Agencies respond to recent state approval of wind farm in Guilford
This is a section of the visual simulation of the High Bridge Wind Farm proposal that was submitted to the New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment Siting Board late last week. (Submitted photo)
GUILFORD – After the controversial approval of the wind farm in Guilford on Thursday, local agencies have discussed the project and what it could mean for the future of Chenango County.
According to the Calpine Corporation, the company that would build the wind turbines, the wind project is called "High Bridge Wind Farm." The farm would be a 100 megawatt, utility-scale energy project that is proposed for eastern Chenango County in the Town of Guilford.
In order to get the project approved, Calpine had to undergo a review by The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment Siting Board. The review was held on Thursday, and streamed online.
While judges on the board noted there were approximately 200 public comments made on the record, with the majority of them being against the farm, one judge, Board Chair John B. Howard said the project would benefit all New Yorkers by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The board voted unanimously to allow the project to move forward.
The Guilford Coalition of Non-Participating Residents (GCNR) released a statement about the vote, with part of its message being that New York State will not need the energy from this wind farm.
“Demand for electricity is projected to fall in the coming years and 90 percent of the electricity consumed in upstate New York is already produced by zero carbon sources,” stated GCNR representatives. “Despite the lack of any clear benefit to the public, the State Siting Board voted, without meaningful review or deliberation during the hearing, to approve the 25 turbine High Bridge Industrial Wind Project.”
“Throughout the course of the Article 10 procedures, the Coalition raised serious and well-substantiated concerns about the project which were acknowledged by the Siting Board, yet were ultimately ignored in rendering their decision.”
Representatives said their organization is considering submitting a petition for a rehearing, along with the potential for a lawsuit in state or federal court.
In the meantime, representatives of Calpine working on the High Bridge Wind Project released a statement applauding the state board’s decision.
“We are pleased by the decision by the Siting Board approving construction and operation of the High Bridge Wind Farm,” states the High Bridge Wind Project representative. “The decision approves a facility design that incorporates three years of comments from regulators, town and county officials, landowners, neighbors and community organizations to maximize clean energy production and minimize and avoid impacts on the environment and the community.”
“We appreciate the amount of support we have received and look forward to continuing to work closely with Chenango County and the Town of Guilford over the coming months to advance this project, which will bring new jobs and a long-term economic boost to the area.”
According to the Calpine Corporation, the company that would build the wind turbines, the wind project is called "High Bridge Wind Farm." The farm would be a 100 megawatt, utility-scale energy project that is proposed for eastern Chenango County in the Town of Guilford.
In order to get the project approved, Calpine had to undergo a review by The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment Siting Board. The review was held on Thursday, and streamed online.
While judges on the board noted there were approximately 200 public comments made on the record, with the majority of them being against the farm, one judge, Board Chair John B. Howard said the project would benefit all New Yorkers by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The board voted unanimously to allow the project to move forward.
The Guilford Coalition of Non-Participating Residents (GCNR) released a statement about the vote, with part of its message being that New York State will not need the energy from this wind farm.
“Demand for electricity is projected to fall in the coming years and 90 percent of the electricity consumed in upstate New York is already produced by zero carbon sources,” stated GCNR representatives. “Despite the lack of any clear benefit to the public, the State Siting Board voted, without meaningful review or deliberation during the hearing, to approve the 25 turbine High Bridge Industrial Wind Project.”
“Throughout the course of the Article 10 procedures, the Coalition raised serious and well-substantiated concerns about the project which were acknowledged by the Siting Board, yet were ultimately ignored in rendering their decision.”
Representatives said their organization is considering submitting a petition for a rehearing, along with the potential for a lawsuit in state or federal court.
In the meantime, representatives of Calpine working on the High Bridge Wind Project released a statement applauding the state board’s decision.
“We are pleased by the decision by the Siting Board approving construction and operation of the High Bridge Wind Farm,” states the High Bridge Wind Project representative. “The decision approves a facility design that incorporates three years of comments from regulators, town and county officials, landowners, neighbors and community organizations to maximize clean energy production and minimize and avoid impacts on the environment and the community.”
“We appreciate the amount of support we have received and look forward to continuing to work closely with Chenango County and the Town of Guilford over the coming months to advance this project, which will bring new jobs and a long-term economic boost to the area.”
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