Howard Wind Farm
2984 Spencer Hill Rd, Hornell, NY 14843Plant Summary Information
Howard Wind Farm is ranked #24 out of 35 wind farms in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Howard Wind Farm generated 40.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Howard Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| Location | Steuben County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 133.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 501.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,132 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #857 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #79 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 35 New York Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Everpower Wind Holdings Inc (2013 to 2017) BlackRock Inc. (2018 to 2018) RWE Renewables Americas LLC (2019 to 2019) Longroad Energy Services 2 (2020 to 2022) Howard Wind LLC (Longroad) (2023 to 2024) Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Howard Wind Farm
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Howard Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Howard Wind Farm (57867) |
| Plant Address | 2984 Spencer Hill Rd, Hornell, NY 14843 |
| Utility | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (60025) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.31528, -77.53833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 133.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | ER11-3407-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | New York State Elec & Gas Corp (13511) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 51.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 25 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 25 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Senvion |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | MM92 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 2 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Senvion |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | MM92 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Howard Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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