City officials have unveiled a roadmap for growing the city’s green economy through investment in jobs and sectors committed to combating climate change.
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Columbia University to Support Solar Energy, Battery Storage Project
The school has committed to buy solar energy from a Sol Systems project over the next 20 years, allowing the university to receive solar credits through the NY-Sun community distributed generation program.
Largest Rooftop Solar Project in New York State Completed
Support from the NY-Sun initiative paired with private investment allowed for the development of the record-breaking center.
Krasdale Foods, PowerFlex Complete Solar Energy Installation in the Bronx
Bronx businesses and residents now have the opportunity to subscribe to the project and receive credits for a portion of the solar energy generated.
Climate Negotiators To Focus on Renewables and Rainforests
Climate negotiators are aiming for net zero by 2050, requiring a tripling of renewable energy by 2030. They will take up the issue at this year’s climate conference in Bonn, Germany, where the plight of the rainforest nations will also take center stage.
New York State Invests $6.5M in Insurance Innovation for Climate-Tech Solutions
The funding for this initiative is part of the state’s 10-year, $6 billion Clean Energy Fund.
NY DEC Unveils Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy for a Sustainable Future
“Solid waste is the fourth-largest contributor to climate-altering greenhouse gases and New York’s efforts to reduce landfilled waste is critical to help meet the State’s ambitious climate goals.”
Scale Microgrids Announces Acquisition of Over 100 MW of Community Solar Projects in NY
Community solar projects are an increasingly popular way for individuals and businesses to access solar energy without having to install solar panels on their own property.
NYSERDA Announces Two New Build-Ready Sites for Potential Renewable Energy Development
The MOUs represent progress under the State’s Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act and advances New York’s goal for 70 percent of the state’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Domestic Supply Chain for Offshore Wind Energy
A new report from the Business Network for Offshore Wind along with federal and state partners lays out the pathways to developing a U.S. supply chain for the offshore wind industry.