Rutland Herald: Three solar projects in early planning stages for Pittsford

All three projects are on the agenda for discussion at the Rutland Regional Planning Commission’s Nov. 17 meeting. The RRPC doesn’t approve or deny projects, but does offer its opinion of whether or not a project conforms to regional plans.

ER Kendall Hill SolarER Kendall Hill Solar LLC, backed by Encore Renewable Energy, saw its 45-day notice filed with the PUC on Nov. 9. As proposed, it will occupy 10 acres of a 139-acre parcel. Kendall Hill Road is 130 feet to the south of the project and, while visible from the road, will be largely screened from view by the planting of trees. It will require the 200-foot extension of a 3-phase power line. A temporary staging area will be cleared for delivery of construction material, but nothing will be over-sized or larger than what the local roads already handle, according to the filing.