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New York power
Generates renewable electricity from sunlight, supporting New York communities and producing enough electricity for about 160 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
Ulster County Solar is one of 567 solar plants in New York, and it ranks #500 of 567 by 2024 electricity produced. It sits on Frank Sottile Blvd in Kingston and has been running since 2018. It uses solar photovoltaic technology, meaning panels that turn sunlight directly into electricity.
In 2024 it produced 1.6 gigawatt-hours, a unit of electricity, which is about 160 homes’ worth of yearly use. Its capacity is 1.4 MW, a megawatt being the most power it can deliver at one moment. Ulster Solar LLC owns it, and it connects to Central Hudson’s local grid.
Environmental impact
Produces electricity without burning fuel, which avoids roughly 600 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 230 tons of waste out of a landfill.*
Nearby places worth exploring
Kingston’s waterfront on the Hudson River is a pleasant place for a stroll, and the town of Woodstock is a short drive away. Farther south, New Paltz is home to SUNY New Paltz. Nearby, the Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park offer hiking in the Shawangunk Mountains.
Local school district
Kingston 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.
