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.
Construction activities will take approximately 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 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.
Developed from real questions we received from local residents, these frequently asked questions and answers provide more detail on the proposed project.