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NYSEIA Sets 2011 Solar Goals |
| Released on Dec 20 2010 |
BUFFALO, NY, Dec. 17 – Accelerating the growth of solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) programs across New York top the 2011 agenda for the New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA).
NYSEIA President Ron Kamen, chief development and public policy officer of EarthKind Solar, discussed the state’s solar industry and green economy as a guest speaker on Dec. 15 at the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations in Buffalo.
NYSEIA plans to work with governor-elect Andrew Cuomo, who has supported solar energy in his election platform, and expand its ranks to create greater legislative and regulatory impact to reach the following goals:
- Create a fully funded program to install 5,000 megawatts of solar PV capacity by 2025
- Build support for generating 2,000 megawatts of solar thermal in the state as a replacement to oil and natural gas by the year 2020
- Ensure the success of New York’s first solar thermal incentive program that will provide $25 million over five years through theRenewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) programto encourage the installation of systems to heat water using solar energy
“The world and other states throughout the U.S. are moving to solar” said Kamen. “NYSEIA is working to ensure that New York takes a leadership role in building the solar industry in the state, creating jobs and moving our country toward energy independence.”
About NYSEIA
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association, founded in 1994, is the only statewide non-profit membership and trade association dedicated solely to advancing solar energy use in New York State. For information, visit www.nyseia.org
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association, founded in 1994, is the only statewide non-profit membership and trade association dedicated solely to advancing solar energy use in New York State. For information, visit www.nyseia.org
Media Contacts:
Ron Kamen (917) 453-5740 ron(dot)kamen(at)earthkindsolar(dot)com
Sandy Frinton (845) 454-3895 NYSolarNews(at)gmail(dot)com
Gail Markels (917) 364-4760 gail(dot)markels(at)nyseia(dot)org
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