Zoning could upend 240 MW solar farm in New York

SOLAR: The developers of a 240 MW solar farm in Canton, New York are concerned that zoning changes in the upstate town would prevent them from building a third of the facility. (North Country Now)

WIND:

• A citizens group sues Rhode Island’s coastal agency for approving Revolution Wind, claiming officials violated the state constitution and regulations by doing so. (ecoRI)
• In Delaware, officials debate if the state should buy offshore wind power to achieve its net-zero goals amid current cost concerns. (DPM)
• Federal officials begin accepting public comments on an up-to-2.2 MW proposed wind farm off the Maryland-Delaware coastline. (Cape Gazette)
• A New York agency releases potential turbine locations for a planned wind farm on a Lake Ontario island. (NNY360)

TRANSIT:

• Traffic congestion tolling in New York City may bring in up to $15 billion for the city’s transit agency, which could go toward system upgrades and new metro stations. (CNBC)
• Rhode Island’s transportation department releases a highly anticipated carbon reduction plan and opens up a public comment period less than two weeks before officials are required to file the document with a federal agency. (Rhode Island Current)
• Connecticut rail riders come out against planned service cuts and fare hikes at a state transit agency public meeting. (CT Mirror)
• Dozens of e-bike incentive programs — including ones in Connecticut, Philadelphia, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. — help make them more attainable for low-income people. (Washington Post)

FLOODS:

• Connecticut’s antiquated drainage systems aren’t built to handle the amount of rain they’re now regularly receiving. (CT Mirror)
• Victims of Vermont’s devastating summer floods may not be able to afford to replace their heating systems, even with state incentives and assistance. (VT Digger)

UTILITIES: A Maine newspaper identifies the former politicians that have received large amounts of money to support anti-public power efforts in the state. (Bangor Daily News)

BUILDINGS: A financing program offered by the Maryland Clean Energy Center helps residents pay for clean energy and energy efficiency products and services. (Salisbury Daily Times)