New York City Energy Initiative

The New York City Council approved the “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality” initiative and an ensuing set of zoning changes to support the city’s goal of slashing carbon emissions 80% below 2005 levels by 2050. The initiative does the following:

• Removes zoning impediments to rooftop solar,
• Solar parking canopies over all parking areas,
• Onshore wind, and EV charging and energy storage systems,
• EV charging, and up to 20% of spaces for shared EV charging and car-share use. 
• Encourages the use of bicycles and other micromobility vehicles by creating clear allowances for public bicycle parking.

For more see: NYC overhauls zoning to boost renewables, electrification