How Mayor Mamdani Could Advance Solar in NYC - CleanTechnica

The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) has released a detailed “playbook” outlining ten key policy recommendations for Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani to advance solar power and energy storage in New York City. The proposals aim to lower electricity bills, improve air quality, and enhance the city’s resilience by setting ambitious goals such as raising NYC’s solar capacity target to 2 gigawatts by 2035 and energy storage to 2 gigawatts by 2030. The playbook also emphasizes aligning local fire codes with state regulations to enable safe residential battery installations and supporting legislation to make solar and storage tax abatements refundable for nonprofits and affordable housing. Additional recommendations include allowing covered buildings to purchase credits from local behind-the-meter solar systems for compliance with Local Law 97, clarifying the use of solar and storage for emissions reduction beyond 2029, and expediting electrical inspections through self-certification or expanded special inspections. NYSEIA also calls for greater transparency from Con Edison