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New York power
Recently began operating (2024) and has not yet reported a full year of generation. Its first complete year of data will appear in the next annual release.
Air quality & health in Schenectady County
Schenectady County has a population of 159,902. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 32,463 cases in the county.
No ozone or particle pollution grades are available for this county in the most recent report. The figures above describe how many residents live with conditions sensitive to air quality — not measured pollution levels.
Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to certain health conditions, particularly for children and older adults. Where electricity comes from affects how much combustion pollution is produced on the grid.
These figures describe the county as a whole and are not specific to this facility. Sources: American Lung Association – State of the Air (New York); U.S. EPA Air Quality Index.
The story behind this New York renewable energy facility
Princetown Solar 1 is one of 567 solar plants in New York, and it ranks #551 of 567 by 2024 electricity produced. It sits on Kelley Station Road in Duanesburg, owned by AES Clean Energy, and began operating in 2024.
Because it only recently came online, a full year of output data is still pending. It uses solar photovoltaic technology, meaning panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity with no fuel burned. Its rated capacity is 5.0 MW, a megawatt being the most power a plant can deliver at one moment, and its site is served by National Grid.
Nearby places worth exploring
Duanesburg sits in Schenectady County, not far from the city of Schenectady, home to Union College and Proctors Theatre. The area also lies along the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal corridor, a familiar stretch of the Capital Region.
Local school district
Schalmont Central School District
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* Homes-powered and emissions comparisons are annual estimates based on national averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. “Homes powered” describes a quantity of electricity, not direct service to specific households. How we calculate this.
