New York receives millions in solar energy funding for low-income residents - WPTZ
New York receives $250M in solar energy funding for low-income residents
NEW YORK STATE IS THE RECIPIENT OF SOME FUNDING FROM THE U-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SOLAR ENERGY. THE STATE WILL RECEIVE ABOUT 250 MILLION DOLLARS. THE MONEY WILL BENEFIT LOW- INCOME NEW YORKERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CLEANER ENERGY OVERALL. THE FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTS "NEW YORK'S CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION GOAL". THE GOAL IS FOR THE STATE TO USE 70-PERCENT RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES BY THE YEAR 20-30. IN A STATEMENT ON EARTH DAY, NEW YORK GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL SAYS NEW YORK IS A LEADER IN COMMUNITY SOLAR ENERGY. SHE ALSO THANKS FEDERAL AN
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New York receives $250M in solar energy funding for low-income residents
New York State is the recipient of some major funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to increase access to solar energy.The state will receive about $250 million as part of the Solar for All grant to benefit low-income New Yorkers and increase access to cleaner energy overall. The funding also supports "New York's climate leadership and community protection goal," which is to transition the state to use renewable energy for 70% of the state's needs by 2030.In a statement on Earth Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York is a leader in community solar energy and thanked federal and state leaders for their support to build a clean and healthy future for New Yorkers.
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The state will receive about $250 million as part of the
New York State is the recipient of some major funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to increase access to solar energy.
The state will receive about $250 million as part of the Solar for All grant to benefit low-income New Yorkers and increase access to cleaner energy overall. The funding also supports "New York's climate leadership and community protection goal," which is to transition the state to use renewable energy for 70% of the state's needs by 2030.
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In a statement on Earth Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York is a leader in community solar energy and thanked federal and state leaders for their support to build a clean and healthy future for New Yorkers.
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