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Expected to Provide Energy Bill Savings to Up to 50,000 Households, Affordable Housing Providers, and Facilities Serving Disadvantaged Communities
Supports Governor Cuomo's Goal to Ensure That At Least 35 Percent of the Benefits of Clean Energy Investments Go to Disadvantaged Communities
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the Inclusive Community Solar Adder program that makes $52.5 million available for community solar projects that support underserved New Yorkers and disadvantaged communities. Projects funded through the program are expected to serve up to 50,000 low-to-moderate income households, affordable housing providers, and facilities serving disadvantaged communities, which will receive energy bill savings from the clean, renewable energy generated by community solar. Increasing access to solar energy for low-income residents supports Governor Cuomo's goal to ensure that at least 35 percent with a goal of 40 percent of the benefits of clean energy investments go to disadvantaged communities as outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.