OYA Renewables community solar projects benefit underserved New Yorkers
- Toronto-based solar programmer OYA Renewables is intending two community solar projects totaling 13 MW that will certainly be enrolled in New york city State's Expanded Solar for All (E-SFA) program. E-SFA is a community solar initiative that delivers clean energy credits to underserved New Yorkers.
The projects will be subscribed with National Grid consumers enrolled in its Energy Affordability Program (EAP). Spearheaded by the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with National Grid, E-SFA will deliver clean energy to almost 175,000 income-eligible consumers in upstate New York when complete.
" E-SFA is a program we're delighted and very honored to be a part of," said Manish Nayar, chairman as well as founder of OYA Renewables. "Its progressive approach to delivering clean energy to underserved communities is smart and also commendable, and we applaud the state of New York for remaining to lead cutting-edge programs that sustain its constituents. OYA's incredibly strong record is a key factor our projects were picked, and why OYA has so promptly become one of one of the most impactful solar developers in the New york city region."
OYA received more than $4.3 million in support from NYSERDA with its signature NY-Sun Program, which is helping make solar much more accessible to family members, businesses and also communities throughout the state. Its participation as well as engagement with NYSERDA as well as National Grid, as a result of its awarded projects, will certainly last throughout the 25-year life time of the program and also contribute millions in bill credits to New York communities.
" New york city's Expanded Solar For All program helps underserved New Yorkers save money on their monthly electrical energy bill and also become a part of the clean energy shift," stated Doreen M. Harris, NYSERDA president and CEO. "We are excited to companion with OYA as well as National Grid on these community solar projects that will prolong the benefits of solar to a lot more home owners and renters throughout the state."
