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Large Coxsackie solar farm gets public hearings
Sep 22, 2020 2:03 pm
The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment announced Sept. 22 that it will hold two virtual Public Statement Hearings for the large Hecate Energy Greene solar farm proposed in Coxsackie. Hecate wants to build giant solar farms in both Coxsackie and Copake. The 50-megawatt proposal for Greene County will have online public hearings at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. For the 12:30 p.m. public hearing go to www.webex.com and use event number 173 587 9970 and password: Sep29-1230pm. There is also phone-only access at (518) 549-0500 with access Code 173 587 9970. For the 6 p.m. public hearing go to www.webex.com and use event number 173 879 4230 and password: Sep29-6pm. There is also phone-only access at (518) 549-0500 with access code: 173 879 4230. But to attend you must register by 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 28. by go to www.webex.com and clicking “Join” at the top right-hand corner of the screen, and input the appropriate event number listed above and provide all requested information. Likewise, to attend by phone, call-in participants wishing to make a statement at the hearing must register to by 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 28, by calling 1-800-342-3330, where they should follow prompts to the appropriate hearing and provide the following information: first and last name, address, and phone number. The hearings will be also be livestreamed on the Department of Public Service’s YouTube channel on the dates and times listed above.