People on the Move: NYSERDA, PosiGen, Cypress Creek Renewables, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
NYSERDA launches energy advisory website for low- to moderate-income households
The website is intended to streamline the awareness of and access to clean energy programs and energy assistance for low- to moderate-income households in New York State.
New York hits 1GW of community solar
The state has become the nation’s largest and most active community solar market, with a pipeline boasting more than 700 potential community solar installations.
School and municipal solar project complete in New York State
U.S. Light Energy completed the solar projects for the Tri-County Energy Consortium.
CS Energy deploys over 150 MW of solar trackers in Northeast US
The EPC firm deployed several projects, averaging about 25 MW, in a region that deploys tracker projects at a lower rate than the national average.
New Yorkers fund 4 GW of solar for less than a cup of coffee per month
The New York’s Governor’s Office has submitted its financial proposal for 4 GW of distributed solar capacity by the year 2030, at an expected cost of $0.00082/kW.
Transmission project approvals will boost renewable energy delivery to NYC
The projects are expected to reduce the city’s fossil fuel use for electricity by more than 80% by 2030.
New York Gov. Hochul calls for 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030
An expansion on NY-Sun could create up to 6,000 jobs and advance New York’s position towards achieving 70% renewables by 2030.
New York community solar proposal “solving a problem that’s already been solved”
National Grid and NYSERDA have filed a petition with state regulators that would significantly change the opt-out community solar program structure. While this petition wasn’t filed maliciously, it could have a hugely negative effect on a flourishing market, according to one expert.
New York’s opt-out community solar program begins, but big changes loom
The pilot allows entire communities to purchase the output of community solar farms, delivering that energy to their residents. A new proposal, however, would look to shake up project ownership.
