Solar and Storage Industry Applauds New York for Meeting Goal of 6 Gigawatts of Distributed Solar One Year Ahead of Schedule 

NEW YORK — Today Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that the state has reached 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar installations, accomplishing the goal set in the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act more than a year ahead of the 2025 deadline. 
 
Valessa Souter-Kline, Northeast regional director for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), issued the following statement in response to this accomplishment: 

“New Yorkers are demanding clean, affordable energy, and with the support of Governor Hochul, NYSERDA and other state leaders, the solar and storage industry is delivering. Meeting New York’s ambitious goal of 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar ahead of schedule is the result of combining strong federal policies, well-designed state solar programs, and tireless work by state leaders and solar developers. Now, time to hit the next goal: 10 GW.” 

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The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy, creating the framework for solar to achieve 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org and follow @SEIA on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Media Contact:

Jacob Weinberg, SEIA’s Senior Manager of Communications, jweinberg@seia.org, (703) 350-3774