Wind Development in New York

New York's wind energy development has grown exponentially in the last decade.  In 1999, New York had no wind energy generation.  By December 2008, however, 831 megawatts (MW) had been constructed.  Each MW is enough generation to power approximately 500 NYC apartments.*  That means that in 2008 enough wind generated electricity was produced in New York State to power over 300,000 NYC apartments!

New York has 15 wind farms that generate electricity, including the Fenner Wind Farm in Madison County and the Maple Ridge Wind Farm in Lewis County.  Nearly 463 MW are currently under construction.  New York ranks 15th on the list of states with the greatest wind energy potential and 9th on the list of states for wind-powered electricity generation.  Green power programs (like ConEdison Solutions' Green Power Program) increase the demand for new wind energy resources, driving new wind farm development.  Likewise, the introduction of the New York State renewable portfolio standard helps increase demand for new projects by requiring that 25% of the electricity generated within the state come from renewable sources by the year 2013.  Together, green power programs and the renewable portfolio standard will continue to encourage new wind energy projects in New York.  Visit www.AWEA.org for more information on wind energy in New York and the US.

Many of us are familiar with the phrase "support local business."  Now, ConEdison Solutions is happy to help you find local green-powered businesses!  The list below highlights a few local businesses that have chosen to join the ConEdison Solutions Green Power Program:

Chelsea Piers                100% Wind Powered         www.chelseapiers.com
The City Bakery             100% Wind Powered         www.thecitybakery.com

Barcade                        100% Wind Powered         www.barcadebrooklyn.com
Green Apple Cleaners    100% Wind Powered         www.greenapplecleaners.com

Comments

[Tess Barton]

Thanks very much for posting our information, Eva, it's great to spread the word about wind power in NY!

Residential and business customers can sign up for the ConEd Solutions wind power program by visiting www.NewWindEnergy.com/NYC or calling 1.888.320.8991.

All you need is a utility account number. Thanks again, great blog!