Leo Energy Storage 75 MW Battery Storage Facility

Town of Dannemora, NY 12929

Under Review

What is it? · Identity & scale

Project type: Industrial
Review stage: Under Review

Who & what? · Context & documents

Developer / applicant entity: BGTF NY BESS Holdings, LLC (Brookfield Renewable affiliate)
Reviewing board: IDA / LDC

Site notes

Utility-scale 75 MW battery energy storage system () proposed in the Town of Dannemora by BGTF NY Holdings, LLC (an affiliate of Brookfield). Entered NYISO Interconnection Cluster Study (C24-057) in March 2025; Clinton County adopted Public Hearing Resolution (#01) in February 2026 and convened a formal public hearing on March 24, 2026 regarding proposed , sales tax, and mortgage recording tax exemptions; community engagement meetings ongoing with Town Supervisor Varin.

Source

Clinton County IDA Public Hearing Notice & Minutes· Mar 24, 2026

Public record & decisions

Applicant Claims

Delivers 75 MW of bulk grid energy storage capacity supporting New York State clean energy reliability and local tax revenues in Clinton County.

Staff / Agency Concerns

Multi-year municipal fire safety, emergency response coordination, and deviation terms.

Public Testimony

Clinton County public hearing held on March 24, 2026; ongoing town community informational sessions documented in April 2026.