“The state is recommending approval for East Point Energy’s application for a 50- megawatt solar project in the Town of Sharon. Still, there’s one more chance to comment on the project. In a surprise notice Friday, the state’s Siting Board said a final, public hearing on the project put on hold in March because … [Read more…]
“The toilet gardens will stay, at least for now, a judge ruled Monday. A federal court has ordered that the village may not remove Frederick “Hank” Robar’s “toilet gardens” until his lawsuit is settled. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Kahn, of Albany, granted Robar’s request for a preliminary injunction Monday, requiring the village … [Read more…]
“How much is energy worth? To the New York Power Authority, at least $60 million. To East Point Energy, the developers of a 50-megawatt solar project proposed in the Town of Sharon? It looks like not even a PILOT. “I’m not surprised,” said Supervisor Sandy Manko. “I think they have something up their sleeve.” … [Read more…]
“Critics of a proposed solar farm have been granted a two-week reprieve to study a proposed payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement to be executed with the developer. The town board voted on Thursday to postpone a vote on the deal until Jan. 9 after getting an earful from local residents contending the project will harm their property … [Read more…]
“TOWN OF DUANESBURG PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE EOEN RENEWABlES OAK HILL SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS -1206 OAK HILL ROAD Date: September 19. 2019 2019″ WHEREAS, on or about May 7.2018, Eden Renewables (“Eden Renewables” or the “Applicant”) applieat6″iK”e Duanesburg Planning Board (“Planning Board”) for a Special Use … [Read more…]