Overview
New York is a national leader in clean energy, with ambitious goals including 6 gigawatts of distributed solar by 2025, 70% renewable electricity by 2030, and ensuring that 40% of clean energy investments benefit disadvantaged communities. Achieving these targets requires projects that expand access to affordable, low-carbon power at scale.
Challenge
Many households and small businesses, particularly in rural and low-to-moderate income communities, are unable to install rooftop solar due to cost, ownership, or structural limitations. The Genesee 4 Community Solar project was developed to remove these barriers and extend the benefits of clean energy to customers who otherwise could not participate.
Solution
Catalyze’s Genesee 4 Community Solar project delivers clean electricity directly to the local grid, enabling residents and small businesses to subscribe and receive solar credits on their utility bills without installing on-site equipment. Subscribers to Genesee 4 receive a 20% discount on solar bill credits, delivering immediate and ongoing utility savings. The project was thoughtfully sited on rural land with a design approach that preserves surrounding agricultural use and allows for full restoration at the end of the system’s life.
