FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PureSky Energy Announces the Operational Launch of DeKalb NY Solar III Community Solar Farm in Richville, NY
Richville, NY – May 15, 2024 – PureSky Energy, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, is excited announce the operational launch of a new community solar farm project in Richville, NY, marking PureSky's 15th site in the state of New York.
ASA DeKalb NY Solar III
Location: Richville, NY
Size: 3,994 kW DC
Solar Panels: 10,374 high-efficiency units
Estimated Annual Generation: 4,860,698 kWh
Estimated Homes Powered Annually: 671
Estimated Annual Co2 Reduction: 7,594,244 lbs. (Equivalent to removing 766 cars off the road)
Estimated 30-Year Customer Savings: $1,775,097
"We are thrilled to announce that our newest community solar farm, Dekalb NY Solar III in Richville, NY, is now fully operational. This milestone represents a significant achievement in our commitment and dedication to creating a cleaner, greener future for generations to come," said Nicholas Topping, Vice President of Community Solar at PureSky Energy.
The solar farm will provide energy cost savings in the form of discounted utility bill credits to subscribers located within the utility territory. These savings are made possible by the long-term support of the project’s anchor subscriber, YMCA Buffalo Niagara, whose four branch locations will receive energy credits and enable Community Solar access to hundreds of Upstate New York residents and small businesses.
With shared enthusiasm on how the project supports sustainability goals and community engagement, Matthew J. Shriver, Senior Vice President - Finance of YMCA Buffalo Niagara said, “The YMCA is delighted to be a part of this community solar project, not only to support the transition to clean, renewable energy, but to generate savings that can be used to further our mission promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.”
The Dekalb NY Solar III farm exemplifies economic and environmental progress, underscoring PureSky Energy’s dedication to forging a sustainable future. The facility not only demonstrates PureSky’s resolve in pursuing innovation and sustainability, but also provides significant social and economic growth through local jobs and tax generation. For more information about the DeKalb Solar Farms or PureSky Energy's initiatives, please visit PureSky Energy's website: ASA DeKalb NY Solar III (pureskyenergy.com) and the YMCA Buffalo Niagara website.
PureSky is committed to the Upstate New York market and has additional anchor capacity available for upcoming community solar projects. Corporations, municipalities, organizations, and institutions interested in learning more about becoming project anchors should contact customercare@pureskyenergy.com.
About PureSky Energy:
PureSky Energy is a leading developer, owner, and operator of US community solar, C&I and storage projects with headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Since entering the US market in 2016, the company has rapidly expanded its scale and currently operates a portfolio with generation capacity of approximately 233MW across 44 sites or under-construction projects expected to be completed in the short term. The company has a large pipeline of solar and battery storage projects across existing and new US markets, placing the platform in a primary position within the distributed generation market. The company’s mission is to make clean energy accessible and affordable to local communities across the United States, while shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come.
Website: www.pureskyenergy.com
Host A Solar Farm: https://www.pureskyenergy.com/community-host
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/puresky-energy
For media inquiries, please contact:
Tiffany Waugh, Marketing Communications Manager: tiffany.waugh@pureskyenergy.com - (720) 465-0702