RESOLUTION NO. 168
AUTHORIZING A POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CALIBRANT NY II, LLC REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF SOLAR ENERGY GENERATED BY A SOLAR ARRAY AT 897 WATERVLIET SHAKER ROAD IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE
Introduced: 5/8/23
By Conservation, Sustainability, and Green Initiatives Committee:
WHEREAS, NYS Public Authorities Law §1005(17) permits Albany County, a public entity, to enter into an energy services contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) for such energy-related projects, programs and services as authorized by Public Authorities Law, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement with Calibrant NY II, LLC regarding the purchase of the energy generated by a solar array at 897 Watervliet Shaker Road in the Town of Colonie for a term of twenty-five years, beginning on the commercial operation date, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive has indicated that the Power Purchase Agreement is projected to save the County approximately $210,000 in electricity costs, will reduce carbon emissions by 1,429 tons, and offset between 10 and 15 percent of County electricity demand, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement with Calibrant NY II, LLC, Albany, NY 12207, regarding the purchase of the energy generated by a solar array at 897 Watervliet Shaker Road in the Town of Colonie for a term of twenty-five years, beginning on the commercial operation date, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.