Commercial, Solar  -  September 28, 2023

Town of Bethel, N.Y. Adopts Community Solar

The Town of Bethel, New York, near the location of the historic Woodstock Music and Arts Fair, added a 4.3 MW community solar installation.

Construction of the solar project was completed by DSD Renewables and became fully operational in July 2023.

The installation will supply the local community with an estimated 5.1 GWh of clean energy annually, offsetting 3,595 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year. 

Originally developed in support of Bethel’s 2021 Climate Action Plan, the project’s goal was to lower GHG gas emissions from municipal operations, cut energy expenditures, and contribute to New York State’s climate goals.

“To see this project come to fruition is a big win for the community, and continues the legacy of preservation and action in this iconic region,” says Daniel Sturm, Bethel’s Town Supervisor in a statement. “Not only has the DSD team helped us in meeting some of our climate targets and provide energy savings for our local residents, but they’ve also played a major role in supporting clean energy initiatives across the state, and we’re happy to be a part of that.”

The project was acquired in 2021 by DSD, which managed the construction of the system and will own and operate the completed project long-term with Arcadia managing project subscriptions. The community solar project’s offtake consists of 40% anchor customers with 60% going to residents and small businesses.