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The solar industry is at a pivotal moment. With historic adoption rates, incredible incentives, and New York leading the way in clean energy growth, businesses, homeowners, and communities alike are looking to solar as a solution for energy independence and cost savings.
Yet, questions abound on the future of solar policy, incentives, and progress as clean energy agendas shift at the Federal level. GreenSpark Solar CEO Kevin Schulte shared his insights on WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson.
As an industry leader and advocate, Kevin has played a critical role in shaping solar policy at the state and national levels. With over 1 GW of renewable energy installed across the country, his insights provide a must-listen perspective for businesses, homeowners, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of clean energy.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 The Growth of Solar – Solar accounted for 66% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the US grid in 2024, while here at home, New York set records for solar deployment, outpacing state goals ahead of schedule. Kevin shares insights on why that is and how that could change.
🔹 The IRA’s Impact and Future – Kevin discusses the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on the solar industry and the importance of protecting key tax incentives that drive investment and job growth.
🔹 Evolving Energy Policy – With shifting priorities in Washington, Kevin breaks down the bipartisan reality of solar expansion, which aspects of the IRA clean industry advocates are fighting to keep in place, and how NYSEIA (New York Solar Energy Industries Association) is championing residential tax credit reform here in New York State.
🔹 Myths vs. Facts About Solar – Addressing common misconceptions, Kevin shares insights on the hard data on solar’s affordability, efficiency, and reliability in today’s energy market.
🔹 Why Now is the Time to Go Solar – With limited-time incentives, businesses and property owners stand to gain significant cost savings by making the switch now.
Watch the Full Conversation:
Solar is the fastest-growing source of new electricity generation in the U.S. New York homeowners and businesses have a unique opportunity to lead the transition to a more sustainable and cost-effective energy future.
Interested in how solar could work for your business or home? Let’s start the conversation.
