A solar project in New York owned by DSD Renewables. Photo: DSD Renewables
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced that contracts have been executed for 26 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects that, upon completion, will provide more than 2.5 GW of clean energy, enough to power more than 670,000 homes throughout New York State. These projects are expected to create more than 1,900 near-term jobs and generate more than $6 billion in private investment while reinforcing the State’s commitment to the development of locally-produced clean energy, grid resiliency and economic development.
“New York is creating competitive opportunities for the clean energy industry, and we could not do this without the shared commitment of our private partners,” Gov. Hochul said. “The advancement of renewable energy is part of the foundation of New York’s plan to transform to a zero-emission electricity system and continue our green economy’s momentum forward.”
These contracted awards are the result of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) 2024 Tier 1 Renewable Energy Standard solicitation. Once constructed, the projects will produce approximately 5,000 GWh annually, which is enough to power more than 670,000 homes, provide public health benefits resulting from reduced exposure to harmful air pollutants; and provide more than $300 million in commitments to disadvantaged communities, as defined by the Climate Justice Working Group, from long-term payments to community benefit funds.
“As New York transitions to a clean energy economy, we celebrate these 26 projects and the significant energy they will provide,” said NYSERDA president and CEO Doreen M. Harris. “New York remains an innovator in accelerating clean energy projects, advancing clean energy jobs and spurring economic development opportunities for businesses and our local communities all across our state.”
Contracted projects include:
Capital Region
- Dolan Solar, Washington County
- Hawthorn Solar, Rensselaer County
- Somers Solar, Washington County
- Shepherd’s Run Solar Project, Columbia County
Central New York
- Agricola Wind, Cayuga County
- Homer Solar Energy Center, Cortland County
Finger Lakes
- Highbanks Solar, Livingston County
- Horseshoe Solar Energy Center, Livingston and Monroe Counties
- Valcour Bliss Windpark, Wyoming County
Mohawk Valley
- Dolgeville Hydro, Herkimer County
- Flat Creek Solar, Montgomery County
- Mill Point Solar I, Montgomery County
- Skyline Solar, Oneida County
North Country
- ELP Ticonderoga Solar, Essex County
- Fort Covington Solar Farm, Franklin County
- Lyons Falls Mill Repower, Lewis County
- Tracy Solar Energy Center, Jefferson County
- Two Rivers Solar Farm, St. Lawrence County
- Valcour Altona Windpark, Clinton County
- Valcour Clinton Windpark, Clinton County
Southern Tier
- High Bridge Wind, Chenango County
- Prattsburgh Wind Farm, Steuben County
- Yellow Barn Solar, Tompkins County
Western New York
- Moraine Solar Energy Center, Allegany County
- South Ripley Solar, Chautauqua County
- York Run Solar, Chautauqua County
The payments under the contracted projects will only begin once projects are constructed and begin delivering renewable energy to New York after obtaining all required permits and approvals. Several projects have already commenced construction activities. All projects are expected to be operational by 2029.
Additionally, the State will continue to emphasize engagements with the projects’ host communities. NYSERDA offers resources and no-cost technical assistance to help local governments understand how to manage responsible clean energy development in their communities, including step-by-step instructions and tools to guide the coordination of new clean energy projects, permitting processes, property taxes, siting, zoning and more.
News item from NYSERDA
