siting, Steve Helmin, Tim Reilly, Town of Glen

Developers withdraw proposed wind turbine in Glen

May 19, 2022 by l

  “Residents cheered after learning Borrego Solar withdrew its application to construct an over-600-foot-tall wind turbine on Reynolds Road in Glen. “I am ecstatic that we are not getting a wind turbine in my backyard and our beautiful viewshed,” Michele Wadsworth said during Wednesday’s Planning Board meeting. Wadsworth’s home on Severin Road adjoins the proposed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen Tagged: Borrego, David Strong, JD Downing, Lang Drive, Sandra Hemstreet, Severin Road, Susan Whiteman, Town of Glen, wind, withdrawn

Solar farms proposed, approved in the Capital Region

April 22, 2022 by l

  “Eden Renewables, a solar development company based in Troy, has 19 community solar projects proposed or approved around the Capital Region. Twelve of the projects are under construction and are expected to be operational later this year. “During these times of political instability and rising costs, we need to develop more sources of home-grown, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Argyle, Ballston Spa, Brunswick, Claverack, Colonie, Duanesburg, Duanesburg News, Eden Renewables, Glen, Gloversville, Oak Hill Solar, Schaghticoke, Schodack, Shodack Tagged: Ballston, Bloomfield Solar LLC, Catskill View Solar LLC, Cedar Hill Solar LLC, City of Gloversville, Claverack Creek Solar LLC, Clover Meadow Solar LLC, Dowmont Solar LLC, Eden Renewables, Elmbrook Solar LLC, Green Dale Solar LLC, Herrington Solar LLC, Hidden Meadows Solar LLC, Lisha Solar 1 LLC, Lisha Solar LLC, Mohawk View Solar LLC, Oak Hill Solar 1 LLC, Oak Hill Solar2 LLC, Pine Brook Solar LLC, Tamarac Solar LLC, Town of Argyle, Town of Brunswick, Town of Claverack, Town of Colonie, Town of Glen, Town of Kinderhook, Town of Schaghticoke, Town of Schodack, Van Epps Solar LLC, White River Solar LLC

Glen to renew six month solar moratorium

January 28, 2022 by l

  “While the first draft of proposed updates to town laws regulating solar projects undergo legal review and revision before possible adoption in the coming months, the Town Board is set to enact a new six month moratorium on utility-scale solar projects before the existing freeze expires.”   read the entire article   Onyon, Ashley. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen Tagged: ConnectGen, moratorium, solar, Tim Riley, Town of Glen

ConnectGen proposing second large-scale solar project in Glen

December 31, 2021 by l

  “Developers about to submit plans for a 250-megawatt solar project in the town through the state siting process have notified local officials of plans to propose a second, 100-megawatt, solar project in Glen. ConnectGen, over the past year, has been developing its proposal for the 250-megawatt Mill Point Solar Project that would span approximately … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen, Solar Tagged: ConnectGen, Eddie Barry, Glen, Mill Point Solar, Office of Renewable Energy Siting, Rosalie Farina, Steve Helmin, Susan Whiteman, Tim Reilly

Town of Glen Van Epps Solar, LLC and Mohawk View Solar, LLC

November 21, 2021 by l

  “”   read the entire article     November 14, 2019 Planning Board Meeting Minutes https://duanesburgneighbors.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2019-11-14-Glen-Planning-Board-Minutes-TownOfGlen_PlanningBoardMinutes_20191114.pdf

Posted in: Eden Renewables, Glen Tagged: meeting minutes, Mohawk View Solar LLC, planning board, Town of Glen

Future of farming in Glen becomes hot topic during proposed solar project open house

August 11, 2021 by l

  “An open house on the Mill Point Solar Project proposed by ConnectGen became an impromptu sit-down between residents and developers to discuss the project and answer questions. ConnectGen hosted a pair of open house sessions on the proposed solar project in the barn at Eion’s Hideaway Pavilion on Wednesday, one in the afternoon and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen, Solar Tagged: Amish, Amsterdam, Bonnie Couture, Brent Phetteplace, ConnectGen, Dennis Egelston, Eddie Barry, Glen Families Allied for Responsible Management of Land, GlenFARMLand, Ingersoll, Mill Point Solar, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Susan Whiteman, Town of Glen, Van Epps
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