NYSIR National Grid queue June 2 2020
National Grid NYSIR Queue June 2, 2020 projects over 1,000kWAC sorted by town NYSIR webpage Amp Solar Eden Renewables Delanson 269 Substation Altamont 283 substation NYISO for Schoharie
Altamont
Our efforts to relocate solar array have been successful
“To the Editor: I am writing to the Altamont and Guilderland community. It has been a while since I last updated everyone on the community effort to re-site the planned solar array on Dunnsville Road, so I wanted to take some time this afternoon to bring everyone up to speed on our efforts. With … [Read more…]
He Set Up a Big Solar Farm. His Neighbors Hated It.
“Neighbors used to wave to Timothy Masters whenever he stood outside his cherry-red barn, trading hellos across his corn and soybean fields in this small town about 10 miles north of Niagara Falls. That ended about a year ago, when a field of solar panels was deposited on 18 acres of Mr. Masters’s land. … [Read more…]
In renewable energy we can see the future. Let’s make sure we can still see the Helderbergs.
“Any rational human being can see now is the time to move to renewable energy before it is too late, before climate change destroys life on the Earth as we know it. We’ve advocated for decades on this page for the need to move away from fossil fuels and toward wind and solar energy. … [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…]
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…]
Helderberg view would be destroyed. Delay in informing Altamont about solar-array proposal harmful to process
“To the Editor: I have several concerns about the Guilderland Planning Board’s review process of a proposal for the placement of a five-megawatt solar array on a 61-acre field that is adjacent to the Orchard Creek Golf Course on Dunnsville Road, Route 356. I learned recently that the Guilderland Planning Board reviewed this proposal … [Read more…]
History center under construction in Quaker Street
“The Duanesburg Research and Archive Center is nearing completion in Quaker Street in Schenectady County. “This building marks an important step in our goal of preserving local history” said Leonard Van Buren, president of the Duanesburg Historical Society in a release from the society. “When the building is finished residents, will have access to … [Read more…]