WIND POWER IN NEW YORK
Bliss wind project
AES is repowering the existing 100.5 MW Bliss wind generation facility located in the Town of Eagle, Wyoming county, New York. The repowering of this project will allow for continued production of clean energy, as well as help diversify the state’s energy resources while delivering affordable and reliable energy to meet New York’s rapidly growing electricity demand.
100.5 MW wind power
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 19,000 homes annually
Located in Wyoming County, NY
Our clean energy commitment
AES' Bliss wind project is a planned repowering of an existing facility 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.
Reduces carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 116, 240 tons each year
Will create significant economic benefits for the local community
Local jobs expected to be created during construction
Project details
Operational since 2008, Bliss wind is a project to which AES is excited to bring new life.
- 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) agreements.
How 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
2021 – 2025
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2026 - 2028
In Development
Construction
2028
Operational
Operations
Project updates
Additional Information
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. Project studies and surveys conducted include:
- Bat Habitat Suitability Assessment
- Cultural Resources Study
- Raptor Nest Survey
- Wetland Delineation
- Meade’s Milkweed Survey
- Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
- Hydrology Study
- Soil Properties (or Geotechnical) Study
- Land Title Review and American Land Title Association (ALTA) Report
Local partnerships
As with all AES projects, we are committed to being a good neighbor, partnering with landowners, and investing in local communities. The project will support local businesses, including restaurants, food trucks, construction equipment, building materials, and lodging. The AES team also supports high-impact initiatives and programs in coordination with government, community, business, labor unions, and other stakeholders in the Adair County communities we serve.
AES proudly supports the following Adair County community partners:
Project visual simulations
Meet your AES team
Briggs Neal
Nathan Grosse
Dawit Kiflemariam
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’ 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 recieve notices
Join the Bliss 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 blisswind@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 Bliss 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. 12242Local library 1 address.
- Eagle Free Library: 3413 School St, Bliss, NY 14024.
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, Bliss 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 Bliss 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
Contact us
For inquiries or comments about Bliss Wind, please contact us using the information below.
Local Office Address: 3700 Route 78
Bliss, NY 14024