Siting Permit Application
- A notice of complete application was issued on September 19, 2025, and ORES staff published draft permit conditions on November 18, 2025.
- In-person public comment hearings will be held at the Copake town Hall on January 21, 2026 and January 22, 2026 (see notice for details)
- Virtual Public Comment Hearings will be held via Webex on January 27, 2026 (see notice for details)
The Siting Permit Application filed with ORES may be accessed here.
About
Shepherd's Run Solar Farm is a 42-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) solar energy facility under development by Hecate Energy. Consistent with New York State’s Clean Energy Standard...
Permitting
Shepherd's Run Solar Farm will be a good neighbor, supplying clean, affordable, renewable power and an array of economic benefits for the community, including...
Local Benefits
Shepherd's Run Solar Farm will supply emission-free electricity to offset pollution equal to eliminating the tailpipe emissions of 18,205 passenger cars...