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Solar projects, county assessment error and Local Laws 4–6 draw Eden Renewables' concerns
Summary
Assessor and board members tied a drop in assessed value to a missed county deadline that let a Route 40 solar project obtain a tax exemption; Eden Renewables sent a letter and spoke to the board about concerns with Local Laws 4–6, prompting a special meeting with the Comprehensive Plan Committee.
Assessor John Violette told the board that a major factor in this year's lack of assessed growth was that Washington County "dropped the ball on the taxing of large solar farms," allowing a solar project on Route 40 near Hegeman Bridge Road to obtain a tax exemption, the assessor said during the public hearing. Supervisor Shaw added the state recently moved to standardize how solar projects are taxed.
Separately, the town received a letter from Eden Renewables (Troy, N.Y.) raising objections to provisions in proposed Local Laws 4–6 of 2024. A representative from Eden Renewables addressed the board during public comment to reiterate the company's concerns. The board agreed to hold a Special Public Meeting with the Comprehensive Plan Committee on Nov. 25, 2024 at 6 p.m. to discuss Local Law #4 (Site Plan Review) and related questions.
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