Heritage Wind has announced three local organizations as awardees from the project’s community grant program. Launched in 2020, this program supports community organizations throughout Orleans County working to build healthy communities, support economic development, foster environmental sustainability, and promote education. “We are proud to once again support the good work of the Orleans County community. With this round of funding, Heritage Wind has contributed over $85,000 to the greater Orleans County area” said Carmen O’Keefe, Senior Development Manager, Apex Clean Energy.  “We are proud to join with so many dedicated local organizations to support the needs of the area.” The latest grant recipients are: Orleans County Joint Veterans Council, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association (Western New York Chapter), Genesse-Livingston-Orleans-Wyoming Counties Chapter NYSARC, and The Village of Medina Fire Department.   Continue reading

ALBION, NY – Heritage Wind has announced three local organizations as awardees from the project’s community grant program. Launched in 2020, this program supports community organizations throughout Orleans County working to build healthy communities, support economic development, foster environmental sustainability, and promote education. “We are proud to once again support the good work of the Orleans County community,” said Carmen O’Keefe, Senior Development Manager with Apex Clean Energy.  “We are proud to join with so many dedicated local organizations to support this area.” The latest grant recipients are: United Way of Orleans County, Genesee County Ministry of Concern, and Hospice of Orleans County. Continue reading

The Heritage Wind team, along with Apex Clean Energy is excited to announce the recipients of our latest Community Grant Award! The organizations listed below were selected out of an incredibly competitive list of applicants and represent some of the best work being done in your community. Continue reading

Press Release from Office of Renewable Energy Siting 184.8 MW Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Barre, Orleans County Will Produce Enough Electricity to Power 45,000 Homes - Decision Follows a Detailed Review and Robust Public Participation Process ALBANY —The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES or the Office) announced today they have issued a siting permit for Apex Clean Energy to build a major wind facility, Heritage Wind, LLC (Heritage Wind), a 184.8-megawatt (MW) wind facility in the Town of Barre, Orleans County. This wind facility is expected to generate enough clean energy power to more than 45,000 New York homes and provide over $54 million in new revenue for both the Town of Barre and local school districts.  Continue reading

In recognition of “Giving Tuesday”, Heritage Wind announced the latest round of grant awards from the Heritage Wind Community Grant Program. The program, launched in 2020, supports community organizations throughout Orleans County working to build healthy communities, support economic development, foster environmental sustainability, and promote education. “We are thankful that Orleans County is home to so many motivated individuals and innovative groups doing everything they can to support their community,” said Carmen O’Keefe, Development Manager with Apex Clean Energy. “We are proud to support their work and are committed to being a long-term partner to the Town of Barre and all of Orleans County.” Counting this year’s recipients, the grant program has awarded nearly $50,000 to community causes and non-profit organizations since its inception.   Continue reading

BARRE, NY – October 18, 2021 – Over $54 million in new revenue will be generated for the Town of Barre, Orleans County, and local school districts under the terms of two agreements approved this month between local jurisdictions and Heritage Wind. On October 13, the Barre town board voted to approve a Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Heritage Wind that will bring more that $40 million in new revenue to the community over the next 25 years. Payments will increase annually from $1.2 million in the first year of operation to $2.1 million by year 25. These annual payments are based on the installed nameplate capacity in megawatts of the turbine model, resulting in stable, guaranteed payments each year that increase over time. The Town of Barre collected just under $1.2 million in total property taxes in 2021, meaning the Heritage Wind HCA will effectively double the town’s annual collections, providing much-needed revenue to invest in local priorities, including property tax relief. Continue reading

The Heritage Wind Community Grant Program is now accepting applications for its Fall 2021 grant cycle. The program provided more than $9,000 during its last cycle to support local organizations working to build healthy communities, increase environmental sustainability, foster economic development, and promote education, including the following: Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Supportive Care of Orleans The Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern Medina Fire Department Town of Barre (Powering the Park) Orleans Community Health Foundation Orleans-Recovery Hope Begins Here Christ Church Community Kitchen United Way of Orleans County Local organizations working in the Town of Barre or the broader Orleans County community are encouraged to apply. Grants are typically awarded in $250 to $4,000 increments, with priority given to proposals that demonstrate meaningful impacts to the greatest number of area residents. We will be accepting applications until October 29, 2021 on our website: https://www.heritagewindpower.com/grant. Continue reading

The latest round of awards from the Heritage Wind Community Grant Program include support for local food pantries, healthcare, emergency services, and other local causes. ALBION, NY – June 2, 2021 – Eight community groups from across Orleans County will be the recipients of the latest round of grants from the Heritage Wind Community Grant Program. The program supports community organizations in the areas of Building Healthy Communities, Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability, and Promoting Education. Continue reading

The Heritage Wind Community Grant Program is now accepting applications for its Spring 2021 grant cycle. The program provided more than $20,000 last year to support local organizations working to build healthy communities, increase environmental sustainability, foster economic development, and promote education, including the following: Central Orleans Volunteer Ambulance (COVA) United Way of Orleans County Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension Supportive Care of Orleans Medina Central School District Barre Volunteer Fire Department Christ Community Kitchen ARC of Genesee/Orleans Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum Orleans Community Health Foundation Barre Historical Committee Grants are typically awarded in $250 to $4,000 increments, with priority given to proposals that demonstrate meaningful impacts to the greatest number of area residents. We will be accepting applications until April 25, 2021 on our website: https://www.heritagewindpower.com/grant. The focus areas for the Heritage Wind Community Grant Program are as follows: Building Healthy Communities – Programs that support public health, good government, open communication, citizen resources, and/or enhance the quality of life in the community. Economic Development – Apex Clean Energy supports and encourages the entrepreneurial spirit. It is part of our mission to serve as a catalyst for economic opportunity and development within the communities where we operate. Environmental Sustainability – Programs that possess a strong link to environmental revitalization, sustainability, or education thereof, empower residents to be stewards of the environment, and/or encourage partnerships to address environmental concerns and sustainability.  Promoting Education – Programs that support educational institutions, the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and training programs for careers in the wind industry. This may include curriculum development, literacy, school readiness, and other initiatives that help students grow into young leaders. Vocational training institutions that help build a skilled workforce are also included and encouraged to apply. Local organizations working in the Town of Barre or the broader Orleans County community are encouraged to apply.