solar law

Glen adopts updated solar law, now mulling wind law

  “The Glen Town Board has adopted updated laws for utility-scale solar projects and will now consider creating rules to govern wind turbines. “It is good to have it finally completed,” Supervisor Timothy Reilly said Monday. “It’s in line with what the Planning Board right along had been hoping for, in that, we certainly aren’t … [Read more…]

Glen Town Board makes minor changes to solar law, final approval expected in August

  “The Glen Town Board affirmed their support for measures in a proposed local law tightening regulations over utility-scale solar projects and made only minor changes to the draft law during a special meeting on Thursday. The meeting was called to review comments received during the public hearing on the law on July 11. That … [Read more…]

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…]

Duanesburg extends moratorium on solar

  “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…]

Town of Avon Solar Law July 2021

  “Page 33 of 40 Section 130-81.G. No Solar Panels or other Solar Energy Equipment used in any Solar Energy System shall utilize or contain any amount of GenX chemicals or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).”   read the 2021 Solar Law    

Duanesburg officials to continue hearing feedback on propsed solar law

  “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…]