Claverack's Solar Success
The Town of Claverack hosts the ELP Claverack Solar project, a 7.5 MW community solar installation that's been operating successfully and providing clean energy to the region.
What This Means for Claverack
- Tax revenue — PILOT payments support local services and schools
- Community solar access — Residents can subscribe and save on electricity
- Quiet operation — No noise, no traffic, no pollution
- Preserved open space — Not developed for housing or commercial use
- Local clean energy — Power generated in the community
Living Near Solar: The Reality
Claverack residents have firsthand experience with utility-scale solar. Ask anyone living near the project:
- Have property values crashed? No.
- Is there constant noise? No.
- Are there environmental problems? No.
- Has the town character been destroyed? No.
The fears that opponents raise about solar projects haven't materialized in Claverack or anywhere else in Columbia County.
Community Solar for Claverack Residents
Claverack residents can subscribe to community solar—including potentially the project in their own town:
- No rooftop panels needed — Subscribe and receive bill credits
- Typical savings of 10% — Lower electricity costs
- Support local clean energy — Power from your community
Learn how community solar works →
About Claverack
Claverack is a town in Columbia County with a population of approximately 6,500. It encompasses both rural farmland and the hamlet of Claverack, located just south of the City of Hudson.
The town's mix of agriculture, rural residences, and commercial activity along Route 9H makes it representative of many Hudson Valley communities navigating the balance between preservation and progress.
The Bigger Picture
Claverack's solar project is one of several in Columbia County totaling ~36 MW. These installations prove that solar can coexist with Columbia County's rural character while providing real benefits to residents and local governments.