Boralex Inc. announced it has entered into a Renewable Energy Standard Agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to procure Tier-1 RECs from each of its Fort Covington Solar Project and Two Rivers Solar Project, totaling 450 MW. The signing of these contracts marks a significant milestone in Boralex's contribution to renewable energy in New York and in the Company's development in this promising market. These contracts were awarded as part of NYSERDA's 2024 Renewable Energy Standard Competitive Solicitation for the purchase of New York Tier-1 Eligible Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
Each REC represents the environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour of electricity generated from an eligible renewable source such as solar energy. The two solar facilities will be located in Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties in upstate New York, with permit applications currently under review by the state Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission: The Fort Covington Solar Project (250 MW) is located in the Town of Fort Covington, Franklin County.
The Two Rivers Solar Project (200 MW) is located in the Towns of Brasher and Massena, St. Lawrence County.