New York has implemented an agressive policy in which is wants to achieve 30% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2015. This policy is referred to as the "Renewable Portfolio Standard" (RPS), which seeks to increase the proportion of renewable electricity used by retail customers.
Please check out Incentives that are available for the following areas:
Solar Electric Systems/Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic (PV)/Solar Electric technology uses the energy of the sun to generate electricity. Photovoltaics are used in a variety of products from consumer items to commercial systems.
Photovoltaic Incentives with NY State Energy Research & Development Authority
Solar Thermal Technology
This type of technology uses the power of the sun to generate thermal energy. This type of technology is known as "Solar Heating and Cooling"
Solar Thermal Incentives with NY State Energy Research & Development Authority
Wind Turbines
Wind Turbines are able to convert wind into electricity.
Wind Incentives with NY State Energy Research & Development Authority
Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
Heat pumps are able to move heat from the soil in the ground to a house and do the reverse in the summer, which would allows for the use of less electricity than traditional heating and cooling systems.