Responsible Lyme Solar
We are the "Concerned Citizens for Responsible Solar" (CCRS)
in the Town of Lyme New York
Our local community has been targeted by multinational companies to install large scale solar projects! The natural beauty of our landscape, wildlife and shoreline is what we enjoy and why we decided to live here. The industrial facade of chain-link fencing and solar panels is in conflict with our way of life!
We are NOT against Solar ... We are FOR Responsible Solar!
Relevant Facts!
Below is a list of relevant facts about solar in our community. Many of the sources can be found in the "Useful Links" page.
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All Pro-solar organizations and governments profess benefits to local communities ... other than a few lease holders, the citizens are impacted by fewer tax revenues and no electric rate discounts!
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The Village of Chaumont and Jefferson County are receiving less property tax revenue due to CR179 Solar project.
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The battery fire in July 2023 at the CR179/Morris Tract Road solar project resulted in a "Shelter in Place" directive. Long term ground water quality unknown!
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The Riverside Project includes 20MW Battery Storage!
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A proposed comprehensive Town of Lyme Local Solar Law has yet to be adopted and made effective!
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AES is planning to submit the Bay Breeze application in August 2025!
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The Town of Lyme Solar Moratorium expires in September 2025!
Our Mission
Concerned Citizens for Responsible Solar (CCRS)
As concerned citizens, for the Town of Lyme New York and surrounding areas, our mission is for the responsible development and implementation of solar solutions in our community.
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We promote the responsible use of solar solutions for residential and commercial applications that benefit the citizens and businesses in our community, that fall in the Tier 1 Solar Energy Facility rating (Typically less than 25 kW).
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We engage with developers and government authorities for Tier 2 Solar Energy Facilities (less than 20 MW) to ensure a benefit to all impacted citizens and businesses in our community.
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We engage with developers and government authorities for Tier 3 Solar Energy Facilities (those that do not fit in Tier 1 or 2) to ensure a benefit to all impacted citizens and businesses in our community. Benefits expected and not limited to:
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No reduction in property values to adjacent and impacted property owners.
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No impact to the natural resources that bring new citizens and seasonal visitors to our community.
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No impact to endangered and threatened plant and wildlife species.
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County, Local and School tax windfall to offset all community taxpayer liability.
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Eliminate the future liability to the Town of Lyme for all uncovered expenses exceeding decommissioning costs.
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