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New York power
Generates renewable electricity from sunlight, supporting New York communities and producing enough electricity for about 280 homes for a year.*
Air quality & health in Chemung County
Chemung County has a population of 81,325. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 17,149 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 the Breesport Road Community Solar Farm in Baldwin, Chemung County, ranks #395 of 567 by 2024 electricity produced. It began operating in 2019 and is owned by Altus Power America Management, LLC.
Its solar photovoltaic panels (flat panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity) have a capacity of 2.0 MW, the most power the plant can send out at one moment. In 2024 it produced 2.8 gigawatt-hours, a unit of electricity over time, which is enough for about 280 homes. Sunlight is carbon-free, though output follows the weather and the seasons.
Environmental impact
Produces electricity without burning fuel, which avoids roughly 1,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide a year compared with producing the same electricity from the national mix of power sources — about the same as not burning about 1,100,000 pounds of coal.*
Nearby places worth exploring
Baldwin sits in the Chemung River valley, a short drive from Elmira, home to Elmira College. Harris Hill and the National Soaring Museum overlook the valley, a pleasant stop for anyone curious about gliders and the views.
Local school district
Elmira 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.
