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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 Cayuga County
Cayuga County has a population of 74,485. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 16,077 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
Out of 567 solar plants in New York, NSF Aurelius Site 2 in Auburn ranks #261 by 2024 electricity produced, putting it near the middle of the pack. It began operating in 2024, so a full year of output isn’t in yet.
The site uses solar photovoltaic technology, meaning panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity. Its capacity is 5.0 MW, a megawatt being a measure of the most power it can deliver at one moment. Owned by NSF Energy One LLC, it serves customers of NYSEG, the local utility.
Nearby places worth exploring
Auburn sits in the heart of the Finger Lakes, close to the shores of Owasco and Cayuga lakes. Fillmore Glen State Park, near Moravia, offers gorge trails for an easy day outdoors.
Local school district
Union Springs 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.
