community solar

The new program was announced during the annual New York State Green Building Conference and allows residents who can’t install their own solar panels to benefit from other solar farms.

Mayor Bill Brazill made the project contingent on residents getting access to the cheaper energy.

Utica’s new community solar initiative offers residents a 10% energy bill reduction by connecting to local solar projects, with up to 20% savings for those in public assistance programs.

More than 200 people from across the state packed a sold-out conference room in Syracuse Friday to learn more about what could be the next significant…