New York Solar Actions & Updates

Actions

Yes, I Want a Solar Strong New York!

As the Empire State takes the lead on clean energy progress, we're working tirelessly to ensure a more equitable, resilient energy future for all. We need every New Yorker with us who believes in the vision we're making a reality. Add your voice if you believe in solar progress for New York and the nation!

Updates

Governor Cuomo Signs Landmark New York Climate Bill Into Law

Amazing news from Manhattan where I just watched Governor Cuomo sign the landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act into law. Today’s big win would not have been possible without the powerful voices of tireless community leaders and thousands of New Yorkers speaking up for a brighter, more equitable energy future. Together we made history ...

New York Passes Most Ambitious Climate Bill in the Nation

In the early morning hours of June 20, lawmakers passed New York’s landmark Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act, the most ambitious climate bill in the nation! Thanks to thousands of New Yorkers who spoke out for solar jobs and savings, healthier air, and a more just energy future, we are now officially on the ...

Countdown to Pass New York's Landmark Climate & Community Protection Act

Dozens of Organizations Urge NY to Maintain Rates that Support Distributed Clean Energy Growth

New Report: NY solar energy goal would create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars in economic benefits

New York PSC makes needed improvements to the value of Distributed Energy Resources Framework

New York Gains Solar Investment Payoff with Record Installations

With The Green New Deal Shining Light on Clean Energy, Solar Advocates Light Up Albany to Codify Solar Goals

Advocates Tell NYS Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Hearing: Here Comes The Sun

Cuomo commits to huge solar goal -6GW- in State of State

Vote Solar statement on Governor Cuomo's 100% clean energy commitment

Nassau County Elected Officials Join Call for More New York Solar

Suffolk County Elected Officials Join Call for More New York Solar

Brooklyn Elected Officials Call for More New York Solar

Senator Parker and Assembly Member Walker Join Call for One Million Solar Households at Brooklyn Town Hall

Manhattan Elected Officials Join Call for More New York Solar

Queens County Elected Officials Join Call for More New York Solar

Bronx County Elected Officials Join Call for More New York Solar

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 ...

Vote Solar NY

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New York has taken the lead on solar progress with the passage of the nation's most ambitious climate bill in summer 2019, securing a 100% clean energy future, a massive investment in frontline communities, and enough solar to power ONE MILLION homes by 2025. But epic progress like this doesn't happen overnight.

At Vote Solar, we worked tirelessly for years to secure this victory as part of an unstoppable movement for solar savings, jobs, and justice. We lead a major coalition of clean energy leaders, environmental justice, and climate advocates, and industry groups for a Million Solar Strong New York.

State by state, we're moving the nation forward towards a more equitable, resilient energy future with real benefits for our health and our communities today. And we won't stop till we reach 100% clean energy for all.

One million homes powered by solar will create local jobs, save New Yorkers on utility bills, increase economic investment, cut harmful air pollution, and accelerate an equitable transition to our clean energy future. We're working closely with our partners to ensure the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act is implemented effectively to build a more just and equitable Solar Strong New York. Our work is far from over, and we need every New Yorker with us who believes in the vision we're making a reality.

Learn more about the campaign at solarstrongny.org.

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