CLIFTON - New York State plans to repurpose formerly mined land in St Lawrence County into one of the "largest solar projects" in the Adirondack Park The project will create about 100 construction jobs in support of New York's green economy. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) executed the land-lease agreement with Benson Mines, Inc., with
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 6:06 pm
STAR LAKE The former Benson Mines property outside of Star Lake is on track to be repurposed into a large-scale solar farm.
According to a press release from the governor’s office a lease-option agreement for the site has been approved.
Under this agreement, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will work closely with the host communities and through New York s Clean Energy Resources and Development Incentive Build-Ready Program to repurpose the formerly mined land.
The site will be one of the largest solar projects in the Adirondack Park and will create approximately 100 construction jobs in support of New York s green economy.
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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