PowerBank Advances 2.6 MW Project in Upstate New York

Executive Summary

• PowerBank Corporation announced that its 2.6 MW Elmira ground‑mount solar project in Upstate New York has secured key municipal approvals (site plan approval, special use permit) and a negative declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, allowing construction to commence before year‑end pending financing.
• The project will operate as a community solar facility capable of powering approximately 325 homes and is expected to qualify for NYSERDA’s NY‑Sun incentive program.
• Completion of the Elmira project contributes toward New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal of 6 GW of solar capacity by 2025, adding to PowerBank’s cumulative development pipeline of >1 GW and over 100 MW of completed projects.

Key Details

• Project Capacity: 2.6 MW (ground‑mount).
• Location: Elmira region, Upstate New York.
• Approvals Obtained:
• Municipal site‑plan approval.
• Special use permit from local authorities.
• Negative declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR).
• Financing Condition: Construction to begin before end of calendar year subject to receipt of third‑party financing.
• Incentive Eligibility: Anticipated qualification for NYSERDA’s NY‑Sun program incentives.
• Operational Model: Community solar – subscribers receive electricity credits, reducing their utility bills without installing on‑site panels.
• Impact Estimate: Project will generate enough electricity to serve roughly 325 residential homes.
• Strategic Context: Supports New York’s target of 6 GW solar capacity by 2025; adds to PowerBank’s portfolio (100+ MW completed, >1 GW pipeline).

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