Catalyze has completed four community solar projects in central and western New York, developed in partnership with CS Energy.
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The four projects — located in Pavilion, Phelps, Fonda, and Fabius — total 27 MW. The installations were supported by New York State programs, including the Inclusive Community Solar Adder and the Community Adder, which help ensure reliable energy access to low-to-moderate income (LMI) subscribers and disadvantaged communities.
Construction access and laydown areas were carefully managed so that farmland could return to its pre-existing condition, allowing landowners to continue farming outside the solar arrays.
“We’re proud to be a part of the extraordinary progress New York state has made in accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Our work with CS Energy shows what’s possible when states, developers, and communities align,” said Andrew D’Amico, Chief Operating Officer at Catalyze. “This milestone is about more than megawatts, it’s about taking action. We are seeing businesses move fast to lock in the long-term benefits and cost advantages of solar power while federal tax credits are still in place, with states offering incentives designed to expand access.”
Michael Garofalo, Vice President of Operations at CS Energy, added: “Community solar has become one of the most effective tools for delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power. We’re thankful to have collaborated with Catalyze on building these installations that will provide significant energy for businesses and households across New York at a time when electricity demands continue to grow.”
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