CleanChoice Energy Doubles Generation Capacity in Mid-Atlantic Region with Acquisition of Two New York State Solar Projects

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CleanChoice Energy, the first 100% green company in the U.S. to provide 'farm-to-table' renewable energy, has announced the acquisition of two solar projects in New York State, located in Washington and Rensselaer Counties. These projects will generate a combined 54.2 MW of clean electricity, effectively doubling CleanChoice's generation capacity in the Mid-Atlantic region. The acquisition marks a significant expansion of CleanChoice's generation portfolio and represents a major step in the company's long-term strategy to own and operate solar farms that give communities a direct connection to locally-generated solar.

Key Takeaways:

  • CleanChoice Energy has acquired two solar projects in New York State, located in Washington and Rensselaer Counties, with a combined generation capacity of 54.2 MW.
  • The acquisition will effectively double CleanChoice's generation capacity in the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • The projects were selected by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of its latest round of large-scale renewable energy contract awards.
  • Construction of both solar projects is expected to begin during Fall 2025, with a planned interconnection date of Q4 2026.
  • The 133-acre Dolan project and 117-acre Hawthorn project will each have a capacity of 27.1 MW and will interconnect to National Grid.
  • The acquisition reinforces CleanChoice's commitment to sustainability, with features that support the local ecosystem and investment in the local community, including $70,000 donated to the Hoosick Fire District in Rensselaer County.
  • CleanChoice Energy is acquiring the projects from CS Energy, who originated and developed the projects for the past five years.

Statistics:

  • The two solar projects will generate a combined 54.2 MW of clean electricity.
  • The projects were selected by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of its latest round of large-scale renewable energy contract awards.
  • The 133-acre Dolan project and 117-acre Hawthorn project will each have a capacity of 27.1 MW.
  • Construction of both solar projects is expected to begin during Fall 2025, with a planned interconnection date of Q4 2026.

Sources:

  • GlobeNewswire - WASHINGTON, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
  • CleanChoice Energy - "CleanChoice Energy Doubles Generation Capacity in Mid-Atlantic Region with Acquisition of Two New York State Solar Projects"