Overview
Kearsarge Johnstown 2 CSG is a 2 MW solar PV facility in New York, USA, owned by Kearsarge Johnstown 2 LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy goals under the Clean Energy Standard.
Kearsarge Johnstown 2 CSG is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in New York, United States. With a capacity of 2 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that operates as a community solar garden (CSG), allowing multiple subscribers to benefit from solar energy without installing panels on their own properties. The facility is owned by Kearsarge Johnstown 2 LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under New York's regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Energy Standard (CES) requiring 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) providing federal tax incentives for solar projects. As a community solar project, it benefits from net metering and virtual net metering policies that credit subscribers for their share of the electricity generated. The 2 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for solar PV, typical for community solar installations. Environmentally, the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. It also supports local grid resilience and provides access to renewable energy for residents who may not have suitable rooftops for solar panels. The project aligns with New York's goal of achieving a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040.
Environmental context
The facility is located in upstate New York, a region with a mix of agricultural and forested land. Solar PV installations like this one require land use that may impact local ecosystems, but community solar projects often utilize previously disturbed or marginal land. The facility contributes to reducing air pollution and carbon emissions, supporting New York's transition to a clean energy economy.
Frequently asked questions
Kearsarge Johnstown 2 CSG is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 43.064400, -74.360200.
The facility has a capacity of 2 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The facility is owned by Kearsarge Johnstown 2 LLC.
New York's Clean Energy Standard mandates 70% renewable electricity by 2030, and the state's community solar programs are supported by virtual net metering policies and the federal Inflation Reduction Act.
By generating solar electricity, the facility reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. It also enables local residents to access renewable energy without installing their own panels.