About the Project

Alle-Catt
Wind Farm

Events & Updates

June 2015

Invenergy began development of the Alle-Catt Wind Farm in 2015 and has been working diligently to obtain necessary permits and agreements to support a 2020 construction start.

May 2017

Invenergy began the comprehensive review process mandated by New York's Article 10 regulations. We have met with a wide range of stakeholders and have begun the studies required to assess potential environmental impacts.
The New York development team continues to discuss the project with stakeholders and landowners interested in participating in the Project, to refine our understanding of the area's wind resource, to evaluate the best wind turbines for the project, and to develop the project layout. The project's website maintained by the NYS Department of Public Service can be found here.

July 2017

On the 17th & 18th, the Invenergy New York development team held an open house at the Centerville Town Hall. Two 6'x7' maps were present displaying the project area and eight employees were present at the event. We were happy to meet with almost 100 interested community members at the first event and 58 at the second.

January 2018

Invenergy rented storefront space in Arcade, NY and opened a local office shortly after. Since then the office has served the local communities of the Alle-Catt
Invenergy opened its regional office in central New York, where its New York development team is based out of. This permanent office location serves as 'home base' for Valessa and the other developers collaborating on the Alle-Catt project.

May 2018

The Invenergy New York team is excited to announce that as of May 2018 the Alle-Catt project executed a REC contract with NYSERDA. This is a major milestone for the project and a huge step for the project towards completion.

July 2018

We were happy to host a landowner dinner to bring out our wonderful local supporters and provide updates about the project's progress.

August 2018

The Invenergy New York development team hosted the Alle-Catt project supporters and lease-holder, dinner at the Arcade VFW.

December 2018

Invenergy hosted a Holiday Dinner at the Arcade VFW for landowners and project supporters.

January 2019

The New York State Article 10 application for was submitted review. Copies of this application can be found at local libraries and town halls within the project as well as here on our website and at the NY Public Service Commission's website.
The Invenergy New York development team hosted open houses on the 30th & 31st. Thanks to everyone who braved the cold to come out and learn about our Alle-Catt project.

March 2019

Alle-Catt's 1st supplement to the Article 10 application was mailed and posted to the DMM and this website on March 15, 2019, responding to comments and feedback on the original Article 10 application.

May 2019

The New York team tabled for the Alle-Catt wind project at the Tri-County Showcase in Arcade to share information about the project with locals. Having spoken with nearly 100 people, we were pleased with the overwhelmingly positive feedback about the project.

Economic Benefits

In the first 20 years of project operation, the Alle-Catt Wind Farm is projected to pay millions of dollars in property taxes, lease payments to landowners, salaries to employees, and payments for local goods and services, resulting in a significant increase in economic activity in the areas surrounding Allegany, Cattaraugus and Wyoming Counties. Benefits to schools and town and county governments will be realized from annual payments made under payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) and host community agreement payments.

$454,530,000 capital investment

$3,200,000 property taxes
annually

$2,700,000 landowner payments
annually

Why New York?

New York has set ambitious targets to generate up to 50% of its electricity from renewable sources and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. New York is starting with a significant base of renewable energy generation. Using sources such as hydropower, solar, and wind, New York percentage of renewable energy generation was 20% in 2010 and 22% in 2013. To reach 50%, New York plans to encourage installation of more wind, solar, and renewable generation and improved efficiency to reduce electricity consumption.

As of March 2017, over 1,800 MW of wind energy was operating in New York, generating enough electrictity to power over 600,000 New York households. This generation offsets the need to import or burn other fuels, helping to reduce fuel prices and air emissions.

Wind energy and other renewable energy projects generate substantial economic benefits for New York. A 2013 study by the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) found that between 2005 and 2012, wind energy projects paid over $800 million dollars to New York businesses, landowners, and municipalities.

Wind Benefits in New York

Total Investment: Wind developers like Invenergy have invested over $3.7 billion in New York
Annual Landowner Payments: Every year, wind farms in New York pay landowners $5 to 10 million
Wind Industry Employment: The wind industry employs between 1,000 and 2,000 people in New York
Wind Manufacturing Facilities: 9 facilities in New York produce electrical components utilized by the wind industry

Why Allegany, Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties?

The Alle-Catt Wind Farm is an unparalleled development opportunity for the host towns, with millions to be invested in the local economy over the life of the project. After careful evaluation, we selected this area for the project because of:

A verified, strong wind resource;
Existing transmission lines, minimizing the need for new infrastructure;
Landowner interest and community support;

We take our commitment to our local host communities seriously and look forward to continuing to work closely with the host towns and counties, contributing to the area's economic development, and providing an additional supply of clean, homegrown energy in New York.

Environmental
Benefits

Environmental Benefits

To avoid and minimize impacts to wildlife and other natural resources, we work with state and federal agencies and other interested stakeholders to site, build, and operate our facilities responsibly. The cornerstone of that effort is our commitment to act in accordance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Land-based Wind Energy Guidelines. These include robust pre-construction wildlife and habitat surveys, early and frequent communication with wildlife agencies, and operational monitoring to ensure the minimization of the risk to wildlife.

Impact on
Roads

Impact on County Roads

Local roads and infrastructure will be left in the same or better condition than they were prior to their use for the construction or on-going maintenance and repair of the wind project. Invenergy will enter into road agreements with the host town and county to put this commitment in writing.

Land

Wind turbines and access roads have a very small footprint. After construction is completed, landowners can use approximately 98-99% of their land for its previous purpose, whether it be for agriculture, hunting, or timber.