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Lynne Bruning

Duanesburg extends moratorium on solar

January 27, 2022 by l

  “The town of Duanesburg has extended its moratorium on solar energy systems including battery energy storage systems another six months. The moratorium was set to expire in March, but now won’t end until September. The move comes as Duanesburg, like many other towns across the state, navigate their understanding of solar and the impact … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Gregory Harkenrider, June 24 2021, Lynne Bruning, moratorium, Oak Hill Solar, Roger Tidball, solar law

PFAS, Solar Panels and the Precautionary Principle

October 19, 2021 by l

June 2022 OECD (2022), Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Alternatives in Coatings, Paints and Varnishes (CPVs), Report on the Commercial Availability and Current Uses, OECD Series on Risk Management, No. 70, Environment, Health and Safety, Environment Directorate. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)     May 2, 2022 Bruning submission to the New York … [Read more…]

Posted in: Oak Hill Solar, PFAS Tagged: Agriculture and Markets, Basil Seggos, car wash, contamination, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Health, Dongguan CSG Solar Glass, Doreen Harris, drinking water, ice, Lynne Bruning, New York State Department of Health, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA, PFAS, PFOA, planning board, Precautionary Principle, public hearing, recording, report, Richard Ball, Saving Greene, snow, solar panels, video

Duanesburg holding public hearing on solar moratorium

September 23, 2021 by l

  “The town of Duanesburg will hold a public hearing today on whether it should implement a one-year moratorium on solar energy systems including battery energy storage systems. The possible moratorium comes as the town continues to navigate the development process with Oak Hill Solar, which originally planned two five-megawatt solar arrays on a 40-acre … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Oak Hill Solar Tagged: Lynne Bruning, moratorium, Oak Hill Solar, Pam Rowling, public hearing, Roger Tidball

Letter to the Editor

July 10, 2021 by l

  “Do your diligence on plans for solar arrays Renewable energy is a magic show. Developers draw unsophisticated town boards’ attention away from controversy. Solar arrays are advertised as pollinator habitats, but the site plan calls for grass and permits pesticides. Developer’s promise the array won’t be visible, but the planting plan fails to hide … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: letter to the editor, Lynne Bruning

Duanesburg officials to continue hearing feedback on propsed solar law

June 11, 2021 by l

  “Duanesburg town officials are considering replacing the town’s 2016 solar law with a new one that requires more measures be taken by applicants of projects. Supervisor Roger Tidball said the new law would “tighten up” the 2016 law. “In 2016 we were one of the first towns in the Capital District to have a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Local Law 1 of 2021, Lynne Bruning, Roger Tidball, solar law

Excelsior Energy Center – Town of Byron, New York

June 1, 2021 by l

JUNE 1, 2021 Listen to recording of the public hearing 1:00 PM session https://duanesburgneighbors.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-06-01-Town-of-Byron-Public-Hearing-Excelsior-Energy-Center-1PM.m4a   Listen to recording of the public hearing 6:00 PM session https://duanesburgneighbors.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-06-01-Town-of-Byron-Public-Hearing-Excelsior-Energy-Center-6PM.m4a   Lynne Bruning public comment June 1, 2021. PDF   New York State Department of Public Service Directory of Matter Management Case 19-F-0299 Judge Gregg Sayre   Excelsior Energy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: 19-F-0299, Article 10, Excelsior Energy Center, Lynne Bruning, NextEra, public comment, public hearing, Town of Byron

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Duanesburg Planning Board Meeting @ Duanesburg Town Hall
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Duanesburg Town Board @ Duanesburg Town Hall
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  Duanesburg Town Board Meeting   Verify information with Duanesburg Town Clerk: Town of Duanesburg website   listen to recording of the meeting Solar Law Local Law 1 of 2021 Minute 58 Oak Hill Solar ... [Read more...]
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7:00 PM Gloversville Planning Board @ Gloversville City Hall
Gloversville Planning Board @ Gloversville City Hall
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Rotterdam – Planning Commission ... @ Rotterdam Town Hall
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