New York power

Generates renewable electricity from sunlight, supporting New York communities and producing enough electricity for about 290 homes for a year.*

Air quality & health in Washington County

Washington County has a population of 60,047. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 13,152 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

Of the 567 solar plants in New York, Gore Mountain Solar II ranks #372 by electricity produced in 2024. It sits in Whitehall, Washington County, and has been operating since 2016. It uses solar photovoltaic technology, which means panels turn sunlight directly into electricity.

In 2024 it produced 2.9 gigawatt-hours, a unit of energy equal to a million kilowatt-hours, which is about 290 homes’ worth of electricity for a year. Its capacity is 2.0 MW, or megawatts, the most power it can send out at any one moment. National Grid delivers electricity in this area.

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 taking about 240 cars off the road for a year.*

Nearby places worth exploring

Whitehall sits in rolling farm country along the Vermont border. The Batten Kill river and the eastern shore of Lake George are both within reach of Washington County, making the area a draw for anglers, paddlers, and weekend visitors.

Local school district

Whitehall 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.