Community Open House Announced For 90-Megawatt Homer Solar Project in Towns of Cortlandville, Homer, & Solon

A community open house regarding the planned 90-megawatt solar project that would be within the Towns of Cortlandville, Homer, and Solon, has been announced for Thursday, October 9th from 6pm to 8pm. The open house will take place at the Homer Community Building at 53 South Main Street in Homer, behind the Homer Fire Station.

The open house is being hosted by AES, who acquired the massive solar project from EDF Renewables back in April of this year. The open house will be to introduce AES and the project team as the new owner and developer of the project.

The open house will include information such as any updates on the project, and explain what people can expect from the project when under construction. Residents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share their concerns.

Informational display boards will also be set up around the Community Building, no formal presentation will take place. According to AES, representatives with the project will answer questions including the construction timeline, siting impacts and mitigation strategies, the state’s Article VIII permitting process, and the benefits of the project. 

More information can be found at the Homer Solar website, HERE.