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Ulster County approves state-funded solar contract for Golden Hill facility
Summary
The Ulster County Legislature approved a resolution to execute a contract with Solar Liberty Energy Systems Inc. to install solar panels on buildings at the Golden Hill facility using a $1.6 million state grant; the county will provide the required local match and will own the system under an easement and power purchase agreement.
The Ulster County Legislature on March 18 approved Resolution No. 85 to execute a contract with Solar Liberty Energy Systems Inc. for installation of solar panels on multiple buildings at the Golden Hill facility, using a state grant and a county match.
The resolution authorizes the county to enter a contract for the Golden Hill solar project and to accept a state grant the presenter described as $1,600,000; the grant requires a 50% local match that the county will provide, the presenter said.
Why it matters: The county will own the solar system under an easement on Penrose property and will operate it under a power purchase agreement. County officials said the design…
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