Development activities include community engagement, land leasing, wind resource assessments, environmental studies, interconnection studies, New York State Article VIII (formerly Section 94-c) permit process, and local permitting.
Construction activities will take approximately 12-18 months.
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.
paid annually to Town governments through a Host Community Benefit Agreement, in additional to monthly utility bill rebates for Town residents
shared annually between Towns, the Cayuga County IDA, and the Southern Cayuga School District
paid annually to local landowners participating in the Project
additional annual payments made to Project neighbors
This draft facility site design depicts 24 wind turbine locations within the Towns of Scipio and Venice.
Developed from real questions we received from local residents, these frequently asked questions and answers provide more detail on the proposed project.
Preliminary visual simulations of the proposed wind turbines based on the draft facility site design.
Agricola Wind Project’s 60-Day Notice of Intent to File an Application with the Office of Renewable Energy Siting & Electric Transmission (ORES)
Video recording of the Agricola Wind Project’s Virtual Community Meeting. This public presentation and Q&A session was hosted on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 7-8pm.