Scoping is the step where the Town decides which environmental impacts must be fully studied before the project can move forward. This is the public’s opportunity to review the Draft Scope and point out what’s missing, what needs more analysis, and what questions still haven’t been answered. Community members are encouraged to speak at the February 23rd public scoping hearing at 6:00 PM to ensure community concerns are included in the SEQRA record!

DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN/EMAILED COMMENTS: March 10, 2026 - before 5:00 PM

 Community members may comment on issues such as:

1.      The impacts of siting the project next to a residential neighborhood

2.      Whether alternative locations or site layouts should be considered

3.      Potential impacts on environmental justice communities

4.      Fire safety risks and emergency response planning

5.      Impacts to water resources

6.      Light and noise pollution

7.      Traffic and transportation impacts

8.      Effects on local wildlife and natural resources.

Community members may also wish to review whether the Draft Scope adequately addresses air quality and public health, off-site emergency impacts, and cumulative impacts

To review draft scope and supporting materials:

1.      Visit Town Website:  https://www.townofulster.ny.gov/public-information/

2.      Scroll down to: “Large Scale Proposed Projects”

3.      Click on “Alcazar Energy Storage System, LLC”

4.      Click on “Scoping Documents” and view the “Alcazar Draft Scoping Document” as well as other relevant studies (e.g. light, noise, site plans, threatened and endangered species, wetland delineation report, stormwater pollution prevention plan, etc.)

All written or emailed comments must be directly submitted to:

 Supervisor James E. Quigley III

 ulstersupervisor@townofulster.ny.gov

Subject Line: Scoping Comments – Alcazar Energy Storage Project (430 Hurley Ave.)