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Community Solar at Queensbridge Houses

NYCHA Sol Purpose

New YorkNY

Attributes

  • State New York
  • Utility type Investor-owned utility (IOU)
  • Regulatory Structure Regulated
  • Community Solar Bill Credit Value Value of Solar
  • Community Solar Enabling Legislation Yes
  • Value of State Level RECs & Subsidies Moderate = 10% to 25% of value stack
  • Eligible for Tax Benefits Yes
  • Installation type Roof
  • Year energized 2021
  • Project capacity 1,800 KW AC
  • LMI Share of Capacity 25%
  • LMI Requirement Carve-out
  • Energy Rate Average $0.18
  • LMI Customer Savings 15%
  • Minimum LMI Savings Mandated No
  • Potential # LMI Subscribers 100

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