About the Project

Events & Updates

A History of Canisteo

September 2003 - Invenergy first prospected the area for a wind project and gained initial weather data.

April 2016 - The New York development began the studies required to assess potential environmental impacts. Developer efforts are made to reach out to the community, refine the understanding of the area's wind resource, evaluate the best wind turbines for the project.

August 2016 - Open houses hosted at Jasper-Troupsburg Central School and Canisteo-Greenwood Elementary School.

July 2017 - Open houses were held at the Troupsburg Fire Hall and the Canisteo American Legion to provide updates on the project and receive feedback on the project.

June 2017 - Invenergy's New York development team had the pleasure of attending the Village of Canisteo's local holiday/celebration Crazee Daze. Fantastic weather, a great event, and a vibrant community made the experience a memorable one!

August 2018 - Invenergy hosted a Community Meeting focused on Visual Impacts of the proposed Canisteo Wind Farm project. Jasper-Troupsburg Junior-Senior High School was the location for this successful event.

October 2018 - Article 10 application filed with the State of New York. Copies can be found at town halls and libraries within the project area, on file on this website, and at the NY Public Service Commission's website (linked below).

January 2019 -

The Invenergy New York team submitted its Article VII application for the Canisteo Wind Farm with the State of New York. Copies can be found at town halls and libraries within the project area, as well as on file on this website and at the NY Public Service Commission's website (linked above).
Invenergy hosted open houses at the local Canisteo Office with the help of the company's community representative, Alan Maine, on the 29th and 30th. Thanks, Alan, for your amazing work on behalf of your community.
We had the pleasure of hosting a supper for the wonderful community that supports our project.
Invenergy received back comments from the State of New York on the Article 10 application (submitted in October 2018).

February 2019 -

Responses and revisions based on the comments received from NYS on the Canisteo Project's Article 10 application published as of February 2019. Copies can be found at town halls and libraries within the project area, as well as on file on this website and at the NY Public Service Commission's website (linked above).
Gordon Woodcock, the Project Developer for the Canisteo Wind project, visited Canisteo-Greenwood High School to engage students on topics related to renewable energy. Special thanks to Ms. Smith and Canisteo-Greenwood High for having us!

April 2019 -

On April 16th two public hearings were held in Canisteo New York by the New York PSC. Invenergy representatives attended, presenting and answering questions about the project.

The project's website maintained by NYS Department of Public Service is linked here

Economic Benefits

In the first 20 years of project operation, the Canisteo Wind Farm is projected to pay millions of dollars in property taxes, lease payments to landowners, salaries to employees, and payments for local goods and services, resulting in a significant increase in economic activity in the Steuben County area. Benefits to schools and town and county governments will be realized from annual payments made under payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) and host community agreement payments.

$435M capital investment

$2.5M property taxes
annually

$2.5M landowner payments
annually

Why New York?

New York State has set ambitious targets to generate up to 70% of its electricity from renewable sources and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. New York is starting with a significant base of renewable energy generation. Sources such as hydropower, solar, and wind generated approximately 30% of New York’s electricity in 2022. To reach 70%, New York is committed to installing more wind, solar, and renewable generation and improving efficiency to reduce electricity consumption. We are committed to helping New York reach these goals.

As of 2022, over 2,400 MW of wind energy was operating in New York, generating enough electricity to power over 800,000 New York households. This generation offsets the need to import or burn other fuels, helping to reduce fuel prices and carbon emissions entering the air.

Wind energy and other renewable energy projects generate substantial economic benefits for New York. A 2013 study by the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) found that between 2005 and 2012, wind energy projects paid over $800 million dollars to New York businesses, landowners, and municipalities.

Wind Benefits New York

Total Investment: Wind developers like Invenergy have invested over $3.7 billion in New York
Annual Landowner Payments: Every year, wind farms in New York pay landowners $5 to 10 million
Wind Industry Employment: As of 2022, the wind industry employs over 4,000 people in New York.
Wind Manufacturing Facilities: 9 facilities in New York produce electrical components utilized by the wind industry

Why Steuben County?

The Canisteo Wind Energy Center is an unparalleled development opportunity for the host towns, with millions to be invested in the local economy over the life of the project. After careful evaluation, we selected this area for the project because of:

A verified, strong wind resource;
Landowner interest and community support;
Nearby transmission lines, minimizing the need for new infrastructure;

We take our commitment to our local host communities seriously and look forward to continuing to work closely with the host towns and Steuben County, contributing to the area's economic development, and to providing an additional supply of clean, homegrown energy in New York.

Environmental
Benefits

Environmental Benefits

To avoid and minimize impacts to wildlife and other natural resources, we work with state and federal agencies and other interested stakeholders to site, build, and operate our facilities responsibly. The cornerstone of that effort is our commitment to act in accordance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Land-based Wind Energy Guidelines. These include robust pre-construction wildlife and habitat surveys, early and frequent communication with wildlife agencies, and operational monitoring to ensure the minimization of the risk to wildlife.

Impact on
Roads

Impact on County Roads

Local roads and infrastructure will be left in the same or better condition than they were prior to their use for the construction or on-going maintenance and repair of the wind project. Invenergy will enter into road agreements with the host town and county to put this commitment in writing.

Land

Wind turbines and access roads have a very small footprint. After construction is completed, landowners can use approximately 98-99% of their land for its previous purpose, whether it be for agriculture, hunting, or timber.