Monroe County approves easement for Henrietta solar project after debate over green space (20–8)
Jun 10, 2026
The legislature voted 20–8 to convey a permanent underground-conduit easement to Henrietta Solar 1 LLC and Henrietta Solar 2 LLC for county-owned property in Henrietta, a measure that prompted debate about protecting public green space versus expanding local energy capacity.
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The Monroe County Legislature approved referral 26-0176 on June 9, authorizing conveyance of a permanent easement to Henrietta Solar 1 LLC and Henrietta Solar 2 LLC to install underground conduit on county-owned land in the town of Henrietta. The measure passed on a roll-call vote of 20–8.
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