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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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South Ripley Bulletin – October 2021

The South Ripley Solar State Permit Application has been Filed! On Monday, August 9, 2021, ConnectGen filed its Application for a Permit Pursuant to Section 94-c of the New York ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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South Ripley Bulletin – March 2020

NYSERDA Grants the South Ripley Solar & Storage Project a Commercial Contract We are pleased to announce that on March 13, 2020, the New York State Energy Research and Development ...

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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 ...

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South Ripley Solar Project To Host Public Open House

ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC will hold a public open house from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Meeder’s Restaurant, ...

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Connectgen’s South Ripley Solar Project Receives Approval From the New York State Office Of Renewable Energy Siting

ConnectGen announced today that its proposed South Ripley Solar Project has received a final siting permit from the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES). Based on a comprehensive review of the record, ORES found that the Project complies with Executive Law 94-c and avoids, minimizes, or mitigates, to the maximum extent practicable, potential significant adverse environmental impacts to the surrounding area.

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