The New York State Public Service Commission announced on Apr. 29 that it will hold a virtual public statement hearing and procedural conference on Wednesday, May 6, regarding a petition from North Seneca Solar Project, LLC. The company is seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct and operate a solar-powered electric generating facility in the towns of Waterloo and Junius, Seneca County.
North Seneca Solar’s proposed facility would have a maximum capacity of 90 megawatts and would connect to the New York power grid through an existing National Grid transmission line. The project is subject to terms set by the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission in an August 2025 permit decision. The commission stated that its review will not revisit issues already addressed by this office.
The virtual public statement hearing is scheduled for May 6 at 2:00 p.m., with electronic access available through Webex or by phone. Participants who wish to comment can join electronically or by calling in using provided access codes. Those who prefer only to listen may also do so via phone.
All participants will be muted upon entry, with the administrative law judge calling upon speakers in turn. Written comments are encouraged for those with lengthy statements, which should be summarized orally if presented during the hearing. A verbatim transcript will be included in the official record.
Individuals unable to attend can submit comments online or by mail referencing “Case 25-E-0768” until May 12, or leave messages on the commission’s opinion line at any time for summary inclusion in proceedings. Special accommodations are available for persons with disabilities or those needing language assistance.
A procedural conference will follow immediately after the public statement hearing as part of the same teleconference session.
