Where is Independence East?

In Allegany 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 Independence East?

5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Independence East?

EIA-860M names AETS OpCo Holdings LLC 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 Independence East LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AETS OpCo Holdings LLC 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 "Independence East LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Independence East still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Independence East

Independence East is a 5 MW solar farm in Allegany County, New York, operated by AETS OpCo Holdings LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside NYISO. Its unit entered service in 2024.

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: 5 MW; 5 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2024
EIA plant ID: 68020

Where it is

Loading map…

County: Allegany County, New York
Coordinates: 42.0733, -77.7978
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: AETS OpCo Holdings LLC
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

Every plant AETS OpCo Holdings LLC reports to EIA →

Independence East: FAQ

Where is Independence East?: In Allegany 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 Independence East?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Independence East?: EIA-860M names AETS OpCo Holdings LLC 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 Independence East LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AETS OpCo Holdings LLC 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 "Independence East LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Independence East still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.