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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 Saratoga County
Saratoga County has a population of 238,711. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 51,023 cases in the county.
The county received a grade of B for ozone pollution. No particle pollution grade is available.
Federal monitoring recorded 233 days of good air quality and 10 moderate days in the county over the most recent year, with 0 days rated unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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
Randall Road Solar I is one of 567 solar plants in New York, and it ranks #469 of 567 by 2024 electricity produced. It sits on Randall Road in Ballston Spa, in Saratoga County, and began operating in 2024, so a full year of data is still pending.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic technology, which means panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity without burning anything. Its capacity is 3.4 MW, a megawatt being a measure of the most power it can deliver at one moment; that is enough for about 200 homes. National Grid carries its power to customers.
Nearby places worth exploring
Ballston Spa sits close to Saratoga Springs, home to the Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and Saratoga Spa State Park. Saratoga Lake is just outside the city, a popular spot for boating and relaxing by the water.
Local school district
Ballston Spa 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.
