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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 Columbia County
Columbia County has a population of 60,470. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 14,104 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
New York has 567 solar plants in this category, and Claverack Creek Solar, near Hudson in Columbia County, ranks #532 of 567 by 2024 electricity produced. It began operating in 2024, so a full year of production data is still pending.
The site uses solar photovoltaic technology, which means panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity without burning anything. Its capacity is 5.0 MW, and a megawatt (MW) is a measure of how much power a plant can deliver at a given moment. National Grid carries its output to local customers.
Nearby places worth exploring
Hudson is a river city known for its antique shops and galleries. Olana State Historic Site and Taconic State Park are nearby, and the Berkshires lie just across the state line.
Local school district
Hudson City 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.
