New York has announced a significant slate of renewable energy projects, including three offshore wind farms and nearly two dozen solar and hydroelectric facilities. The projects are expected to provide up to 12% of the state’s power demand. However, environmentalists have raised concerns about the lack of details on these projects as they are yet to be proven green. Other notable developments include the support of Massachustts’ governor for an offshore wind supply chain facility at Brayton Point. A New York community college seeks $4.5 million from the state university system to develop an up-to-6 MW solar farm. A Maine board advances regulations to phase out electric car sales in the state, but does not proceed with a similar electric truck policy due to cost concerns. In New York, Long Island residents worry about potential harm from a six-acre battery storage facility under development in Holtsville.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
