There are 60+ solar projects in various stages of development across NY. The
big one in Cayuga County is call the Garnet Energy Center. The siting approval
process can be followed at:
http://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/MatterManagement/CaseMaster.aspx?MatterSeq=61792&MNO=20-F-0043
The solar pan
a Plotkin
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:17 AM
To: david nicosia ; CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Massive Solar Farm coming to Cayuga County
Great idea! The Syracuse article you linked to says that a number of these
mega-farms are in the planning stage for NYS. Maybe an approach
Great idea! The Syracuse article you linked to says that a number of
these mega-farms are in the planning stage for NYS. Maybe an approach
through the permitting process or legislation would be more effective
than approaching them individually? Does anyone on this list have good
DEC or legis
Note that the 2K acres is not entirely panels- some of the extra is buffers
for sensitive riparian areas which would be critical.
Some towns have tried to work in requirements about decommissioning
panels in the future.
There are some smaller farms that run sheep for grazing- not sure this
