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For Immediate Release: 6/12/2025 Rory M. Christian, Chair Contact: James Denn \| James.Denn@dps.ny.gov \| (518) 474-7080 http://www.dps.ny.gov http://twitter.com/NYSDPS 25070 /24-E-0676; 24-E-0641; 15-F-0122; 17-F-0282 June 12, 2025
PSC Moves 4 Major Solar and Wind Projects Forward
Projects Will Produce 1,000 MWs of Clean Energy, Enough to Power More Than 292,000 Average-Sized Homes Projects Will Spur $215+ Million in Local and Statewide Investment and Create More Than 625 Jobs ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today made decisions regarding four major renewable energy projects in New York State to help speed development of 1,000 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable power. Among today’s decisions, the Commission granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) authorizing ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC to build a 270-MW solar array, with a 20-MW battery storage component, located in Chautauqua County, as well as a CPCN for Prattsburgh Wind, a 147-MW wind project in Steuben County. “Today’s decisions are clear-cut examples of the state's continued commitment to supporting regional economic development and creating jobs while advancing the clean and renewable energy resources that we all need,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “We remain hard at work regarding the development of renewable energy facilities across the state.” The issuance of a CPCN is required for certain utilities and public service industries to operate or construct new facilities or expand existing ones. It ensures that new services and capital expenditures are in the public interest. Taken together, these projects will provide clean energy for more than 292,000 average-sized homes and create significant economic benefits for their communities and New York State totaling more than $215 million, along with more than 625 construction jobs. The projects are as follows: ConnectGen Solar: Commission granted a CPCN in connection with the 270-MW solar powered major renewable energy facility, with a 20-MW battery storage component, located in the Town of Ripley, Chautauqua County. This project will provide enough clean energy for 40,000 average-sized homes. Prattsburgh Wind: Commission granted a CPCN in connection with the 147-MW Prattsburgh Wind project, located in the towns of Avoca, Cohocton, Howard, Prattsburgh, and Wheeler, Steuben County. This project will provide enough clean energy for more than 57,000 average- sized homes. Baron Winds: Commission approved Baron Winds LLC's substation noise assessment proposal. The 242-MW project is being built in two phases. The first phase — which became commercially operational in early 2023 — is located in the towns of Cohocton, Dansville and Wayland in Steuben County. The second phase of the project is currently under construction in the Town of Fremont. This project will provide enough clean energy for more than 60,000 average-sized homes. Alle-Catt Wind: Commission granted Alle-Catt’s petition for relief finding the towns of Freedom and Yorkshire acted unreasonably or caused unreasonable delay in failing to execute decommissioning agreements with Alle-Catt. The 340-MW project is located in the towns of Cohocton, Dansville, Freedom, Wayland, and Yorkshire, Steuben County. This project will provide enough clean energy for 134,000 average-sized homes. New York State’s Climate Agenda New York State's climate agenda calls for an affordable and just transition to a clean energy economy that creates family-sustaining jobs, promotes economic growth through green investments, and directs a minimum of 35 percent of the benefits to disadvantaged communities. New York is advancing a suite of efforts to achieve an emissions-free economy by 2050, including in the energy, buildings, transportation, and waste sectors. Today’s decisions may be obtained by going to the Commission Documents section of the Commission’s Web site at www.dps.ny.gov and entering Case Numbers 24-E-0676 (ConnectGen); 24-E-0641 (Prattsburgh); 15-F-0122 (Baron Winds); and 17-F-0282 (Alle-Catt) in the input box labeled "Search for Case/Matter Number". Many libraries offer free Internet access. Commission documents may also be obtained from the Commission’s Files Office, 14th floor, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223 (518-474-2500). If you have difficulty understanding English, please call us at 1-800-342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this press release.

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PSC Moves 4 Major Solar and Wind Projects Forward