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Of Counsel Joins Young/Sommer LLC

Young/Sommer LLC is pleased to announce that Steven J. Auletta has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Steve represents individuals,... READ MORE

Young/Sommer Obtains Approval For Alfred Oaks Solar Energy Project in Allegany County, New York

On September 10th 2024, the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) issued a final... READ MORE

Governor Hochul Announces Approval of Prattsburgh Wind Project

On September 20, 2024, Governor Hochul announced that Prattsburgh Wind LLC, a subsidiary of Terra-Gen, LLC, was granted a siting... READ MORE

Governor Hochul Announces Approval of Rich Road Solar Energy Center

On September 20, 2024, Governor Hochul announced that Rich Road Solar Energy Center, a subsidiary of EDF Renewables North America,... READ MORE