New York Solar Development and Jobs Act of 2011 - Summer

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Semester

Summer 2011

The New York Solar Industry Development and Jobs Act of 2011 aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence by generating 2.5% of the state’s electricity from solar photovoltaic power by 2025. The report evaluates fossil fuel impacts and solar technology, concluding that solar expansion supports a more sustainable energy system.

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