New York Department of Public Services issues recommendations for clean energy industry growth

The New York Department of Public Services (DPS) submitted recommendations to state regulators on Thursday that aim to move the state closer to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plans to situate New York as a leader in renewable energy.

“Governor Cuomo is setting an example for other states to follow,” said Evan Dube, senior director of public policy for Sunrun and spokesperson for The Alliance for Solar Choice. “His continued leadership shows that collaborative, transparent, long-term processes are necessary to protect solar jobs and provide energy choice to consumers.”

The DPS report sought to determine the value provided by clean energy resources in New York, as well as its impact on consumer cost savings, grid reliability, and the environment.

“We thank DPS staff for outlining a path forward that would finally get the community solar industry off the ground in New York,” Jeff Cramer, executive director of the Coalition for Community Solar Access, said. “The community solar industry remains committed to working with New York policymakers to make solar an option for every New Yorker who pays an electric bill, and we look forward to working with the Commission to ensure that the final order sets out a mechanism to support robust community solar development statewide over the next several years.”

The Public Service Commission plans to issue an order based on the report’s recommendations in upcoming months.