EDF Renewables Solar Podcast

This episode features a conversation with Cortlandville homeowner Michael Barylski who is leasing some of his land to the Homer Solar in Cortland County. Barylski will share his experiences from 35 years working for the New York State DEC and his time as a County legislator, including how his decision to take an active role in combating climate change led him to the decision to lease his land to Homer Solar.

 

This episode features Janine Whitken, Principal Project Manager from the environmental and engineering firm WSP that is working with EDF Renewables on the Homer Solar Project in Cortland County. Janine will talk about the role that firms like WSP play in the siting and construction of large-scale renewable energy projects, and more.

This episode features the second of a two-part conversation with EDF Renewables Development Manager Jack Honor who is leading the Homer Solar project in Cortland County. Jack talks about EDF Renewable’s partnerships with farmers, the engineering and environmental studies being conducted, EDF’s commitment to Agrivoltics and the 150 construction jobs and financial benefits that the project will bring to Cortland.

This episode features the first of a two-part conversation with EDF Renewables Development Manager Jack Honor who is leading the Homer Solar project in Cortland County. Jack talks about EDF Renewable’s commitment to safety and the environment, the benefits that the project will bring to the community -- including more than 150 jobs and a source of income for local businesses during the construction phase – and the economic benefits the solar project will bring to the towns, school districts and landowners in Cortland County.

This episode focuses on agrivoltaics, which is the colocation of agriculture and solar energy production. Lewis Fox, of Fox Farms in Cortland, talks about the economic benefits that farmers can gain by raising sheep for solar projects, why sheep are the ideal choice for the Homer Solar Project in Cortland County, and how Fox helps sheep farmers connect with solar developers.

This is a sponsored podcast. Paid for by EDF Renewables.

In this episode is Cortland County Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Bob Haight about why he supports the Homer solar and the many benefits the project will bring to the region. Don’t miss the EDF Renewables Solar Podcast on whxc.com and wherever you get podcasts!

This is a sponsored podcast. Paid for by EDF Renewables.

In this premiere episode, three local landowners discuss why they chose to lease their farm land to the Homer solar project, located in Cortland County. Local residents John Shoshinski, William MacLean and Terry Beard share their thoughts on the challenges farmers face making a living from agriculture in New York, why they support green energy, and why solar was the right choice for them and more!

This is a sponsored podcast. Paid for by EDF Renewables.