New York Governor Casey Hochul announced today that 26 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects have been signed, which will provide over 2.5 gigawatts of clean energy upon completion, enough to power over 670000 households in New York State. These projects are expected to create over 1900 short-term jobs and bring in more than $6 billion in private investment, while consolidating New York State's commitment to developing local clean energy, enhancing grid resilience, and economic development.

New York is creating competitive opportunities for the clean energy industry, and without a shared commitment from private sector partners, we cannot achieve this, "Governor Hochul said. The development of renewable energy is the foundation of New York's plan to transition to a zero emission power system and will continue to maintain the momentum of green economy development

These contract awards are the result of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) 2024 Tier 1 Renewable Energy Standard tender. After completion, these projects will generate approximately 5000 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power over 670000 households and bring public health benefits by reducing exposure to harmful air pollutants; And will provide over $300 million in funding commitments to vulnerable communities defined by the Climate Justice Working Group through long-term payments to community welfare funds.

The contracted projects include:
capital region

Dolan Solar in Washington County
Hawthorne Solar Energy in Rensselaer County
Washington County Summers Solar
Shepherd's Run Solar Energy Project in Columbia County
Central New York State

Agricola Wind in Cayuga County
Homer Solar Center in Cortland County
finger lake

Highbanks Solar in Livingston County
Horseshoe Solar Center, Livingston County and Monroe County
Valcourt Bliss Wind Farm in Wyoming County
Mohawk Valley

Dorgeville Hydroelectric Company in Hekimo County
Montgomery County Flat Creek Solar
Montgomery County Mill Point Solar I
Skyline Solar， Oneida County
the North

Essex County ELP Ticonderoga Solar
Franklin County Covington Fort Solar Farm
Lewis County Lyons Falls Mill Power Plant
Jefferson County Tracy Solar Center
Shuanghe Solar Farm in St. Lawrence County
Clinton County Valcourt Altona Wind Farm
Clinton County Valcourt Clinton Wind Farm
Southern region

Morin Solar Center in Allegheny County
South Ripley Solar, Shotokua County
York Operations Solar Energy Company, Shotoqua County

In addition, New York State will continue to emphasize interaction with the community where the project is located. The New York State Energy Research and Development Agency (NYSERDA) provides resources and free technical assistance to help local governments understand how to manage responsible clean energy development in their communities, including providing step-by-step instructions and tools to guide coordination, licensing processes, property taxes, site selection, zoning planning, and other work for new clean energy projects.