The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and Nexamp today announced the completion of Nexamp's 2.6MW community solar project in the Town of Seneca. The project supports Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Green New Deal and proposed new mandate for 70 percent of the state's electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 and complements "Finger Lakes Forward," the region's comprehensive blueprint to generate robust economic growth and community development.
Alicia Barton, President and CEO, NYSERDA said, "As New York builds on its aggressive efforts to combat climate change under Governor Cuomo's leadership, NYSERDA is proud to be advancing the Solar for All program to make sure our most underserved homeowners and renters have greater access to renewable energy sources like solar. Nexamp and other Solar for All developers continue to make solar a reality for more New Yorkers."
"Making the benefits of solar accessible to everyone is core to our mission as a company," notes Zaid Ashai, CEO of Nexamp, "so being selected as a NYSERDA Solar for All partner is a meaningful achievement for us. New York is leading the way in its commitment to carbon-free electricity, and community solar promises to be a central part of the solution. Deploying local, renewable resources that enable that all residents, regardless of income, to participate and reduce their energy costs is a goal that Nexamp and NYSERDA share."