SOLAR POWER IN NEW YORK
Tracy solar project
AES’ Tracy solar project is a 119 MW planned solar facility in Jefferson County, New York. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
119 MW solar planned capacity
Located in Jefferson County, NY
Project updates
Project Details
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Sited on approximately 760 acres of privately owned land.
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AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility.
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The facility's decommissioning plan outlines the methods that will ensure land will return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land use policies at the time.
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All permitting documents can be located on the Project’s DMM page
Article VIII Permit Application Process
ORES and RAPID Act
Effective April 20, 2024, the Renewable Action through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act (L 2024, ch 58, part O) repealed Executive Law § 94-c and enacted a new Public Service Law article VIII entitled “Siting of Renewable Energy and Electric Transmission” (Article VIII). The RAPID Act consolidates the environmental review, permitting, and siting of major renewable energy facilities and major electric transmission facilities under the purview of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (Office or ORES).
The RAPID Act also transferred ORES’ regulations at 19 NYCRR part 900 (Part 900) to 16 NYCRR chapter XI, and continued Part 900 in full force and effect subject to conforming changes, such as the substitution of numbering, names, titles, citations, and other non-substantive changes to be filed with the Secretary of State. Effective July 17, 2024, the conforming changes were filed with the Secretary of State as a new 16 NYCRR part 1100 (Part 1100).
The text of the new Part 1100 currently in effect may be accessed at ORES Regulatory Documents.
Article VIII Permitting Timeline
How to receive project notices?
Joining the Tracy Solar Stakeholder List enables you to receive mailings of the Article VIII required notices. You can join this list the following ways:
Filling out the 'Contact Us’ webform at the bottom of this page or
Call: 866 757 7697
Email: tracysolar@aes.com
Requesting Party Status
Article VIII Permit Application Examination
- To learn more about the Article VIII permitting process, please visit the Office of Renewable Energy Siting website at https://dps.ny.gov/ores.
- The final Article VIII regulations are available at Chapter XI, Title 16 of NYCRR Part 1100 (Subparts 1100-1 - 1100-15)
- Resources related to the PSC Document Matter Master system, local agency account funds, and regulatory documents can be viewed on the ORES website at https://ores.ny.gov/resources
- Information on the Article VIII permit applications currently under review and those which have been deemed complete, can be found at https://ores.ny.gov/permit-applications
How to examine the Tracy Solar Permit Application
The application can be examined during normal business hours at the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission:
Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) c/o: OGS Mailroom c/o OGS Mailroom Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, 12223-1350
Our clean energy commitment
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
Economic and environmental benefits
The project is expected to generate substantial economic and environmental benefits for local communities and the region.
119 MW
Carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
150+ Jobs
Expected to be created during peak construction.
Expected project timeline
Visual Simulations
Clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term tax revenue to local communities and school districts
Job creation during construction and operation
Local economic stimulus during construction
Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
Partnering with communities for the future of clean energy
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
Local partnerships:
Clayton Rotary
If you know of an organization in your community that could benefit from AES' support, please reach out to us at nystakeholderrelations@aes.com
Resources and additional information
Safety and sustainability best practices
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle to build a more resilient future.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed, including but not limited to:
- Wetland and Waterbody Delineation
- Cultural Resource Surveys
- Winter Raptor Survey
- Breeding Bird Survey
- Geotechnical Survey
- Hydrology Study
Contact us
We appreciate your interest in AES’ Tracy Solar Project.
Have a question or comment for AES about our work in your community? Give us a call or contact us via the project email address below. We will return your call as soon as possible.