IDA Approves Tax Breaks For Ripley Solar Project
A major solar project for Chautauqua County now has the tax breaks it requested for construction and operation. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency approved Payment In Lieu Of Tax incentives for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley Solar Project, a 270-megawatt large-scale solar project located in South Ripley. The project will include a 20 […]
Sierra Club sees benefits in Ripley solar project
The Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, representing more than 50,000 members and supporters throughout New York State, has endorsed the South Ripley Solar project. The decision to support the project comes after a thorough review process that considered evidence of protection of wildlife, land and water, as well as community involvement and benefits. The review, conducted […]
Notice of Community Meetings
South Ripley Solar Project Chautauqua County, New York NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETINGSWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 20218:00 AM TO 10:30 AM AND 5:00 PM TO 7:30 PM ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC submitted an application to the state Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) on August 10, 2021, pursuant to Executive Law Section 94-c, to construct the South […]
The South Ripley Solar Project files its 94-c Application
On Monday, August 9, 2021, ConnectGen filed its Application for a Permit Pursuant to Section 94-c of the New York Executive Law for Construction of the South Ripley Solar Project, a Solar Electric Generating Facility to be Located in the Town of Ripley, Chautauqua County, New York. The Application and all related Exhibits and Appendices […]
Notice of Intent to File an Application
South Ripley Solar Project Chautauqua County, New York NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC (ConnectGen) is proposing to construct the South Ripley Solar Project (the Facility), a proposed 270 megawatt (MW) solar powered electric generating facility proposed to be located in the Town of Ripley, County of Chautauqua, New York. […]
Notice of Intent to File an Application
South Ripley Solar Project Chautauqua County, New York NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC (ConnectGen) is proposing to construct the South Ripley Solar Project (the Project), a proposed 270 megawatt (MW) solar powered major electric generating facility with 20 MW of energy storage proposed to be located in the Town […]
South Ripley Public Information Meeting
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, ConnectGen held a virtual public information meeting for members of the public to learn more about the project, the Section 94-c permitting process, the future availability of intervenor funds, and the application. A full transcript of all questions that were asked during the meeting, as well as corresponding answers, will […]
The South Ripley Solar Project reaches another milestone
ConnectGen has submitted a PILOT application to the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) for its South Ripley Solar Project. The Project is expected to contribute over 18 million dollars in increased revenue to local taxing jurisdictions, including the Town of Ripley, Chautauqua County, the Sherman Central School District, and the Ripley Central School District […]
The South Ripley Solar Project Files its Preliminary Scoping Statement
On May 22, 2020, the South Ripley Solar Project submitted its Preliminary Scoping Statement (PSS), which provides a more detailed description of the proposed Project, details the studies that will be performed to evaluate potential impacts, and outlines the steps that will be taken to avoid and minimize potential impacts. To view the South Ripley […]
NYSERDA Grants the South Ripley Solar and Storage Project a Contract Award
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced a 20-year contract award for the South Ripley Solar and Storage Project through the agency’s 2019 solicitation for large-scale renewables. The project was one of 21 large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects across upstate New York, totaling 1,278 megawatts of renewable capacity, to […]
