New York power

Generates renewable electricity from sunlight, supporting New York communities and producing enough electricity for about 770 homes for a year.*

Air quality & health in Livingston County

Livingston County has a population of 61,158. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 12,996 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

Among New York’s 567 solar plants in this category, Geneseo Solar ranks #105 by electricity produced in 2024. It sits on West Lake Road in Livingston County and began operating in 2021. It uses solar photovoltaic technology, which means panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity with no moving parts.

Last year it generated 7.7 gigawatt-hours, a unit for large amounts of electricity, which is about 770 homes’ worth of power. Its capacity is 5.0 MW, the most it can produce at a single moment, and it ran at 18 percent of that ceiling over the year, which is typical for solar since the sun sets and clouds drift by.

Environmental impact

Produces electricity without burning fuel, which avoids roughly 3,000 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 3,100,000 pounds of coal.*

Nearby places worth exploring

Geneseo is the home of SUNY Geneseo and sits close to Conesus Lake, a familiar spot for summer boating and lakeside strolls. A short drive away, Letchworth State Park follows the Genesee River through its dramatic gorge, a favorite for hiking and scenic overlooks.

Local school district

Livonia Central School District

Common questions

* 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.