WIND POWER IN NEW YORK
Chateaugay wind project
The Chateaugay Wind project is a proposed 116.5MW wind park in the Town of Chateaugay in Franklin County, New York planned to be repowered by AES. This project will reduce carbon offsets by 123,000 tons each year and will have enough electricity to power 21,000 homes on average each year.
116.5 MW Expected wind power
Enough clean energy to power equivalent of 49,000 homes annually
Located in Franklin County, NY
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.
112k
tons of carbon dioxide emissions reduced each year
81k+
contributed through stakeholders as part of AES’ Social Impact Program
30 years
Extended life of project since AES took over
Project detail
Operational since 2008, Chateaugay Wind is a project to which AES is excited to bring new life. The repowered facility will have an increased energy generation capacity of 106.5 MW of renewable electricity.
- The repowering of the wind park will incorporate significant component and control systems replacement with design improvements, resulting in greater energy production and improved energy reliability and availability.
- Repowering will ensure continued, significant economic benefits to the local community via HCA (Host Community Agreements) and PILOT (Payments in Lieu of Taxes).
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ACP Wind Property Values Fact Sheet
ACP Wind Turbine Disposal Fact Sheet
Clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
Project will increase patronage to local businesses and services through an expanded workforce
Low-cost supply of clean energy at a long-term fixed cost over the project lifetime
Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
Expected project timeline
2021 – 2025
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2025 - 2028
In Development
Construction
2028
Operational
Operations
Project updates
Sustainability Resources
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, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.
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
- Habitat Assessment
- Marsh bird survey
- Breeding Bird survey
- Rare Plant survey
- Winter raptor survey
- Hydrology study
- Wildlife Site Characterizatio
Local partnerships
Since 2021, AES has collaborated with stakeholders in Franklin County through our dedicated Social Impact Program. With contributions exceeding $94,000 through the Brookside project and a total of more than $176,000 in the county, we focus on increasing access to safe, efficient, and affordable energy and basic services, fostering inclusive economic growth and education, enhancing community resilience, and promoting environmental sustainability.
- Chateaugay Memorial Library: Supported the purchase of new technology.
- Chateaugay Revitalization Committee: Supported the Winter of Wizards Concert, a Chateaugay Central School Music Program fundraiser.
- Franklin Essex Hamilton BOCES: Helped with the purchase of new solar panels with batteries.
AES is a proud member and partner of North Country Chamber of Commerce.
Making a Difference in Franklin County: AES’ Social Impact Program
With contributions exceeding $130,000.00, since 2021, AES' focus on increasing access to safe, efficient, and affordable energy and basic services, fostering inclusive economic growth and education, enhancing community resilience, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Partnering for Inclusive Economic Growth and Education
Chateaugay Revitalization Committee
Our contributions supported the 2023 Wizards of Winter Concert, enhancing the community's cultural vibrancy
Chateaugay Rotary
Our donation supported local initiatives focused on increasing economic growth and educational opportunities.
Chateaugay Central School
Our support for the school's winter sports program and the purchase of new instruments for the high school band supported students' enrichment.
Franklin Essex Hamilton BOCES
We funded the installation of solar panels with batteries at the North Franklin Educational Center, enhancing their solar instructional program.
Increasing Access to Safe, Efficient, and Affordable Energy and Basic Services
Burke Volunteer Fire Department
Our donation and partnership helped purchase 3 turnout gear suits for firefighters, enhancing the safety and efficiency of local emergency services.
Partnering for Community Resilience
Burke Foothills EMS Center
We facilitated the purchase of a Promethean Smart Board for the training center, improving the quality of emergency medical training and community preparedness.
Partnering for the Environment
Wilder Farm
Our donation purchased and supported the installation of geothermal heat pumps, promoting sustainable energy solutions and environmental stewardship.
Through these initiatives, AES is proud to contribute to the well-being and prosperity of Franklin County. If you know of an organization in your community that could benefit from AES' support, please reach out to us at nystakeholderrelations@aes.com
Article VIII permit application process
ORES and the 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’s 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 notices
Join the Chateaugay Wind stakeholder list.
Joining the Stakeholder List enables you to receive mailings of the Article VIII required notices.
You can join this list by:
- Fill out the 'Contact Us’ webform at the bottom of this page.
- Call 866-757-7697.
- Emailing Chateaugaywind@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://ores.ny.gov/.
- 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 Chateaugay Wind VIII Permit Application
The application, once filed, can be examined during normal business hours at the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission, as well as at the local libraries served in accordance with section 1100-1.6(a)(6) of this Part.
The addresses of these locations are:
- Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) c/o: OGS Mailroom Empire State Plaza 240 State Street P-1 South, J Dock Albany, N.Y.
- Chateaugay Memorial Library: 4 John St, Chateaugay, NY 1292
Availability of Local Agency Account (Intervenor) Funds
Intervenor funding is money that Applicants make available to qualified, locally affected parties and municipalities to offset certain expenses they incur in participating in the state permitting process. These funds are meant to encourage early and effective public involvement in project development and permitting.
- With the filing of its Article VIII permit application, Chateaugay Wind will submit the required local agency account fee. These funds can be sought by local community intervenors and host towns. 75% of funds are reserved for municipalities.
- Any local agency or potential community intervenor seeking funding must submit a request for initial funding within 30 days of the date of application filing.
- Additional details regarding requests for local agency account funding will be provided once the Chateaugay Wind Article VIII has been submitted to ORES.
Requests for local agency account funds can be made via:
- The ORES Request for Local Agency Account Funding form available in the Resources section of the ORES website
- Or by email to general@ores.ny.gov
- Or by mail to Attention: Request for Local Agency Account Funding Office of Renewable Energy Siting Empire State Plaza 240 State Street P-1 South, J Dock Albany, NY 12242
If you have questions regarding the intervenor process, please contact the ORES office.
Contact ORES
To submit any questions or comments regarding the Article VIII permitting process, reach out to ORES by phone, email or written letter.
- Phone: (518) 473-4590
- Email: general@ores.ny.gov
- Mailing information (letters and envelopes):
Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES)
c/o OGS Mailroom Empire State Plaza
240 State Street P-1 South, J Dock
Albany, NY 12242 - ORES Public Information Officer
◦ Jonathan Forward (DPS)
◦ Jonathan.forward@dps.ny.gov
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