New York Solar Actions & Updates

Creating a Modern Grid

New York is undertaking a Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) proceeding to fundamentally rethink its electric system in a way that puts customers and clean energy at its center. As part of this process, the state has also committed to a long-term NY Sun Initiative that will provide stable incentives to build a self-sustaining solar market. And regulators are building on that Initiative with a Shared Renewables program that will expand solar access to more energy consumers – including low-income families, renters and property owners with shaded roofs.The state is quickly moving toward a healthier, more resilient clean energy system that creates opportunities for all New Yorkers to thrive, and we are working with state regulators to make all of these programs as strong as possible.

Actions

Take Action: Every New Yorker Deserves Solar Access

The NY PSC is deciding now how many people will be allowed to participate in the shared solar program, and whether shared solar customers and rooftop solar customers should be treated equally. The answer is simple: everyone deserves the opportunity to reap the full benefits of solar, whether it’s on their roof or around the ...

Updates

Utilities Handed Victory Over Solar in Reforming the Energy Vision Order

Solar advocates disappointed with decision in Governor Cuomo’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) Albany, NY - On the eve of Climate Week, New York’s Public Service Commission (PSC) has taken a step backward in its quest to build a clean energy economy and lead on climate change with the latest ruling. The order undermines the ...

New York Reaches Milestone in Clean Energy Commitment

Commission delivers rights for rooftop solar, starts on path to universal clean energy access Albany, NY - The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) voted today to approve the first phase of the Value of Distributed Energy Resources order (PDF), reaching a milestone in New York’s long-term vision of a modern energy system that puts ...

New York Continues to Lead in Low-Income Solar Progress

New York Roadmaps Path to Solar Growth

Net Metering

New York: Bringing Reason to the Net Metering Conversation

If you read our pages, you know that all across the country bedrock solar policies, especially net metering, are under attack. Net metering is one of the most important solar policies, because it allows solar customers to use their own solar power and to be compensated fairly for any extra clean electricity they send to ...

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Regulators at the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) are undertaking a “Reforming the Energy Vision” (REV) process to fundamentally rethink its electric system in a way that puts customers and clean energy at its center. As part of this process, the state has also committed to a long-term NY Sun Initiative that will provide stable incentives to build a self-sustaining solar market. And regulators are building on that Initiative with a Shared Renewables program that will expand solar access to more energy consumers – including low-income families, renters and property owners with shaded roofs.

From day one, our regulatory and market experts have been active in REV proceedings, the NY Sun Initiative, and the Shared Renewables program in order to shape a modern grid that puts distributed resources like solar at the forefront. We’re also active in other pieces of the Empire State’s bold renewable energy vision, including the Clean Energy Standard, which is aimed at getting the state to 50% renewables by 2030.

Check out our work in New York on this page, learn about what we envision with a modern grid here, and see how we’re committed to expanding solar access through shared renewables programs here.

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