Source Renewables in the Spotlight: South Buffalo Community Solar Projects

Source Renewables, a vertically integrated renewable energy company, represented by Corey Auerbach, Land Use & Zoning Practice Area co-chair, has been featured in a number of articles, including those listed below. Source Renewables plans to develop two community solar projects on the Marilla Street Landfill in South Buffalo.

The company, with Corey’s assistance, has submitted an application for rezoning with the City of Buffalo to rezone the former landfill property to a distributed generation solar farm that will consist of two 5-MW solar arrays that will produce enough electricity to power over 2,500 households per year. These solar projects will create new jobs, provide the city with tax revenue, and generate savings for local Buffalo residents.

Previously, the landfill property was purchased in an effort to bring two Nicklaus-designed golf courses to Western New York. However, fundraising for the project slowed and Source Renewables saved the property from foreclosure.   

• Buffalo Business First, “Source Renewables’ $15 Million Solar Farm Heads to Planning Board”
• Buffalo Business First, “City Approvals in Hand, $30 Million North Buffalo Apartment Complex Moves Forward”
• The Buffalo News, “Planning Board, ZBA Back Housing, Solar Energy Projects”
• The Buffalo News, “Plan for Nicklaus-Designed Golf Course in South Buffalo in Jeopardy”
• WGRZ, “Who Controls the Site of the Proposed Nicklaus Golf Course in South Buffalo?”
• WGRZ TV, “Land Dispute at Proposed Golf Course Site”
• WKBW, “Change of Course? Proposed Solar Farm Puts Plans for Nicklaus Golf Course in Flux”
• WKBW TV, “Change of Course? Proposed Solar Farm Puts Plans for Nicklaus Golf Course in Flux”
• PV Magazine, “Developer Plans 10-MW Community Solar Project at NY Landfill”
• Solar Builder, “Source Renewables Planning Two Community Solar Projects on Former Buffalo, New York, Landfill”
• Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc., “Source Renewables Turning New York Landfill Into 10-MW Community Solar Project”
• Solar Industry, “Source Renewables Looks to Convert New York Landfill to Community Solar”
• Solar Power World, “Source Renewables Turning New York Landfill Into 10-MW Community Solar Project”