Office of Renewable Energy Siting

ConnectGen part 2 solar project in Glen nets award from NYSERDA

  “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…]

Regaining local control over large-scale solar decisions priority for Montgomery County exec in 2022

  “The disproportionate siting of large-scale solar projects locally to support the state’s renewable energy goals is “alarming,” according to Montgomery County Executive Matthew Ossenfort. In the annual State of the County address, Ossenfort committed this year to keeping the tax levy flat in light of healthy financial conditions, strengthening tourism initiatives and using federal … [Read more…]

ConnectGen proposing second large-scale solar project in Glen

  “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…]

Solar developers seek way around Gloversville council rejection of zone change

  “Solar developers Eden Renewables is preparing to triple the size of its proposed solar farm at the site of the former Pine Brook Golf Club in order to bypass city regulations if it can’t obtain a zoning change. The company is in the process of appealing the Common Council’s unanimous rejection of the zoning … [Read more…]