Board: Starkey draft solar law permits small systems, limits utility-scale projects
Feb 26, 2026
The Yates County Planning Board reviewed the Town of Starkeys proposed Solar Energy Local Law, which would permit Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems, set guidelines for Tier 3 and prohibit Tier 4 systems, and found no significant countywide impact under GML 239.
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The Yates County Planning Board reviewed a proposed Town of Starkey Solar Energy Local Law that would allow Tier 1 (personal use) and Tier 2 (certain business-sized) solar systems, provide guidelines for Tier 3 installations and prohibit Tier 4 systems. Steven Fulkerson explained the tier structure to the board and said the Town Board will be the adopting body.
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