New York’s investments in clean energy are
helping homeowners save money on their
utility bills while reducing the state’s share of the
pollution that is changing our climate.
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
(RGGI), created to reduce global warming...
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New York’s investments in clean energy are
helping homeowners save money on their
utility bills while reducing the state’s share of the
pollution that is changing our climate.
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
(RGGI), created to reduce global warming
pollution from power plants in the Northeast,
has become the linchpin of New York’s clean
energy strategy, helping consumers use
energy more efficiently and accelerating the
deployment of renewable energy technologies.
Through September 30, 2011, New York has
raised $345 million from auctioning RGGI
allowances, or carbon dioxide credits.
More
than $32 million in RGGI dollars is currently
helping homeowners reduce their electric
bills and invest in weatherization and energy
conservation measures, such as sealing air leaks,
installing insulation, energy efficient windows,
and doors, and mounting solar panels.
RGGI
investments are also encouraging New Yorkers
to install more efficient heating and water
heaters.
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