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New York power
Generates renewable electricity from sunlight, supporting New York communities and producing enough electricity for about 15,000 homes for a year.*
Air quality & health in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has a population of 49,368. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 10,138 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, High River Energy Center in Florida, Montgomery County, ranks #2 by the electricity it produced in 2024. It began operating in 2024 and uses solar photovoltaic technology, meaning panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity.
It has a capacity of 90.0 MW, which is the most power it can deliver at one moment. Over the year it generated 149.0 gigawatt-hours, enough to power about 15,000 homes. National Grid delivers power in this area, and the plant runs without burning anything.
One note: a gigawatt-hour is a billion watt-hours, a way of measuring a large amount of electricity over time.
Environmental impact
Produces electricity without burning fuel, which avoids roughly 57,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide a year compared with producing the same electricity from the national mix of power sources — about the same as keeping about 22,000 tons of waste out of a landfill.*
Nearby places worth exploring
Florida sits in the Mohawk Valley, a short drive from Amsterdam and the Mohawk River corridor, where the Erie Canal’s locks and towpath trails follow the valley. It’s a pleasant area for a walk or bike ride along the water.
Local school district
Amsterdam 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.
