Albany, New York - The new solar panels will be able to power 7000 homes, reduce carbon emissions by 4500 tons, and the state will save $10 million in energy costs.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deployment of more than 30 megawatts of solar energy throughout upstate New York. The New York Power Authority designed and implemented solar energy systems at five New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision facilities comprised of more than 75,000 solar panels—enough to power 7,000 homes. The projects directly support the goals of New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which calls for 70 percent of New York's electricity to be sourced from renewable energy by 2030, including six gigawatts of solar by 2025 on a path to 10 gigawatts by decade's end.
"Achieving New York's ambitious climate and clean energy goals requires historic investments in renewable energy," Governor Hochul said. "By installing more than 75,000 solar panels at DOCCS facilities, New York continues to lead by example, paving the way for a brighter, greener future for all."
The solar projects also received more than $5.2 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority through NY-Sun, the state's $3.3 billion initiative to advance the scale-up of solar while making solar energy more accessible to homes, businesses and communities.
Source: governor.ny.gov