Project Expected to Power 64,000 Average-Sized Homes with Clean, Renewable Energy

ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today granted Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCNs) to an upstate solar array totaling 250- megawatts (MWs) or enough electricity for 64,000 averaged-sized homes. Granting of a CPCN allows construction of a project to commence.

“I am pleased to announce that the developer has satisfied the statutory requirements for the granting of this certificate to construct the facility,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “This important project demonstrates we are strengthening our commitment to improve grid reliability and build clean energy. This project joins the more than 30 projects that New York has approved over the last few years. This is a testament to New York’s commitment to sustainability, affordability, and resiliency.”

The Commission granted Fort Covington Solar, LLC a CPCN to construct and operate a 250-MW solar array in the Town of Fort Covington, Franklin County. That $505 million project is expected to contribute millions of dollars to the local economy and create more than 150 construction jobs. Fort Covington will also provide $1.25 million in electric utility bill credits to town residents over a 10-year period in addition to funding improvements to the Fort Covington Fire Department as well as Rainbow Park. It is expected to generate enough electricity to power 64,000 average-sized homes in New York State. Fort Covington received its siting permit from the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission on August 21, 2025.

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 decision may be obtained by going to the Commission Documents section of the Commission’s Web site at www.dps.ny.gov and enters Case Number 25-E-0603 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.