There has been a lot of activity and many, many questions about solar farm leases flying around the Capital District and New York State. All landowners considering this type of action need to take time to understand what all the implications are for their property and how to effectively navigate sales pitches.
Most energy related contracts are designed to be favorable to the energy company. This is no surprise, as they are taking the financial risk of equipment, price fluctuation and state or federal regulation.
However, landowners are also taking a huge risk – tying up their property for 20-40 years, giving land use rights away and changing their neighborhood – potentially forever.
To gather more information to make an educated decision, please consider attending:
7-9 PM April 21, 2016 at these locations
- Albany Co, CCE, 24 Martin Rd, Voorheesville, NY
- Columbia Co, CCE, 479 Rte. 66, Hudson, NY
- Greene Co, CCE, 6055 NY-23, Acra, NY
- Rensselaer Co, Brittonkill Central School, 3992 NY-2, Troy, NY
- Washington Co, Municipal Ctr., Building B, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward NY
RSVP online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/solar_meeting_201
or call 518-765-3518.
This is a free, regional discussion.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County office if you have any special needs. Photo credit: oxfordpv.com
