“The owners of Orchard Creek Golf Course have proposed a land swap to shield their customers as well as residents of Dunnsville Road from what would be the largest solar array in Guilderland. John Abbruzzese, who owns the golf course with his brothers, told The Enterprise that he made the informal offer to Joseph … [Read more…]
Schoharie residents speak out on Route 30 safety issues
“Beyond whatever circumstances led to the 2018 limousine crash at routes 30 and 30A that killed 20 people, the Route 30 corridor is a dangerous place to live and drive, residents made clear at a meeting Thursday. For two hours on a night when rain and cold made for slick driving, a stream of … [Read more…]
Dynamic Energy Sells Solar+Storage Projects to Amp Energy
“Dynamic Energy Solutions LLC has sold two solar+storage projects to Amp Energy, a global renewable energy infrastructure manager, developer and owner. Together, the two ground-mounted projects total 11.2 MW DC and include 10.3 MWh of battery energy storage systems. Construction and commercial operation are expected to occur in 2020. Dynamic Energy will perform the … [Read more…]
Pine Brook subdivision reviewed
“The city Planning Board on Tuesday initiated the review of a subdivision application seeking to divide the former Pine Brook Golf Club on South Main Street into four parcels. The center parcel that would be created is eyed for the development of a solar farm, complicating the review process as the residential lot would … [Read more…]
FCC Approves $20 Billion Rural Broadband Funding Plan
“The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve a $20.4 billion plan to subsidize the construction of high-speed broadband networks in rural America. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the vote the “biggest step the FCC has ever taken to close the rural digital divide.” The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will help internet service providers … [Read more…]
Petition – Altamont and Guilderland Solar at Orchard Golf Course
“We, the undersigned, in support of the Guilderland and Altamont community, state our opposition to the development of an industrial solar array with over 10,000 panels on a 61-acre property adjacent to the Orchard Creek Golf Course and Altamont Orchards. This array will irreparably ruin the unique and historic view of the Helderberg Escarpment.” … [Read more…]
Loudmouths
“Officials in local government may think Marion Jaqueway is a troublesome loudmouth, and maybe they feel the same about Julie Langan. These two women, however, take a sensible approach to how Schoharie County and its towns should deal with solar companies. Ms. Jaqueway’s property borders land that’s proposed” read the entire article … [Read more…]
The view: The Helderbergs attracted European pioneers in the 1700s and wealthy Albanians in the 1800s
“The Helderberg escarpment is a singular natural landmark. This is the first of a two-part series examining how views of — and from — this landmark have shaped our development and how this asset continues to provide unique definition to the communities that share the Helderberg viewshed. Before anything was built, there was the … [Read more…]
Decision on solar farm points out flaws in Guilderland’s planning process
“I was unable to attend the Dec. 11, 2019 Guilderland Planning Board meeting, but recently reviewed the tape of the meeting on the Guilderland website. The topic of my interest was the presentation by Helios Solar on the installation of a large solar field on property owned by Joseph Muia, former Altamont village attorney, … [Read more…]
Influx of solar farms leads to backlash among some upstate residents
“The 21st Century Economy is carrying some mixed blessings for Margaret Jones. She’s among a handful of people who operate Airbnbs in this Greene County community south of Albany. State and local promotions have led to an uptick in visitors to the area, and her weekends are often booked solid. But now she and … [Read more…]