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Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC Seeks Permit to Construct 200-MW Solar Facility in New York State

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A proposed 200-megawatt (MW) solar energy facility in the Towns of Barre and Shelby, Orleans County, New York, has reached a crucial stage with the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) releasing draft permit conditions. The facility, applied for by Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC, aims to capitalize on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act targets and environmental benefits of the project. ORES staff takes the position that the proposed facility, along with the draft permit conditions, would comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The facility, planned by Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC, will have a capacity of 200 MW and is located in the Towns of Barre and Shelby, Orleans County, New York.
  • The application was filed with ORES on July 20, 2021, and a notice of complete application was issued on March 11, 2022.
  • ORES staff published draft permit conditions on April 26, 2022, which can be accessed on the ORES website.
  • The public is invited to attend a public comment hearing on June 29, 2022, to provide input on the application and draft permit conditions.
  • Written comments can be submitted until July 5, 2022, and must be filed with ORES by the deadline to be considered equally with oral statements.
  • A pre-adjudicatory issues determination procedure will be conducted by assigned Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), who will determine party status and narrow and define issues for adjudication in this matter.

Statistics:

  • 200 MW: The proposed capacity of the solar energy facility.
  • 20 July 2021: The date on which Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC applied to the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES).
  • 26 April 2022: The date on which ORES staff published draft permit conditions.
  • 29 June 2022: The date of the public comment hearing at Barre Town Hall.
  • 5 July 2022: The deadline for submitting written comments on the application and draft permit conditions.

Sources:

  • New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES)
  • Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC
  • James A. Muscato II, Esq., Attorney for Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC
  • 19 NYCRR part 900
  • 19 NYCRR 900-8.3(b)
  • 19 NYCRR 900-8.4(c)(1) and (2)

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