Renewable Energy

DISCUSSION: Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, biogas and geothermal. At this time the Renewable Energy Group has decided to focus on promoting solar photovoltaic systems for homeowners. Why to people install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems?

Personal commitment to climate change mitigation
Concern for self and future generations
Solar provides ‘free’ energy
Other

OBJECTIVES OF THIS DOCUMENT

To provide a local guidance document for homeowners considering installation of solar PV systems.

NYSERDA SOLAR INFO

NYSERDA Solar for Your Home: Solar for Your Home – NYSERDA
NYSERDA Solar Options: Solar Options for Your Home – NYSERDA
NYSERDA Community Solar: Community Solar for Your Home – NYSERDA
NYSERDA Unified Solar Permit: Unified Solar Permit – NYSERDA
NYSERDA Local Solar Guidebook: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/NY-Sun/Communities-and-Local-Governments/Solar-Guidebook-for-Local-Governments

OTHER INFO

The Town and Village of Cazenovia have adopted the NYSERDA Unified Solar Permit: Unified Solar Permit – NYSERDA
What is the local permitting process in the Village and Town of Cazenovia? Who should I contact?
- Contact information for Village of Cazenovia
- Contact information for Town of Cazenovia
EPRI Documuent – Overview of Pollinator-Friendly Solar Energy

UNDERSTANDING THE PV INSTALLATION PROCESS

Understanding the PV installation process – from beginning to end, includes descriptive photos. Courtesy of Phil Hofmeyer.

LOCAL SOLAR CONTRACTORS

NYSERDA-Approved Contractors: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/NY-Sun/Solar-for-Your-Home/How-to-Go-Solar/Find-a-contractor
Using a NYSERDA-approved contractor is required in order to receive financial incentives. Using approved contractors does provide a level of quality control.