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Developer Claims vs. Public Record

Each issue is grouped into one card for clarity. The left panel shows the developer’s claim with a dark-to-red header bar (❌). The right panel shows the public record with a dark-to-blue header bar (✔️). We paraphrase claims, cite sources, and update quickly if new facts emerge. Transparency first.

Where the Power Goes Why Here? Leases Ownership Environmental “Benefits” Aviation / MET

Where the Power Goes

NYISO, NYSEG, and the Pierce Brook export path.

Developer Claim
“This project powers local communities.” Marketing emphasizes local benefits and “American-made power.”
Public Record
Interconnection filings show export to the NYISO market, not McKean County homes. Queue entries include C24-298 (Wind), 1648 (Wind — withdrawn), and C24-309 (Battery). New York’s pricing/mandates drive purchases, so the power follows the money.

Why Here? Proximity & Substation

Homer City ↔ Pierce Brook 345 kV corridor aimed at New York/NYSEG.

Developer Claim
“Built to strengthen regional reliability.”
Public Record
The siting targets a direct export path into New York via Pierce Brook / NY interface — aligning with NYSEG territory and NYISO markets. See C24-298 and C24-309.

Lease Length & Control

Multi-decade terms, assignment rights, generational lock-in.

Developer Claim
“Standard, fair land agreements.”
Public Record
Drafts reported to residents stack options/extensions approaching ~67 years and allow assignment/sale to outside entities — effectively locking ridgelines for a generation.

Who’s Really In Charge

Foreign-managed capital vs. local control.

Developer Claim
“American-made clean energy.”
Public Record
Buckeye Partners exited. Swift Current now ties directly to IFM Investors — an Australian-managed global infrastructure fund — aligning control/profits with foreign-managed capital, not McKean County.

Studies & Environmental Protections

Wells, springs, species, cumulative impacts.

Developer Claim
“We prioritize wildlife and habitat.”
Public Record
Residents report no publicly posted, independent studies on wells/springs or endangered species, and no cumulative bat/bird impact detail. Transparency requests remain open.

“Benefits” vs. Real Costs

Jobs, taxes, payments — versus long-term burdens.

Developer Claim
“Significant community benefits.”
Public Record
Reports note offers around ~$125k/year per township while electricity and revenue flow to NYISO. Locals keep noise, skyline impact, road wear, and decommissioning risk.

Aviation & MET Towers

Low-level airspace, filings, and notice.

Developer Claim
“We follow all safety protocols.”
Public Record
Residents reported limited notice around MET tower filings and concerns for low-level training routes (e.g., Duke MOA). Calls for full daylight remain.

Transparency Disclaimer

We document marketing claims and contrast them with public records. If anything here is shown inaccurate via credible filings, we will update promptly. The goal is informed debate, lawful local control, and full disclosure.