New York
turbines
2027
About the Project
Apex Clean Energy is developing Heritage Wind, a wind energy project in Barre, New York. Apex has spent several years in Orleans County talking to hundreds of people who have shown significant interest in wind energy.
A project like Heritage Wind can bring the community together in economic development while enhancing its agricultural roots. The power from Heritage Wind would be delivered into the New York electrical grid, which is managed by the New York ISO (NYISO).
Power for up to 30,000 homes
Affordable, reliable, and renewable electricity.
$35 Million in new revenue
Locally approved Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and Host Community Agreements with Barre, Orleans County, and Albion Schools.
Over 200 construction jobs
Plus significant local spending during the build.
Up to 8 long-term clean energy careers
Operations and maintenance jobs for the project’s 30+ year lifespan.
$150+ in annual electric bill savings
To every Barre household for 10 years through the New York Utility Bill Discount Program.
Project Status
From initial planning to commercial operations, this timeline displays completed milestones and remaining project phases.
Community and Landowner Resources
Powering Better Communities
Energy projects are major economic development opportunities for communities. We want to ensure our projects create lasting value in addition to becoming one of the community's largest taxpayers.
One of Apex Clean Energy’s goals is to be a dependable, long-term partner with residents, landowners, local governments, and community organizations wherever our projects are located. We believe in community-based clean energy and enhancing the benefits of our energy projects for host communities in rural America.
From our industry leading community and conservation grant programs to innovative lease structures and partnering with local vendors for construction, we take the time to understand and invest in your community.
Partnering with Landowners
Apex Clean Energy is partnering with farmers and landowners across America to harvest the wind and the sun on their land to generate clean, affordable, American energy. Participating landowners benefit from annual lease payments that provide stable, predictable income in times of uncertainty and are not dependent on commodity prices, trade policy, or weather conditions. No project is possible without the interest and support of local landowners and all participation is voluntary.
Apex develops, constructs, owns, and operates clean energy projects throughout America. In most cases, our company will be with you throughout the entire project life cycle. We build long-term relationships because the work we put in today is what will carry our partnership through decades.
Latest News and Highlights
Ground Truthing: Touring a Wind Farm
In April 2019, Barre residents toured the High Sheldon Wind Farm to experience what it is like to stand under a turbine. What did they learn? Watch to find out!
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