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Goals:
Achieve 2000 MW of PV and
increased solar thermal use throughout New York State during the next 10 years
-- through a bold new initiative modeled on the California Solar Initiative ordered by the CA Public Service
Commission in 2006 to achieve 3000 MW of PV over the next 11 years.
Expand the manufacturing
of solar technologies in New York State -- Building on
recent successes in-state with semiconductor and fuel cell manufacturing.
Increased manufacturing of solar technologies could utilize idle or under-utilized manufacturing and
fabrication plants and could increase jobs and revenue.
Increase awareness among
legislators and other elected officials of the environmental, economic development and energy supply benefits of
solar energy use - an emission free, climate neutral energy source!
4.
Participate in policy and regulatory processes
-- to ensure the needs of the
solar industry are understood and
considered when making key decisions.
5.
Help train the future workforce
through education, training, and internships..
2009 Initiatives:
1.
Organize and present a Solar Industry Conference and Trade Show.
The NYSEIA conference will be part of ASES Solar 2009 in Buffalo. Special rates for NYSEIA members,
part of the proceeds to benefit NYSEIA Sign up today! Visit www.ases.org
2. Organize and host
Training Sessions on Solar Energy.
3. Continue the
PV Installer Internship Program.
4. Encourage constituent meetings on solar energy issues through NYSEIA's
Solar
Action Network.
5.
Participate in legislative discussions on solar energy legislation and
educate
members and the public
on key policy and regulatory issues.
6. Define phase 2 of the
Renewable Portfolio Standard, including funding level and how incentive programs will work.
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