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Rapeseed Canola field wind turbine

Fall 2026 Civil Pre-Construction Notice

On or about October 1, 2026, Heritage Wind will begin civil construction activities, starting with the substation site and foundations.
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Pre-construction notification map for Heritage Wind Project in Town of Barre, Orleans County, New York, showing wind turbine locations marked with turbine icons inside black facility site boundaries, haul routes in red lines, access roads in yellow lines, and a collection substation marked in orange. Roads and geographic features like creeks and woods are also labeled. A scale bar and north arrow are on the bottom right. Prepared December 16, 2025.

Pre-Construction Notice

On or about January 19, 2026, Heritage Wind will begin tree clearing activities to support the commencement of construction of the project.
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A brown police dog wearing a camouflage vest labeled 'SHERIFF K-9' sitting in front of a white Orleans County Sheriff's vehicle with a star badge logo and the words 'SHERIFF ORLEANS COUNTY' and 'CAUTION K-9 STAY BACK' on the door.

Heritage Wind Awards Community Grants to Five Local Organizations

Heritage Wind is pleased to announce the latest awards from the project's Community Grant Program. These biannual grant awards recognize and
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Wind turbines on a grassy landscape under a blue sky with clouds and text congratulating Heritage Wind Community Grant recipients accompanied by logos of Village of Albion Recreation Program, United Way of Orleans County, and Barre Fire Company.

Winter Community Grant cycle awards $12,000 to Orleans County Organizations

Three organizations received funding to continue their outstanding work throughout Orleans County.
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Six adults standing indoors in a hallway lined with display cases and model trains, holding a large ceremonial check for $4,000 dated 7/16/2024, payable to Medina Railroad Museum from Heritage Wind labeled Community Grant 2024.

Fall 2024 Grant Awards

Organizations working to build healthy communities, support economic development, foster environmental sustainability, and promote education
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Red and white fire truck with an extended ladder parked outside a brick fire station building, labeled 'Medina Fire Department' and 'Village of Medina'.

Heritage Wind Fall 2023 Grant Awards Announced

Heritage Wind is committed to being a strong community partner to local governments, area businesses, and non-profits.
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