Agricola Wind Project: Regulatory Update and Public Comments

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The New York State Public Service Commission has issued a regulatory document regarding the Agricola Wind Project, a proposed renewable energy facility in Cayuga County, New York. The document pertains to the application of Agricola Wind LLC, a subsidiary of Liberty Renewables Inc., for a permit to construct the facility. The Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) issued a Draft Permit on June 2, 2025, with a deadline of August 11, 2025, for the applicant and other parties to identify substantive and significant issues for litigation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Agricola Wind Project is a proposed renewable energy facility in Cayuga County, New York, aiming to construct a Major Renewable Energy Generation Facility.
  • The project's applicant, Agricola Wind LLC, is a subsidiary of Liberty Renewables Inc.
  • On June 2, 2025, the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) issued a Draft Permit for the facility, with a deadline of August 11, 2025, for the applicant and other parties to identify issues for litigation.
  • The Applicant, Agricola Wind LLC, has not identified any substantial or significant issues requiring litigation in this matter.
  • The Applicant has accepted the terms of the Draft Permit and appreciates the opportunity to submit comments.

Statistics:

  • The deadline for the Applicant and other prospective parties to identify substantive and significant issues for litigation was August 11, 2025.
  • The Agricola Wind Facility is proposed to be located in the Towns of Venice and Scipio, Cayuga County, New York.
  • The Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) issued the Draft Permit on June 2, 2025.

Sources:

  • [New York State Public Service Commission: CS 16.06(b)(7) - COMMENTS OF APPLICANTS (08/11/2025)]
  • [Letter from Jessica Ansert Klami, Attorneys for Agricola Wind LLC, dated 08/11/2025]