NYSERDA Announces $10 Million Available For Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development Projects
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced $10 million available under the fifth round of the Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development Program as part of Round XIII of Governor Kathy Hochul’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative announced on May 15. Projects funded through this program are advancing decarbonization and stimulating economic development in disadvantaged communities in support of the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050 and ensure at least 35 percent, with a goal of 40 percent, of the benefits of clean energy investments be directed to disadvantaged communities. […]