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County staff weigh complexities of valuing large solar projects under changing state rules

5807079 · August 8, 2025
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Summary

County officials told the committee a large industrial‑scale solar project (Yellow Barn) in Lansing and Groton presents valuation challenges because of shifting state law on payment formulas and pilot agreements. The assessor's office expects to present a proposed valuation for committee vote in coming weeks.

County officials told the Government Operations Committee on Aug. 7 that a large industrial solar proposal (referred to as Yellow Barn) in the towns of Lansing and Groton is raising complex valuation and pilot‑payment questions.

Valuation complexity and state law changes

Committee members and staff described how New York…

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