Bear Ridge Solar, LLC

Summary: Bear Ridge Solar LLC will be constructing a 100 MWac Utility Scale solar project to be built in the Towns of Cambria and Pendleton. The project will utilize 516 acres with a connection to National Grid’s Lockport-Mountain 115 kV Lines.  A joint letter from the Town of Cambria and the Town of Pendleton dated April 9, 2026 sent to the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency in support of the NCIDA entering into a tax agreement for the project. The towns made note that they do not support the project but recognize the value of entering into an agreement, which will provide tax certainty to all of the municipalities and request the NCIDA board consider the Bear Ridge Solar LLC project application. The project has already received its Article 8 siting permit from the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission.  Construction and operation of the facility will contribute to meeting New York State energy policy targets.
Application Accepted:  May 13, 2026
Public Hearing Dates:  June 9, 2026- Cambria Town Hall  and  June 11, 2026-Pendleton Town Hall
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