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STORAGE ON CRITICAL INFRASTUCTURE
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Sustainable CUNY collaborated with partners to conduct and publish a technical analysis of
critical infrastructure in NYC as part of the Smart DG Hub- Resilient Solar Project supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Economic and Resiliency Impact of PV and Storage on New York Critical Infrastructure. Analysis results demonstrate that the inclusion of energy storage in traditional PV projects has real economic and resiliency benefits for the sites studied for this report. The report will be used as a tool to initiate conversations among policymakers tasked with making energy and resiliency investment decisions for the city. The report analyzed the technical and economic viability of solar and storage on three critical infrastructure sites in NYC: a school that is part of a coastal storm shelter system, a fire station that was flooded during Sandy, and a NYCHA senior center that serves as a cooling center during heat emergencies. This analysis differs from previous solar-plus-storage studies by placing a monetary value on resiliency and thus, in essence, modeling a new revenue stream for the avoided cost of a power outage. Analysis results show that resilient PV can be economically viable for NY C's critical infrastructure and that it may be similarly beneficial to other commercial buildings across the city. See more reports
NY SOLAR MAP: IN YOUR AREA 
One of the tools that separates the
NY Solar Map and Portal from other solar mapping tools is the integration of local program information and educational resources that are tailored to the address you insert into the map. In addition to the In Your Area tool, the Solar Connect feature allows users to receive quotes from NYSERDA qualified solar installers, and sort contractors based on their offerings and the number of projects they have completed within your area .Video Tutorials
NY GRIDS:HOW MUCH PV IN THE WORKS?
New York 'Investor Owned Utilities' (IOU's) now regularly submit both the planned and the connected 'Distributed Energy Resources' (DER) to the Public Service Commission PSC. NY Solar Ombudsmen work with partners to create snapshots of what is connected, and what's in the queue. Net Metering Analysis and Capacity Tracking
PV AND THE 2016 UNIFORM CODE CHANGES
Hundreds logged in to the PV Trainers Network webinar on 'Solar PV Systems and Changes to 2016 Uniform Code in New York State' on July 13. The webinar summarized the newly adopted code changes  (2015 International I-Codes | 2014 National Electrical Code |2016 Uniform Code Supplement) which become fully effective on October 3, 2016. Several examples of the options and alternatives to the Roof Top Access and Ventilation requirements for Fire Fighters and First Responders were also provided. If you missed the webinar you can view the Uniform Code Changes Webinar 
SOLAR IN THE CITY
FAQ FOR INSTALLING SOLAR IN NYC
As the NYC solar market continues to grow and evolve, Sustainable CUNY's Solar Ombudsmen are charged with facilitating and supporting its development. The NYC Solar Ombudsmen have worked with partners at the NYC Department of Buildings, the Fire Department of NY and other City agencies to prepare a collection of responses to some of the most frequently asked questions they receive from solar installers in the City. NYC Solar FAQ's If you have additional questions, please contact a solar ombudsman at nysolar@cuny.edu.

SOLARIZE NYC: MAKING SOLAR SIMPLE
The NYC Solar Partnership is holding a public information session on August 17th  for communities and stakeholders interested in helping their community 'go solar' by submitting an application to the Solarize NYC program and leading a localized solarize campaign. Sign up to attend
NY SOLAR MAP: ANALYTICS
Jurisdictional Partner: Hempstead
 
Find the Solar Statistics for your city, town or village on the NY Solar Map and Portal
NYSolar Smart is a strategic effort led by Sustainable CUNY of the City University of New York that supports Federal, State and NYC solar initiatives to strategically remove barriers to large scale solar deployment.      
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PVTN WORKSHOPS 

Solar Permitting and Inspection Methods 
 
8/2 Orchard Park

8/3 Bath 

9/16 Copiague

10/1 Orchard Park 

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Solar PV Permitting and Inspection Methods - NYS Code Enforcement Officer's In-Service Training Conference
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Solar PV for Engineers

8/4 Orchard Park

9/9 Copiague

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Municipal Solar Policy
 
 
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Land Use Planning &  Zoning for Solar 
 
 
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Planning and Zoning for Solar & Introduction to Shared Solar

8/24 Bath

8/25 Rochester  
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Safety & Fire Considerations for Solar
 
  9/6 Long Lake 
 
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Solar PV for Architects: Evaluation and Design Fundamentals

 9/30 Orchard Park  
10/7 Copiague


 
 

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