New Energy Equity ("New Energy"), a national developer and financier of community and commercial solar projects, announced the financial close of a 6.8MW community solar farm in New York with CleanChoice Energy ("CleanChoice"), a  cleantech company that empowers people and businesses to access climate solutions. CleanChoice and New Energy entered into a joint development agreement in 2020; the first priority is a portfolio of solar projects  in western New York. The McCormick Community Solar Garden, located in the Village and Town of Andover, marks the first closing in this growing  portfolio. Construction on the project will begin in 2022. 

"CleanChoice has an excellent track record as a New York developer, as well as a leading subscription aggregator. New Energy Equity is thrilled to partner with them in developing this solar garden for the Village of Andover," said New Energy's President, Co-Founder, and CEO, Matt Hankey. "We look forward to having a long and successful relationship with CleanChoice and working together to bring great solar projects to New York communities."

The McCormick Community Solar Garden site is situated in a floodplain and requires special flood sensing technology to stow the panels horizontally in the event of a 100-year flood. The energy generated by the solar garden will provide local subscribers the opportunity to utilize clean solar energy while decreasing their energy costs.

"Community solar is critical to expanding access to clean energy--and we're thrilled to be working with New Energy Equity to deliver the benefits of solar to the community," said Tom Matzzie, CEO and Founder of CleanChoice Energy. "CleanChoice is dedicated to making the switch to clean easier for everyone. The McCormick Community Solar Garden is a great step towards that goal."

With a strong pipeline of solar projects, this project is the first of many to be developed throughout New York state through the New Energy and CleanChoice Energy partnership.

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CleanChoice Energy | https://cleanchoiceenergy.com