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Agricola Wind

Project Under Development

The Agricola Wind Project is a proposed up to 99-megawatt wind energy generation facility located on private land in the Towns of Scipio and Venice in Cayuga County, New York.

Up to 24 Turbines
up to 99 Megawatts

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2020-2025
Development

Development activities include community engagement, land leasing, wind resource assessments, environmental studies, interconnection studies, the New York State Article VIII (formerly Section 94-c) permitting process, and local permitting. 

2020-2025
Development

Development activities include community engagement, land leasing, wind resource assessments, environmental studies, interconnection studies, the New York State Article VIII (formerly Section 94-c) permitting process, and local permitting. 

2026-2027
Construction

Construction activities last approximately 12-18 months.  

2026-2027
Construction

Construction activities last approximately 12-18 months.  

2027-2052+
Operations

Operations activities include monitoring for wildlife, sound, and other environmental compliance measures that will continue for two years post-construction. The Project will have an operational lifespan of at least 25 years.

2027-2052+
Operations

Operations activities include monitoring for wildlife, sound, and other environmental compliance measures that will continue for two years post-construction. The Project will have an operational lifespan of at least 25 years.

Agricola Wind will deliver substantial benefits to Cayuga County, including new jobs, additional tax revenue, and local infrastructure improvements 

  • The Project is expected to provide a total of $63 million in local investments to the Towns of Scipio and Venice, Cayuga County, the Southern Cayuga County School District, local fire districts, and participating landowners.  

  • The Towns are expected to share approximately $400,000 annually through the development of a Host Community Agreement, based on past precedent set by similar projects of this scale in New York State.  

  • The Project is expected to create approximately 89 full-time construction jobs. The Project is also estimated to hire up to three local long-term operations and maintenance (O&M) managers and will contract local labor for ongoing services such as road repair, snow removal, and vegetation management.  

  • To accommodate the construction activities and operations of the site, the Project will improve and repair local town, county, and state roads as necessary to maintain pre-construction conditions. 

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Testimonials from Project Supporters

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Dorian
"Beyond job creation, the Agricola Wind Project will deliver more than $63 million to our towns, schools, and fire services: funds that are vital for our community’s future. It will also produce clean, renewable energy for over 17,000 homes each year."
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Kevin, Small Business Owner
"We recognize and appreciate the credibility and community outreach efforts demonstrated by Liberty Renewables Inc. in the regions they operate. The project is projected to create full-time employment opportunities for residents, and generate revenue for local landowners. Moreover, this project will enable small local businesses to offer ongoing services throughout the project's lifespan."
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John
"We wholeheartedly support the application for the wind towers. They represent clean and efficient energy. They also supply tax dollars for these farming towns, as well as income for the host farms through leases, providing struggling farms with farm-saving income in some cases."
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John, NYS Laborers’ Organizing Fund
"Agricola Wind will create good green jobs for our members in Cayuga County and will furthermore boost the local economy to the tune of $63 million in local investment to the Towns of Scipio and Venice, Cayuga County, the Southern Cayuga County School District, local fire districts, and participating landowners."

Project Resources

Office of Renewable Energy Siting Article VIII Permit Application Page
Frequently Asked Questions
Preliminary Facility Site Layout
Photo Simulations
Agricola Wind Virtual Community Meeting