Agricola Wind
“Agricultural” in Italian, Agricola will harvest clean energy from Cayuga County to power homes around NY
Project Details
TURBINES
100
MEGAWATTS
Project Timeline
2020-2025: Development
Development activities include community engagement, land leasing, wind resource assessments, environmental studies, interconnection studies, New York State Section 94-C permit process, and local permitting.
2026-2027: Construction
Construction activities will take approximately 18 months.
2027-2052+: Operations
Post-construction monitoring for wildlife, sound, and other environmental compliance measures will continue for 2 years. The project will have an operational lifespan of at least 25 years.
Community Investment
Agricola Wind offers significant financial contributions to critical local budgets
Host Community Benefit Payments
paid annually to Town governments through a Host Community Benefit Agreement, in additional to monthly utility bill rebates for Town residents
PILOT Payments
shared annually between Towns, the Cayuga County IDA, and the Southern Cayuga School District
Lease Payments
paid annually to local landowners participating in the Project
Shared Community Payment Program
additional annual payments made to Project neighbors
Project Resources
Project Area of Interest.
This figure does not depict the footprint of the proposed wind project. Rather, it depicts a broad area within the Towns of Venice and Scipio. Some areas within this broader area of interest are being considered to host project components.
Frequently Asked Questions
Developed from real questions we received from local residents, these frequently asked questions and answers provide more detail on the proposed project.
