By TR Ludwig, NYSEIA Treasurer and Brooklyn SolarWorks CEO
Published March 31, 2025
As a solar energy professional working in the heart of New York City, I see firsthand the growing appetite for clean, affordable power. Our city’s residents are increasingly feeling the pinch of rising utility bills, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. Rooftop solar offers a direct path for families to gain control over their energy expenses, but without incentives, the upfront system costs prevent many New Yorkers from making the switch.
It’s time our state government acted decisively by modernizing the residential solar tax credit and fully embracing the goals of the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power Act to make solar energy generation accessible to all.
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