Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that contracts have been executed for 26 renewable energy projects across New York state, totalling more than 2500MW of capacity.
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.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen Harris said: “As New York transitions to a clean energy economy, we celebrate these 26 projects and the significant energy they will provide.
“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.”
The majority of the projects are solar, of which there are more than 15, followed by onshore wind and a hydropower project.
They include for solar projects in the state’s Capital Region, a wind and a solar project in Central New York, two solar and a wind project in Finger Lakes, one hydro and three solar projects in Mohawk Valley, four solar projects and two wind projects in North Country, two wind and a solar project in Southern Tier and three solar projects in Western New York.
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.
New York State Department of Public Service CEO Rory Christian said: “We applaud Governor Hochul’s commitment to move New York State toward a clean energy economy.
“The projects being announced today will spur the creation of clean energy jobs as well as encouraging economic development opportunities in New York State.”