The energy policy of the United States is determined by federal,state,and local entities. It addresses issues of energy production,distribution,consumption,and modes of use,such as building codes,mileage standards,and commuting policies. Energy policy may be addressed via legislation,regulation,court decisions,public participation,and other techniques.
The economy of the State of New York is reflected in its gross state product in 2024 of $2.284 trillion,ranking third in size behind the larger states of California and Texas. If New York State were an independent nation,it would rank as the 10th largest economy in the world by nominal GDP. However,in 2019,the multi-state,New York City-centered metropolitan statistical area produced a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of $US2.0 trillion,ranking first nationally by a wide margin and would also rank as the 10th largest GDP in the world.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),established in 1975,is a New York State public-benefit corporation,located in Albany,New York,with regional offices in New York City,Buffalo,and West Valley.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute(EESI) is an independent,bi-partisan 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to promote environmentally sustainable societies. Based out of Washington,DC,EESI seeks to be a catalyst moving society away from environmentally damaging fossil fuels and toward a clean energy future. The organization was established in 1984 by a bipartisan and bicameral group of members of the United States Congress who were concerned with global environmental and energy problems.
Solar power includes solar farms as well as local distributed generation,mostly on rooftops and increasingly from community solar arrays. In 2023,utility-scale solar power generated 164.5 terawatt-hours (TWh),or 3.9% of electricity in the United States. Total solar generation that year,including estimated small-scale photovoltaic generation,was 238 TWh.
The California Valley Solar Ranch (CVSR) is a 250 megawatt (MWAC) photovoltaic power plant in the Carrizo Plain,northeast of California Valley. The project is owned by NRG Energy,and SunPower is the EPC contractor and technology provider. The project constructed on 1,966 acres (796 ha) of a 4,365-acre (1,766 ha) site of former grazing land. It is utilizing high-efficiency,crystalline PV panels designed and manufactured by SunPower. The project includes up to 88,000 SunPower solar tracking devices to hold PV panels that track the sun across the sky.
New York has 2,192 MW of installed wind power capacity as of 2022. Most of New York's wind power is located in upstate New York as onshore wind farms. New York has set a goal of developing 9,000 MW of offshore installed wind power capacity by 2035 that will power an estimated 6 million homes. As of October 2022,New York has five offshore wind farms in development with approximately 4,300 MW installed capacity.
New York energy law is the statutory,regulatory,and common law of the state of New York concerning the policy,conservation,taxation,and utilities involved in energy. Secondary sources have also influenced energy law in New York.
Energy Czar,and also later Climate Czar,is a nickname,using the political term "czar",for the person in the government of the United States given authority over energy or climate policy within the executive branch. This has never been the official title of any office,but has often been informally used to refer to various officials since the 1970s.
The New York Public Service Commission is the public utilities commission of the New York state government that regulates and oversees the electric,gas,water,and telecommunication industries in New York as part of the Department of Public Service. The department's regulations are compiled in title 16 of the New York Codes,Rules and Regulations. The current chairman of the Commission and chief executive of the Department is Rory M. Christian. His term began on June 10,2021 and runs through February 1,2027.
PACE financing is a means used in the United States of America of financing energy efficiency upgrades,disaster resiliency improvements,water conservation measures,or renewable energy installations in existing or new construction of residential,commercial,and industrial property owners. Depending on state legislation,PACE financing can be used to finance water efficiency products,seismic retrofits,resiliency,and other measures with social benefits.
The cabinet of Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo consisted of the executive chamber and the heads of the various departments of the Government of New York. Cuomo took office on January 1,2011,as the 56th governor of New York.
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC),established in 1982,is a non-profit organization working with clean energy. It is based in Latham,New York.
Solar power in Connecticut establishes Connecticut as the second state in the US to reach grid parity,after Hawaii,due to the high average cost of electricity. Installing solar panels for a home provides an estimated 15.6% return on investment.
New York has a renewable portfolio standard of 30% from renewable sources by 2015. In 2015 24% was renewable,6% short of the goal. Wind is the predominant generating technology. In 2018,the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority awarded long-term contracts to 22 utility-scale solar farms,totaling a combined capacity of 646 MW.
Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) is a national trade association representing the advanced energy industry. In 2021,AEE reported over 100 member companies.
Jigar Shah is the director of the Loan Programs Office in the US Department of Energy. Since the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act through Congress in 2021 and 2022,the funds to the Loan Programs Office increased tenfold from $40 billion to $400 billion in order to commercialize emerging clean energy technologies. Shah leads the office in churning out million and billion dollar loans to clean energy technologies majorly advancing the Biden Administration’s efforts to bring clean energy into the United States.
A green bank is a financial institution,typically public or quasi-public,that employs innovative financing techniques and market development tools in collaboration with the private sector to expedite the deployment of clean energy technologies. Green banks use public funds to leverage private investment in clean energy technologies that,despite their commercial viability,have struggled to establish a widespread presence in consumer markets. Green banks aim to reduce energy costs for ratepayers,stimulate private sector investment and economic activity,and expedite the transition to a low-carbon economy.
New York's Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) is a set of multi-year regulatory proceedings and policy initiatives launched in New York state in 2014. REV is intended to transform the way electricity is produced,bought and sold in New York and enable the integration of renewable energy generation and smart grid technologies on the electric grid. REV is ongoing with no predefined end date,and will impact all New York utilities and ratepayers.
The Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) is a project under the United States Department of Energy to provide federal aid to remote communities in the United States for improving their electric infrastructure,energy costs,and resiliency during natural disasters and outages.
