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📰 Market & Development News

Discussions on Solar Projects During Saratoga County Meeting 
June 20, 2024: Saratoga County Planning Board approved a 2229.89 kW ground-mounted solar array at Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital and reviewed a proposed moratorium on large-scale solar installations in the Town of Galway. The Department of Public Works requested traffic studies for new developments. These discussions balanced renewable energy promotion with community impact considerations.

Cotton Solar 1, LLC Special Use Permit & Site Plan Review 
October 16, 2024: Application submitted for Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for proposed 5MW Solar Array on 16 acres. Mr. Williams stated No Significant County-wide or Intercommunity Impact.

Champlain Hudson Power Express Project Update 
September 6, 2024: Construction of the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line project

📢 Policy & Program Updates

Town Board Meeting Extends Solar Moratorium
September 9, 2024: At the Town Board meeting, the Town of Saratoga extended its moratorium on major solar collection systems through Local Law #3. While acknowledging solar energy's benefits, the Board extended the moratorium from October 8, 2024 to April 8, 2025 to develop appropriate regulations for solar technology integration.

Temporary Moratorium on Major Solar Collection Systems 
July 9, 2024: The Town of Galway adopted a temporary moratorium on major solar collection systems for six months to study and plan for legislation regarding these systems. Expired January 9, 2025.

Temporary Moratorium on Major Solar Collection Systems
April 24, 2024: The Town of Saratoga adopted a temporary moratorium on major solar collection systems for six months to study and plan for legislation regarding these systems.

Zoning Law Updates for Solar Arrays
August 2, 2024: Regulating the use of ground or pole mounted solar arrays in the Town of Charlton

Saratoga County, NY PILOT Agreements for Solar Energy Systems
May 21, 2024: Saratoga County law requires PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Tax) agreements for solar energy systems. These agreements promote solar installations by reducing costs while generating local revenue. Property owners must enter PILOT agreements for tax exemptions, with set payment terms to ensure predictable financial structures for solar projects.

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