New program lets New Yorkers support renewable energy

The following article appeared in the July 20, 2015 edition of The Niagara Gazette.  You can view the complete article here.

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ALBANY — A new program will let New York residents subscribe to local renewable energy projects and get a credit on their utility bills for their portion of the energy produced.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved the Shared Renewables Program last week. The non-profit group Environment New York hailed the program, saying it allows low-income families, renters, and millions of other New Yorkers to choose solar as a clean energy option.

The program is also known as community distributed generation and community net metering.

One way to participate is for residents of a condominium to join together for a shared solar project. They would need to find a sponsor, such as a developer, to organize the project on behalf of the residents.

More information is on the state’s Community Solar website: http://on.ny.gov/1I9keAd .