Clean Energy News: Capital Region

The current solar bureaucratic processes need to be rethought to ensure permitting does not hinder the growth of the solar industry so New York can reach its renewable energy goals

Under a bill by Queens Councilman Costa Constantinides, the Department of Transportation would launch a four-year pilot program to install up to seven charging stations per borough.

Without any equivocation, New York State swiftly announced it will continue to pursue President Barack Obama's clean power guidelines, despite a hold on the plan issued by the Supreme Court. The move reaffirms New York State's commitment to clean energy policy, at a time when the President's critical climate plan has essentially been paused.

After receiving the New York State Bar Association's award for environmental achievement, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli took to the podium to remind the public why he earned the honors.

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that will be a huge boon to the fight against climate change. But it's a bit complex so we wanted to take a moment to explain it in greater depth. The move will pave the way for regional energy markets to maximize efficiency in electricity consumption at peak times.

The New York Green Bank announced this week that it will help finance three projects aimed at expanding solar and wind power throughout the state. $49 million will be invested in the projects that will help homeowners cut their power usage or switch to more efficient sources.