New York power

Generates renewable electricity from wind, supporting New York communities and producing enough electricity for about 19,000 homes for a year.*

Air quality & health in Lewis County

Lewis County has a population of 26,548. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 5,612 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 33 wind plants in New York, Roaring Brook in Lowville ranks #16 by 2024 electricity produced, placing it right in the middle of the pack. It began operating in 2021, and it’s owned by Avangrid Power LLC.

In 2024 it generated 188.6 gigawatt-hours, which is enough electricity for about 19,000 homes. A gigawatt-hour is simply a very large unit for counting electricity over time. The plant’s capacity is 79.7 MW, and a megawatt (MW) is a measure of the most power it could produce at any one moment. Wind turbines make electricity without burning fuel, so the plant produces power from moving air.

Environmental impact

Produces electricity without burning fuel, which avoids roughly 73,000 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 75,000,000 pounds of coal.*

Nearby places worth exploring

Lowville sits in Lewis County, near the Tug Hill Plateau, with the Black River running through the county. Whetstone Gulf State Park is a short trip away and features a deep gorge with trails along its rim.

Local school district

Lowville Academy and 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.