PureSky Energy Launches Two New 100% LMI-Focused Community Solar Projects in Upstate New York

PureSky Energy (“PureSky”) is proud to announce that two new community solar farms—Tamarac Solar in Troy, NY, and Green Dale Solar in Schodack, NY—are now fully operational and delivering clean, affordable energy exclusively to Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) households. Both projects are enrolled in New York State’s Expanded Solar for All (ESFA) program, which guarantees that the benefits of renewable energy flow directly to the communities that need them most.

Together, Tamarac and Green Dale total more than 14 MWdc of solar capacity, generating enough clean electricity to power nearly 2,900 homes while avoiding an estimated 29 million pounds of CO₂ emissions each year. By enrolling the projects entirely under ESFA, PureSky ensures immediate savings for thousands of income-qualified households, helping advance both energy equity and New York’s ambitious clean energy goals.

“These projects are a powerful example of how community solar can make the clean energy transition more inclusive,” said Nicholas Topping, Vice President of Community Solar at PureSky Energy. “With Tamarac and Green Dale, we’re continuing to expand access to guaranteed energy savings for income-eligible families, while building on the momentum of earlier successes like our Clover Meadow project in Claverack.”

The solar farms were developed in partnership with Eden Renewables, based in Troy, NY, reflecting the companies’ shared commitment to creating projects that are rooted in local communities and designed to maximize social and environmental benefits.

“We’re especially excited to see Tamarac and Green Dale come online here in the Capital Region,” said Giovanni Maruca, Chief Development Officer at Eden Renewables. “These projects demonstrate the value of strong partnerships and show how solar can deliver lasting savings and resilience for households that need it most.”

Project Highlights

• Tamarac Solar (Troy, NY) – 7.3 MWdc | 13,338 solar panels | 10.3M kWh annually | Powers ~1,417 homes
• Green Dale Solar (Schodack, NY) – 7.0 MWdc | 12,900 solar panels | 9.8M kWh annually | Powers ~1,360 homes

Combined Benefits

• Capacity: 14.3 MWdc
• Annual Generation: ~20.1 million kWh
• Equivalent Homes Powered: ~2,777 annually
• Estimated Annual CO₂ Reduction: ~29 million lbs annually
• Estimated 30-Year Customer Savings: ~$6.8 million

Beyond bill savings, Tamarac and Green Dale will bring additional benefits to their host communities, including new tax revenue, local job creation, pollinator-friendly land management, and Eden’s education and outreach programming for schools and community organizations.

New York’s ESFA program ensures that LMI households across the state can participate in and benefit from renewable energy. By connecting utility customers directly to solar projects like Tamarac, Green Dale, and Clover Meadow, ESFA delivers monthly bill credits and long-term economic relief to income-qualified participants.

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