Three local projects were included in the 23 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects for which contracts have been executed.
Baron Winds II and Canisteo Wind Energy Center projects are both in Steuben County, and the third is the Trelina Solar Energy Center in Seneca County. The governor said the 23 energy projects will provide enough clean energy to power more than 700,000 homes throughout the state.
According to the Governor’s office, the 23 projects are expected to create more than 2,500 near-term, family-sustaining jobs and generate more than $4.7 billion in private investment while reinforcing the State’s commitment to the development of clean energy, grid resiliency, and economic development.
“New York continues to foster competitive opportunities for the clean energy industry to thrive,” Governor Hochul said. “We are delivering on our commitment to make New York more prosperous by harnessing the benefits of a growing clean energy economy, increasing family-sustaining jobs, and spurring private investment within communities across the State while remaining focused on keeping energy affordable for all New Yorkers.”
The contracted awards are the result of the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) 2023 Tier 1 Renewable Energy Standard solicitation. The projects are expected to reduce CO2 equivalent emissions by 2.3 million metric tons annually, the equivalent of removing nearly 350,000 cars from the road; provide public health benefits resulting from reduced exposure to harmful pollutants; and provide more than $249 million in commitments to disadvantaged communities from community benefit funds.
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, and all projects are expected to be operational by 2028.
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