Tax agreement sought for NNY solar project

Solar panels take up multiple acres of land on Blanchard Road in Clayton. The developer of a proposed solar farm in St. Lawrence County is seeking a 15-year payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, agreement with the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency. Kara Dry/Watertown Daily Times

MASSENA — The developer of a proposed solar farm in the towns of Brasher, Norfolk and Massena will be seeking a 15-year payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, agreement with the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency.

NextEra Energy Resources, through its subsidiary, North Star Energy Center, is proposing to develop, build, own and operate a facility that will produce 180 megawatts of power starting in 2023.

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HotelMike

I bet he is. Another scam at taxpayers expense.

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