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July 12, 2024
The approval is the 11the solar project permitted by the APA. It reflects a steady interest in installing panels on farms or former farms of the park, although not every project approved has been built.
November 25, 2023
The off-gridders offer lessons on an alternative lifestyle amid the state’s goal of transitioning to more renewable energy.
November 23, 2023
Tips and tricks from two renewable energy developers on planning for an off-grid home in the Adirondack Park.
March 6, 2023
A look at how the new state permitting process will unfold for large-scale renewables projects in the Adirondacks
February 20, 2023
A Fulton County dairy farmer is hoping to keep his business afloat with the addition of a 40-megawatt solar array.
February 13, 2023
Solar developer Boralex Inc. is proposing a project more than two times the size of the largest solar facility approved thus far in the Adirondack Park
December 21, 2022
The APA has approved nine solar energy projects totaling 69 megawatts since the fall of 2020. Five of those projects were approved this year.
By Tim Rowland
October 23, 2022
Proliferation of projects leaves some asking 'how much is too much?'
September 28, 2022
State and federal agricultural leaders weighed in on Adirondack Park solar arrays, farm labor shortages and more.
September 16, 2022
The Adirondacks is one step closer to hosting the state’s first “build ready” solar project and the largest in the park.