AHP Rooftop Solar Grant Program
Homeowners in eligible neighborhoods may qualify for grant assistance to install rooftop solar panels on their homes. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity that you can use. Any excess electricity generated results in a credit on your utility bill. This program, combined with energy efficiency measures which help you reduce the amount of electricity you need, results in significant utility bill savings!
Eligibility Requirements
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Background
The Affordable Housing Partnership (AHP) was awarded a Cleaner Greener Communities grant to carry out projects that provide environmental and economic benefits to Sheridan Hollow and similar neighborhoods in the Capital Region.
What is the Cleaner Greener Communities Program?
The Cleaner Greener Communities (CGC) Program is a program of the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA). CGC encourages communities to develop and implement sustainable practices that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other carbon emission reductions. The CGC Program was funded with proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the purpose of which is to lower carbon emissions in participating states.
Eligibility Requirements
- Earn less than 80% area median income
- Own and occupy your home in downtown neighborhoods of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Cohoes, Watervliet, Green Island and Rensselaer
- Participate in or already have completed an energy audit and recommended energy efficiency upgrades to their home
- Have a home that’s a good fit for rooftop solar. If improvements are needed to your roof or electric system, additional repair funds are available.
Get started!
- Please review this hand out for more information about the program and process.
- Submit eligibility documentation. Contact Susan Cotner at 518-434-1730 x 403 or email her at scotner@ahphome.org.
- Schedule a free home Energy Audit. We will guide you through all the next steps.
Background
The Affordable Housing Partnership (AHP) was awarded a Cleaner Greener Communities grant to carry out projects that provide environmental and economic benefits to Sheridan Hollow and similar neighborhoods in the Capital Region.
What is the Cleaner Greener Communities Program?
The Cleaner Greener Communities (CGC) Program is a program of the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA). CGC encourages communities to develop and implement sustainable practices that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other carbon emission reductions. The CGC Program was funded with proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the purpose of which is to lower carbon emissions in participating states.
