Why a Solar Facility in Greene County?
Because we all want cleaner air 
- Solar energy can displace fossil-fueled power, avoiding their harmful emissions. New York State currently gets only 28% of its electricity from clean, renewable resources like solar, wind and hydro-power.
- Similar solar and wind projects are being proposed throughout the State.
State policy requires more renewable power
- New York's Clean Energy Standard mandates that 50% of New York's electricity come from renewable energy sources - such as solar power - by 2030.
- The State Energy Plan calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030.
Local economic benefits
- Added revenue for school, town and county
- New funds for library, ambulance and fire companies
- Construction and operations jobs
- Stabilized long-term electricity prices
Boost electric system reliability
- Located at a vital section of the electric grid in Hudson Valley (New Scotland to Pleasant Valley corridor)
