Greens Corners solar project meeting set for Hounsfield residents
AES will hold a public information session Nov. 18 about the proposed Greens Corners solar project at the Sackets Harbor Ballroom.
By Jessica Hale, ClickNNY North Country Desk
AES will hold a public information session Nov. 18 for residents of Hounsfield and the Town of Watertown to discuss the proposed Greens Corners solar project. The meeting is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sackets Harbor Ballroom.
The project is proposed to cover roughly 800 acres and is permitted for up to 140 megawatts. The state Office of Renewable Energy Siting issued the original permit in 2022 for 120 megawatts and approved an increase to 140 megawatts in 2024.
The project is subject to state review because renewable-energy projects larger than 25 megawatts fall under ORES rather than local governments. AES says construction is expected to begin in 2027, with commercial operation planned for 2028.
Residents have raised concerns about the project's potential effect on wildlife and its appearance. The project site is mainly west of Interstate 81 and southwest of Watertown, with about two-thirds of the site in Hounsfield.
RSVPs are requested but not required. Residents can email Greenscornerssolar@aes.com or call 866-757-7697. More information is available on the AES Greens Corners project page.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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