NEW YORK : New York state lawmakers could pass as early as Wednesday one of the nation’s most ambitious plans to slow climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050. That would make it the second U.S. state to aim for a carbon-neutral economy, following an executive order signed by former California […]
New York Formalizes Renewables Targets with Aggressive Climate Plan
Lawmakers in the Empire State have swung behind Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ambitious plans for solar and offshore wind. New York was poised Wednesday to pass landmark legislation requiring a complete decarbonization of its electricity system by 2040, including ambitious nearer-term targets for offshore wind and solar, after the bill passed what has long been its […]
Nautilus Solar Energy Announces Completion Of Its First Community Solar Project In Orange County, New York
Confirms Nautilus’s Commitment to Residential Community Solar Nautilus Solar Energy LLC, a leading national solar acquisition, development, and asset management company, today announced the ribbon cutting for its first of three community solar projects serving Orange and Rockland’s utility service territory. Located in the hamlet of Westtown in Orange County, the 2.83 MW community solar […]
New York’s Energy Storage Incentive Could Spur Deployment of 1.8GWh
The Empire State has charted a path that would transform it into a top-tier global storage market by 2025. Energy storage companies now can apply for $280 million in incentives allocated by New York’s state government. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made energy storage a key pillar of his strategy to secure 100 percent carbon-free electricity by […]
New York Governor Cuomo Allocates $280 Million For Energy Storage
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $280 million in support for energy storage projects last week, aimed at accelerating the growth of the energy storage industry and driving down the cost of deploying energy storage projects. Announced during Earth Week, the $280 million for energy storage is part of a larger $400 million investment to […]
Cuomo Adds $280 Million for New York Energy Storage Projects
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo offered up $280 million this week for energy storage projects in the state that grow the industry and drive down deployment costs. The funding is part of a $400 million investment that supports reaching 3,000 megawatts of energy storage by 2030. “Energy storage enhances the efficiency of the electric grid […]
New York allocates $280 million in incentives for energy storage projects
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $280 million of support is available for energy storage projects to accelerate growth within the industry and drive down energy storage deployment costs to build a sustainable and affordable market. This funding is part of a $400 million investment to achieve New York’s nation-leading energy storage […]
Clearing Up Confusion Over Community Solar in New York
Community solar projects can be a great deal in New York. But too often, consumers don’t grasp what they’re getting—or not getting. Community solar in New York has a messaging problem. It is confusing, and even some industry professionals have given up in disgust because of aggressive marketing and a lack of clarity. Fortunately, aggressive […]
New York auto show previews Tesla’s future competition with more than 40 electric vehicles on display
More than 40 vehicles using some form of battery power are on display at the New York International Auto Show. Two of the three finalists for World Car of the Year at the 2019 New York show are fully electric. The Jaguar I-Pace wins Car of the Year, World Car Design and World Green Car […]
Progress at Tesla’s Gigafactory 2 Remains Murky Amid Concerns Over Jobs Target
Tesla is staring down a 2020 employment deadline in New York state. Skeptics wonder if the company can meet it. This month, Tesla hits its first employment target with New York state, negotiated around the siting of its Gigafactory 2. The deal, part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s troubled “Buffalo Billion” development initiative, requires 500 workers […]