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Glen readies laws protecting against ‘mega’ solar

June 14, 2022 by l

  “Regulations governing utility-scale solar projects in the town of Glen will be tightened to protect the rural character of the agricultural town under a proposed local law presented by the Town Board on Monday. The draft law would close certain “loopholes” in existing regulations, boost protections for neighboring property owners and direct project development … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: ban, battery energy storage system, clear cutting, Glen Families Allied for Responsible Management of Land, GlenFARMLand, Mill Point Solar, Section 94-c, slope, solar facility, solar law, Timothy Reilly, Town of Glen

ConnectGen part 2 solar project in Glen nets award from NYSERDA

June 12, 2022 by l

  “Developers planning a large-scale solar project in Glen have received an award for a second massive project targeted for the town from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. ConnectGen’s Mill Point Solar 2 project was among the 22 large-scale solar and energy storage projects across the state selected to receive renewable … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen, Solar Tagged: Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act, ConnectGen, Derek Rieman, Mill Point Solar, Montgomery County, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Office of Renewable Energy Siting, Steve Helmin, Tim Reilly, Town of Glen

ConnectGen proposing second large-scale solar project in Glen

December 31, 2021 by l

  “Developers about to submit plans for a 250-megawatt solar project in the town through the state siting process have notified local officials of plans to propose a second, 100-megawatt, solar project in Glen. ConnectGen, over the past year, has been developing its proposal for the 250-megawatt Mill Point Solar Project that would span approximately … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen, Solar Tagged: ConnectGen, Eddie Barry, Glen, Mill Point Solar, Office of Renewable Energy Siting, Rosalie Farina, Steve Helmin, Susan Whiteman, Tim Reilly

Future of farming in Glen becomes hot topic during proposed solar project open house

August 11, 2021 by l

  “An open house on the Mill Point Solar Project proposed by ConnectGen became an impromptu sit-down between residents and developers to discuss the project and answer questions. ConnectGen hosted a pair of open house sessions on the proposed solar project in the barn at Eion’s Hideaway Pavilion on Wednesday, one in the afternoon and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Glen, Solar Tagged: Amish, Amsterdam, Bonnie Couture, Brent Phetteplace, ConnectGen, Dennis Egelston, Eddie Barry, Glen Families Allied for Responsible Management of Land, GlenFARMLand, Ingersoll, Mill Point Solar, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Susan Whiteman, Town of Glen, Van Epps

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