DiNapoli: Municipalities Could Save With Solar Power
Six municipalities in New York State could save nearly a million dollars in energy costs by relying on solar power, according to an audit released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
The audit also found that these local governments could reduce air pollution by millions of pounds over the life of the panels.
“With the rising cost and dwindling quantity of fossil fuels, along with the toll on the environment and public health, it makes sense to promote the use of renewable and clean energy sources,” said DiNapoli. “Local governments can realize financial savings by utilizing solar power and taking advantage of state programs that provide important support.”
Auditors evaluated the use of solar power by Albany County, the Ulster County towns of Woodstock and Rosendale, the Ulster County Village of New Paltz, the Nassau County Town of Hempstead, and the Tompkins County Town of Lansing. These municipalities received financial and technical assistance from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) for their programs.
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