Section 94-c

Glen readies laws protecting against ‘mega’ solar

  “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…]

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…]