SOLAR POWER IN NEW YORK
Cayuga solar project
AES’ Cayuga solar project is a planned solar generation facility that will be located in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York. The Cayuga solar project will help diversify the state’s energy resources while delivering affordable and reliable energy to meet New York’s rapidly growing electricity demand.
60 MW planned capacity
Enough clean energy to power 18,000 homes
Located in Tompkins County, NY
Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Cayuga solar project is a planned facility under construction in 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.
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
83,350 metric tons
of CO2 eliminated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
$ millions in taxes
expected to be generated for local jurisdictions over project life
Local jobs created
during construction
Project details
- Sited on approximately 500 acres of privately owned land
- AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time
Clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term landowner income diversification
Job creation during construction and operation
Local economic stimulus during construction
Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
Expected project timeline
Project updates
Additional information
Safety & 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
AES’ Boone Hill project was studied extensively and carefully planned to have no negative impact on regulated habitats, threatened and endangered species or cultural and historical resources. AES is conducting ongoing consultations with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure the sanctity of land.
- Biological Studies – Complete
- Wetlands and waterbodies
- Habitat
- Sensitive species’ habitat
- CPW – Wildlife coordination – In Progress
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – Complete
- ALTA Survey – Completed
- SHPO – Cultural Resources memo – In Progress
- Geotechnical site investigation – Complete
- FEMA Flood Plain Analysis – Complete
Community Engagement
AES is dedicated to being a good neighbor in Pueblo County, fostering strong relationships with local partners and communities. We design our clean energy projects to deliver lasting benefits for landowners and boost economic opportunities without straining local infrastructure.
To maximize community impact, we collaborate with leaders across government, business, education, social services, and residents to support high-impact initiatives through financial contributions, volunteer efforts, and strategic partnerships.
- Member of Pueblo Chamber of Commerce
- Member of PEDCO
- Workforce Development Program created for Colorado residents for solar installation training and certification
- Donation to Boone VFW Post 8898 for community space renovations
- Colorado solar workforce program
Meet your AES team
Jack Donelan
Peggy Grant
Diana Boylan
Neely Kelly
Contact us
We appreciate your interest in AES’ Cayuga Solar Project. Please contact us using the information below.