http://www.energyefficiencynews.comAfion Media LtdNew York paves way for microgeneration and green roofs<p><a
href="http://www.ny.gov/"
rel="external">New York Governor David Paterson</a> has signed in new legislation that will encourage homeowners and businesses to install microgeneration and green roof technologies.</p>
<p>The legislation expands net metering so homeowners and businesses earn credits for any excess power they generate through wind turbines, solar panels or waste-based power generators.</p>
<p>Utility companies will be required to develop standard contracts with reasonable rates, terms and conditions for residential and non-residential customers, as well safety standards for connecting customers.</p>
<p>Now larger systems will be eligible to earn credits – businesses with solar power systems and wind turbines up to 2 MW can qualify, while homeowners can receive credits for solar power systems up to 25 kW and wind turbines up to 500 kW.</p>
<p>Buildings in New York City that install solar power systems or green roofs will also be eligible for property tax abatements.</p>
<p>“The generation of renewable energy and fuel sources has long been a priority of mine,” says Paterson. “By signing these bills, New York is taking a major first step to begin aggressively competing on a national renewable energy stage.”</p>
<p>Paterson says he hopes the legislation will drive investment by businesses and homeowners in renewable energy technologies in the region.</p>
<p>For further information:<br />
<a
href="http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_0808083.html"
rel="external">www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_0808083.html</a><br />
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href="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S07171&sh=t"
rel="external">assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S07171&sh=t</a><br />
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href="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S08415&sh=t"
rel="external">assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S08415&sh=t</a><br />
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href="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S08481&sh=t"
rel="external">assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S08481&sh=t</a><br />
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href="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S08145&sh=t"
rel="external">assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S08145&sh=t</a><br />
<a
href="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S07553&sh=t"
rel="external">assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S07553&sh=t</a></p>
http://www.energyefficiencynews.com/policy/i/1086/
2008-08-15T00:00:00-00:00US policy, New York, microgeneration, renewables, building and design