Renewable Energy
Why Renewable Energy is Important
“We know the country that harnesses the power of clean, renewable energy will lead the 21st century.”
–President Barack Obama, address to Congress, February 24, 2009
Case studies
... showcase how renewable energy is being implemented in New York State. Click on the red text below to read the first few:
Biomass
- Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School District's project to convert their oil-fired maple syrup production facility to burning biomass
- We've compiled a collection of snapshots of biomass projects from across the state
Geothermal
Microhydro
Solar PV
Solar Thermal
- Avery 80-gallon residential solar hot water system
- Wallkill Correctional Facility's 1.6 million BTU solar thermal project
