Schroeppel Solar | Project Benefits

Environmental Benefits

Progressing New York’s Renewable Energy Goals

Solar is a clean, renewable source of energy that can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions and lower our carbon footprint. This Project supports New York’s goal of generating 70% of the state’s energy by renewable sources by 2030. It will contribute to climate change mitigation by providing the utility clean energy for distribution and consequently reducing the need for other fossil fuel technology operation to meet energy demands. Unlike traditional fossil fuels such as coal and oil, solar energy does not contribute to air pollution or water pollution. Burning fossil fuels for energy releases particulates, mercury, arsenic, chromium, sulfur dioxide gas, and other compounds that can be harmful to human health.

The Project FAQs

Efficient

Schroeppel Solar is expected to generate approximately 8,720,000 kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, equivalent to the annual electricity use of approximately 1,200 average homes.

Quiet

In addition, solar facilities are very quiet, and the panels are low to the ground and do not pose a danger to birds, bats, or other wildlife.

ReLiable

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems can generate power anywhere the sun shines. This video from the U.S. Department of Energy shows how a PV panel converts the energy of the sun into renewable electricity to power homes and businesses.

ECONOMIC BENEFITS

Revenues, Consumer Savings, and Jobs

Tax Revenue

The Schroeppel Solar project will provide local revenue through a Host Community Agreement (HCA). The payment amount and terms have not yet been provided.

Cost Savings for Community Solar Subscribers

Eligible residents can subscribe to community solar and receive credits on their electric bills for a share of the clean energy produced. Renters and co-op or condo owners may also participate. Community solar subscribers can benefit from discounts on those credits that reduce their electricity costs. Subscription availability and eligibility for Schroeppel Solar will depend on the program’s final terms.

Job Creation

The Schroeppel Solar Project will open opportunities for construction jobs, as well as for long-term employment or services throughout the operation and maintenance phase.

Electrical Grid Benefits

Clean Contributions to Community Power

The Schroeppel Solar project will supply clean electricity to the local grid in National Grid’s service area. The associated substation is Bristol Hill–Phoenix.

As a “Distributed Generation” solar project, the energy from the Project will be injected into the grid close to the consumers rather than being transported for long distances through transmission lines. As a result, significant transmission costs are saved, which positively impacts all local customers, not only those who participate in the community solar program.

Project BenEfits

Progressing New York’s Renewable Energy Goals

Revenues, Consumer Savings, and Jobs

About Community Solar

Clean Contributions to Community Power