May 28—While a lot of attention has been given to utility-scale solar projects in Western New York — they're promoted as a way to help generate 70% of New York's electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030 — there is far less focus on what the average household can do to reduce its carbon footprint, as well as save money. Federal and New York State tax credits are available to homeowners .
Add the town of Dunkirk as the latest municipality to have proposed solar projects.
During this week’s Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency’s meeting, board members heard about two new proposed solar projects, one at 3751 William St. East and the other at 10653 Brigham Road. Both projects have been proposed by Solar Liberty of Buffalo.
Solar Liberty was approved for a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes for two solar projects in Ashville earlier in the meeting. Company President Adam Rizzo said they’re proud of what they’re doing. “Being based here in Western New York, we’re very excited to bring the benefits of solar to our local community. I know there’s been a lot of development in Central New York and closer to New York City. We’re very happy to be bringing these benefits to our local communities here,” he said.
Add the town of Dunkirk as the latest municipality to have proposed solar projects.
During last week’s Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency’s meeting, board members heard about two new proposed solar projects, one at 3751 William St. East and the other at 10653 Brigham Road. Both projects have been proposed by Solar Liberty of Buffalo.
Solar Liberty was approved for a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes for two solar projects in Ashville earlier in the meeting. Company President Adam Rizzo said they’re proud of what they’re doing. “Being based here in Western New York, we’re very excited to bring the benefits of solar to our local community. I know there’s been a lot of development in Central New York and closer to New York City. We’re very happy to be bringing these benefits to our local communities here,” he said.
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ASHVILLE Two smaller solar projects have been given financial approval to be built in the town of Harmony.
During this week’s Chautauqua County Industrial Development meeting, board members voted in favor of the Ashville solar array projects. One is 5 megawatts and the other 3.75 megawatts, on approximately 33 acres of land in the town of Harmony. Construction cost will be about $12.4 million. The address for the development is 1606 Blockville Watts Flats Road, Ashville.
“We’ve worked very closely with the town supervisor (of Harmony) who very much is in favor of this. They’re excited about what this brings to the landowner and what this brings to the town,” said Richard Dixon, chief financial officer for the county IDA.
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