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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 Allegany County
Allegany County has a population of 46,651. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 9,751 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 Independence Road, in Allegany County, ranks #562 of 567 by 2024 electricity produced. It began operating in 2024, so a full year of output data isn’t in yet.
The site uses solar photovoltaic technology, meaning panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity with no fuel burned. Its listed capacity is 5.0 MW, a megawatt (MW) being a measure of the most power a plant can deliver at once. National Grid carries its power to local customers.
Nearby places worth exploring
Independence sits in Allegany County, a short drive from the college village of Alfred, home to Alfred University and Alfred State College. The Genesee River valley and Rushford Lake draw visitors from across the county.
Local school district
Wellsville 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.
