Facilities Dive – New York City bill would mandate solar panels on public buildings

Dive Brief:

• New York City council members introduced a bill on Feb. 28 that would mandate solar panel installations on public buildings in an effort to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and long-term energy costs.
• The legislation would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to install 100 megawatts of solar photovoltaic systems on the roofs of city-owned buildings by the end of 2025. The proposal calls for a total installation of 150 MW by 2030 on city-owned buildings and other properties, like parking lots and industrial areas.
• The legislation mandates that the DCAS work with the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability to complete the solar installations. By the end of 2026, the DCAS must create a plan to meet the 2030 goal.

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