NYC Solar Thermal

solarthermalthumbIn hot and sunny regions, solar thermal systems can be a great decision. But even in New York's relatively cold climate, solar water heaters can help provide year-round hot water for homes and businesses. The economics of solar water heaters depend largely on the available incentives and on the type of fuel being displaced. For example, a customer that has an expensive source of energy to heat their water, such as electricity or fuel oil, will receive greater benefits from going solar than a customer using relatively lower cost natural gas.

NYC Solar thermal roadmap

The NYC Solar Thermal Road Map will establish a strategic plan for the future growth of a solar thermal market in the city. Through this report, CUNY is working with the NYC Solar Thermal Roundtable of industry stakeholders and partners to actively address barriers, devise strategies for leveraging potential opportunities, as well as design useful tools to support market growth. Findings from the NYC Economic Development Corporation Solar Thermal pilot program helped inform the NYC Solar Thermal Roadmap. The roadmap aims to serve as a framework to integrate relevant initiatives across the city and is expected to be available shortly. Sign up here to be added to our distribution list.

nyc solar thermal roundtable

New York City Economic Development Corporation
Mayor’s Office for Long-term Planning and Sustainability
NYC Clean Heat
NYC Department of Buildings
NYC Department of City Administrative Services
New York State Public Service Commission
Community Environmental Center
BrightPower
NYSEIA
Earthkind
Quixotic Energy Systems, Inc.
Plumbers Local One
Con Edison
National Grid

Staten Island Jewish Community Center
Enterprise Community Partners
Heatspring
Kew-Forest Plumbing and Heating
Steinway
South Bronx Sustainable Bio-Diesel
Get Solar LLC
ERS
Walden Renewables
SunShine Solar Technologies
Paradigm Partners
PWB Management
Renewable Energy Global
Green Power Solutions