Columbia University - Johnson Farms

Columbia University - Johnson Farms is a 2 MW solar farm in Orange County, New York, operated by AES Distributed Energy. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside NYISO. Its unit entered service in 2018.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
2 MW
2 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2018
EIA plant ID
61576

Where it is

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County
Orange County, New York
Coordinates
41.3791, -74.2638
Balancing authority
NYIS
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
AES Distributed Energy
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

Every plant AES Distributed Energy reports to EIA →

Columbia University - Johnson Farms: FAQ

Where is Columbia University - Johnson Farms?
In Orange County, New York (NY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Columbia University - Johnson Farms?
2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Columbia University - Johnson Farms?
EIA-860M names AES Distributed Energy as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Columbia University - Johnson Farms LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AES Distributed Energy here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Columbia University - Johnson Farms LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Columbia University - Johnson Farms still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.