News media and documents relating to solar power plants. For specific towns and solar law please click on COMMUNITY for drop down list of New York towns and villages.
“Schenectady County officials were joined today by representatives from Monolith Solar to formally open the new three acres solar farm that was installed on County-owned property in the Town of Niskayuna. “Schenectady County is proud to open this new facility that continues the County’s effort to save taxpayers money through a more efficient government … [Read more…]
“Negative Declaration Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Onyx Renewable Partners, L.P. – Special Use Permit will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves a proposal proposes to install and operate a new 2.0 megawatt photo voltaic (PV) solar array on … [Read more…]
“If you live outside of the sunny Southwest, the weather can bring sudden changes this time of year. Many parts of the country have already seen snow, and the polar vortex has extended far enough south that even our nation’s capital has experienced a few deep chills. Although at first blush it may seem … [Read more…]
“Montgomery County Planning Board members approved the town’s of Florida Planning Board’s referral for a solar project to be built on Minaville Road. David Albrecht, of Borrego Solar Systems, attended the county planning board meeting Thursday in an effort to answer questions regarding the solar farm. The 2.8 megawatt project will be located on … [Read more…]
October 19, 2017 OTHER: page 4 “Senecal/Rulison made a motion to read and accepted an email from Jessica Marquard of CT Male Associates in regards to the Onyx Solar approval and a change in the trees that were submitted. (Letter Attached) Senecal yes, Rulison yes, Harris yes, Lestage yes, O’Malley yes, Novak yes, Williams … [Read more…]
“This Model Solar Energy Law (Model Law) is designed to assist communities in New York State adopt zoning provisions that promote solar energy systems while protecting community character and the environment. The Model Law is intended as a straightforward approach and leaves more complicated, site-specific issues to be handled through existing land use processes, … [Read more…]
“Defendants AMP Solar Group, Inc. (AMP Inc.), AMP Solar Limited Partnership (AMP LP), Potentia Solar, Inc. (Potentia), Paul Ezekiel, and Dave Rogers move, pursuant to CPLR 3211(1), (7), & (8) and CPLR 327(a), to dismiss the complaint. Defendants’ motion is granted for the reasons that follow. I. Procedural History & Factual Background The facts … [Read more…]
“” read the entire article Rulison, Larry. Albany Times Union. 20 September 2013.