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.
“On Dec. 9, 2021, I was asked to speak to a group of citizens in Erie about solar farms. My presentation stimulated much discussion, both pro and con. Here is some background information on this important topic: I am a retired professor in mechanical engineering at North Carolina State University. I have been a proponent … [Read more…]
“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…]
“In the recent Netflix smash hit Don’t Look Up, scientists try to warn the world about a comet hurtling towards Earth that is going to wipe out human civilization and possibly life itself. Except, no-one wants to hear the bad news: the US president is too busy with the midterm elections and wants to … [Read more…]
“The largest law firm in Buffalo will soon see a significant leadership change. Benjamin Zuffranieri, managing partner, Hodgson Ross.” read the entire article Anderson, Katie. Buffalo Business Journal 26 January 2022.
“Sixty percent of electricity in the U.S. comes from fossil fuels, like natural gas and coal. Today on the show, guest host Dan Charles talks with reporter Julia Simon about how Hawaii is fighting climate change by throwing out what’s been standard for many decades and encouraging the state’s power company to make clean … [Read more…]
“Investors are suing a Biden-backed solar energy company that received a $500 million federal loan last month, claiming the company lied to shareholders about the effectiveness and financial viability of its solar modules. A Michigan municipal pension fund alleges that executives at First Solar, which is owned by Biden megadonor and Walmart heir Lukas … [Read more…]
“Florida Power & Light (FPL) – owned by the renewable energy power house NextEra – has spent the past two years mulching the cardboard boxes and wooden pallets used to ship solar panels.. The mulch is then applied onsite. Images were released of the ongoing process at a McDavid, Florida facility. The Cotton Creek … [Read more…]
“The future of a community solar project on Mannys Corners Road narrowly approved last spring before the town tightened its zoning laws is now in doubt after the Planning Board denied the developer’s request to extend the special use permit that will expire in April if construction has not been “substantially” completed . . … [Read more…]
“Four months after deciding in September to hire an expert firm to evaluate whether solar developers Eden Renewables application for a Public Utility Variance is complete, the Gloversville Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-0 Tuesday night to hire Crawford & Associates Engineering & Land Surveying for a price not to exceed $10,000. Now — … [Read more…]
“Anti-fogging sprays and cloths often used to prevent condensation on eyeglasses from wearing a mask or on face shields may contain high levels of potentially toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, according to a new study led by Duke University. Researchers tested four of the top-rated anti-fogging sprays as well as five top-rated anti-fogging cloths sold … [Read more…]