Huge potential for ‘low-impact’ solar on Long Island, N.Y., roadmap says
Conservation groups and solar advocates partnered to create a roadmap to develop solar projects…a lot of solar projects.
City breaks ground on 6.8 MW community solar portfolio
The City of White Plains, N.Y., stands to collect more than $20 million in rent for hosting the solar arrays, while local residents and businesses can take advantage of the renewable energy produced.
Developer plans 10 MW community solar project at N.Y. landfill
Source Renewables said the project represents an opportunity to repurpose the waste site and create local benefits through distributed solar.
New York State adopts rules to streamline large renewable energy project reviews
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said “cutting red tape” will help the state meets its sustainability goals and recover economically from the Covid-19 pandemic.
NYC installing solar at nearly 50 public schools, other facilities
The 22 MW of solar projects are expected to include some energy storage systems and help New York City and the state meet sustainability goals.
New York towns launch a community solar program, but with a twist
The community solar program powers entire communities with renewable power and passes along guaranteed bill savings. But there’s a novel twist to it.
New York OKs major transmission build-out, community clean energy incentives
The approvals follow Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State address and will help New York meet its 70% by 2030 renewable portfolio standard and climate goals.
National Grid seeks OK to let battery project participate in NYISO market
The utility said the small storage project goes unused for most of the year and could offer big learning opportunities.
Distributed Solar Development closes on $300 million debt facility
The debt will be used to finance commercial and industrial projects and distributed generation assets, and will accommodate multiple tax equity partnerships and structures.
Novatus Energy and Southwest Generation merge to create Onward Energy
The newly combined independent power producer brings to the table a 4.2 GW generation portfolio, including 543 MW of solar.
