Fort Edward Solar Project

awarded

A 100-megawatt solar project in Fort Edward approved by New York State. The project will generate about 100 megawatts of emissions-free electricity, enough to power roughly 25,600 homes, and is expected to be operational by 2030. It is projected to create about 120 construction jobs and a small number of permanent positions, while providing more than $14 million in community benefits through tax payments and agreements with local governments and schools. Residents could see about $500,000 in utility bill credits over the first decade of operation. The project includes measures to reduce impacts on farmland, wetlands, and wildlife habitat, and involves collaboration with Grassland Bird Trust for habitat conservation.