State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation that would prohibit the use of fossil fuels in the manufacturing of renewable energy equipment. Borrello said emission-producing energy sources are often used to manufacture green energy … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Nick Langworthy – January 19, 2023
23rd Congressional District Rep. Nick Langworthy, while visiting Dunkirk, NY, announced legislation he's introduced that would eliminate Federal tax credits for the construction of wind turbines in the Great Lakes. … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Introduces Bill To Eliminate Tax Credits on Wind Turbines in Great Lakes
Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced legislation that aims to prevent the development of wind turbines in the Great Lakes. Speaking in Dunkirk, Langworthy said the Lakes Before Turbines Act would strip part of the tax code from 1986 that … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Heralds Feasibility Study Report on Wind Turbines in the Great Lakes
A feasibility study into placing wind turbines in the Great Lakes found lacking benefits to the potential projects. The report on the study, released by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, noted that,"Great Lakes Wind … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Sponsor Bill Requiring Reclamation Bond for Wind, Solar Projects
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell have introduced legislation requiring a reclamation bond for wind and solar projects. The bill would require developers of industrial solar and wind farms to provide a reclamation bond to … [Read more...]
Borrello Calls on State to Issue Moratorium for Freshwater Wind Farms, Asks Public to Sign Petition
ALBANY - Republican State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring a bill with fellow Western New York Senator Chris Jacobs that would establish a moratorium on the construction or placement of wind turbines in any New York State freshwater … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Supports Two Opposition Motions Involving Wind Turbines, Driver’s Licenses
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved two motions voicing opposition to a current state law involving drivers licenses for non-U.S. citizens, as well as a proposal to develop wind turbines in the waters of Lake … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Opposing State Green Light NY Law, Wind Turbines on Lake Erie
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will being meeting Wednesday in Mayville and among the items on the agenda two motions voicing opposition with two separate issues. VIEW MEETING AGENDA/PREFILE TRANSCRIPTS One motion involves the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Residents Voice Concerns over Wind Farms
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Several residents from northern Chautauqua County appear at the Sept. 26, 2018 meeting of the county legislature to share their concerns and frustrations over three wind projects that are either operating or currently … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Approves PILOT Program for Wind Farm Following Deviation Hearing
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has given its approval to a series tax breaks to a large wind farm project in the eastern and central portions of the county. On Tuesday morning the IDA board unanimously approved a … [Read more...]
