TJA Clean Energy 5 MW Commercial Solar Facility

Town of Newfield, NY 14867

Approved

What is it? · Identity & scale

Project type: Industrial
Review stage: Approved

Who & what? · Context & documents

Developer / applicant entity: TJA Clean Energy
Reviewing board: IDA / LDC

Site notes

5 MW commercial solar generation project in the Town of Newfield with a 30-to-40-year projected operating lifespan and a formal town decommissioning agreement (no on-site battery storage). Public hearing held in January 2026; Tompkins County unanimously (6-0) adopted the Authorizing Resolution on February 27, 2026 granting a agreement and sales and use tax exemption.

Source

Tompkins County IDA Approved Minutes (Feb 27, 2026)· Feb 27, 2026

Public record & decisions

Applicant Claims

Generates 5 MW of renewable electricity utilizing local construction labor and providing predictable payments to local taxing jurisdictions.

Staff / Agency Concerns

Confirmation of town decommissioning agreement and verification that no battery storage system is included on site.

Public Testimony

No public testimony found as of 2026-02-27 (January 2026 public hearing held with zero public comments).