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New York power
Generates renewable electricity from sunlight, supporting New York communities and producing enough electricity for about 330 homes for a year.*
Air quality & health in Ulster County
Ulster County has a population of 182,333. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 39,586 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 Reisender Solar in Ellenville ranks #317 of 567 by 2024 electricity produced. It began operating in 2019 and uses solar photovoltaic technology, meaning panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity. Its capacity is 2.0 MW, a megawatt being a measure of the most power it can deliver at one moment.
In 2024 it produced 3.3 gigawatt-hours, a gigawatt-hour being a large unit for counting electricity over time, enough to power about 330 homes. Sunlight is carbon-free, and the plant runs without burning anything. It is owned by Generate Capital and connects to the Central Hudson grid.
Environmental impact
Produces electricity without burning fuel, which avoids roughly 1,300 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 500 tons of waste out of a landfill.*
Nearby places worth exploring
Ellenville sits at the edge of the Shawangunk Mountains in Ulster County. Nearby, New Paltz is home to SUNY New Paltz, with Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park close by for hiking. Kingston’s waterfront and the town of Woodstock are also well-known county landmarks.
Local school district
Ellenville 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.
