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Esopus invests in solar power

Jim Gordon

Oct-16-09, 12:13 PM

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We have all heard the phrase drop in the bucket. But what is the proper term for miniscule investment in solar power?

The promise of solar power for the region has been highlighted in recent weeks, as the town of Esopus broke ground on the largest municipal solar power project in the state to be approved thus far and Gov. David Paterson announced that $10 million in stimulus money will be disbursed statewide to fund photovoltaic projects.

But at least one solar advocate said the amounts being discussed are paltry compared to the need and the potential. Besides the $10 million investment of stimulus money as part of a competitive grant process, it was announced the New York Power Authority is in the final stages of preparing plans for a 100 megawatt solar initiative that would increase the state’s installed solar capacity five fold. One megawatt meets the power needs of about 800 homes.
“The statewide interest in developing our solar energy production is proof that New York is fertile ground for the clean energy economy,” said Paterson. “Not only will these projects put New Yorkers back to work, but they will help cut down energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,”  The stimulus money seeks to promote projects that will connect to the grid and thus help provide electricity to the state while defraying costs. Proposals to the Competitive Capacity-Based Incentive Program are due by 5 p.m. Oct 29.

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msimon makes this comment

Friday, 16 October 2009

I am so pleased to hear about the municipal solar power project being approved. It seems like everyone is "going green". Its about time we make make changes that will benefit the world, save money. I'd like to share a very funny graphic about "going green" http://www.typobounty.com/Funny/Going_Green.htm

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