“New York Governor Andrew M Cuomo (pictured) has announced a lease-option agreement for the first build-ready solar site in the State.
Under this agreement, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will repurpose the formerly mined land in St. Lawrence County into a 20MW solar project in the Adirondack Park.
The Benson Mines Solar project will be built on the remnants of Benson’s former iron ore mining operation spanning approximately 130 acres.
Once completed, the project will provide enough renewable energy to power more than 4,500 homes.
The project is expected to create approximately 100 construction jobs in support of New York’s green economy.
The agreement reflects the goals of New York’s new siting law and accelerates progress toward Governor Cuomo’s goal for 70% of the state’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.”
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renews biz 28 April 2021.