Java Energy LLC

Company History

Java Energy LLC is owned and operated by Invenergy, the largest clean energy company in the US, located in Chicago, IL. Invenergy Wind LLC Has successfully developed and constructed two wind farm projects in Wyoming County; High Sheldon Wind and Stony Creek Energy, and continues to grow and develop new technologies to utilize green energy sources in the most efficient way possible.

Project Description

Java Energy will be a solar and battery energy storage facility, designed to reduce local blackouts and voltage problems due to aging grid infrastructure in the Town of Java. It will include 5 megawatts (MW) of lead-acid batteries, 1 MW of lithium-ion batteries, and 1.5 MW of solar panels, occupying approximately 7.5 acres of land. The project will include the construction of two 12,000 square foot buildings to house the storage batteries. Java Energy will contract with NYSEG for service provisions.

The Company requests IDA incentives for exemption of sales tax on construction materials and non-production equipment, a mortgage recording tax exemption, and a deviated PILOT agreement for abatement of property tax. Approximate value of these incentives is expected to be more than $100,000; therefore, a public hearing was held on March 8, 2018.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.