WIND POWER IN NEW YORK
Clinton wind project
The Clinton Wind project is a a proposed 110.5MW wind park in the Town of Clinton in Clinton County, New York planned to be repowered by AES. This project will reduce carbon offsets by 116,000 tons each year and will have enough electricity to power 20,000 homes on average each year.
110.5 MW planned capacity
Enough expected clean energy to power the equivalent of 50,000 homes
Located in Clinton 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.
116k
tons of carbon dioxide emissions reduced each year
$ Millions
Provides local tax revenue to the community and county
30 years
Extended life of project since AES took over
Project details
Operational since 2008, Clinton Wind is a project to which AES is excited to bring new life. The repowered facility will have an increased energy generation capacity of 110.5 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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Clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term landowner income diversification
Local economic stimulation through job creation and tax revenue
Carbon-free, locally produced clean energy
Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
Contributions to community organizations and local non-profits
Making a difference in Clinton County: AES’ Social Impact Program
With contributions exceeding $120,000 since 2022, AES focuses 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 Community Resilience
The Ellenburg Center Fire Department
Supported vital capital improvements and renovations. These enhancements aim to create a designated room for EMS service usage, ensuring that community health and safety services are robust and resilient, ready to respond effectively to emergencies.
Partnering for Access to Basic Services
Altona Fire Department
We provided funding for the acquisition of a new fire truck. This new addition to the department’s fleet ensures that the community has access to reliable and efficient emergency response services.
Churubusco Fire Department
A grant was allocated to purchase 2 self-contained breathing apparatuses, complete with thermal imaging facepieces and spare bottles. This advanced equipment is critical for the safety and effectiveness of the firefighters, allowing them to operate more efficiently and safely in emergency situations.
Partnering for Inclusive Economic Growth and Education
North Adirondacks CSD
AES donated to the NACSD to implement branding on their school campus. This initiative aims to increase school visibility and pride, fostering a sense of community and enhancing the educational environment.
These initiatives in Clinton County are part of AES’ broader mission to create positive social impact through strategic partnerships and investments. We proudly support our host communities by enhancing emergency services, promoting health and safety, supporting education, and increasing access to basic services.
If you know of an organization in your community that could benefit from AES' support, please reach out at nystakeholderrelations@aes.com
Expected project timeline
2021 – 2024
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2026 - 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 Characterization
Local partnerships
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
- Churubusco Fire Department: Supported the purchase of a new fire truck for 2026.
- North Adirondacks CSD: Supported the implementation of new branding on their school campus that will increase school visibility and pride .
- AES is a proud member and partner of North Country Chamber of Commerce
Project visual simulations
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 Clinton 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 Clintonwind@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 Clinton 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, Clinton 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
- ORES Public Information Officer
◦ Jonathan Forward (DPS)
◦ Jonathan.forward@dps.ny.gov
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