State and Local Solar Laws
Hecate Energy is seeking New York State approval to build a 255-acre, industrial-size solar facility in Craryville and Copake, which violates the Town of Copake’s zoning laws, and is in direct conflict with the Town of Copake’s 2011 Comprehensive Plan and 2014 Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan. On October 28, 2020, the Copake Town Board unanimously passed a resolution strongly opposing the solar project, and to date more than 1,200 residents have signed a Change.org petition in opposition.