Right now, partisan actors are attacking New York’s most affordable, fastest-growing homegrown energy source: solar. While they spread misinformation, we know that hundreds of New York farmers are choosing solar to supplement their income, graze their livestock, keep their land in the family, and produce low-cost electricity for themselves and their communities.
Tell your state lawmakers to reject partisan attacks on solar.
Why it’s important
New York is a national solar energy leader, but some partisan voices are working to shape the conversation against solar.
While these groups push misleading claims and misinformation, we know that New Yorkers in all corners of the state support solar. Farmers across New York are choosing solar to keep their energy bills affordable, generate additional income to support their families, and even grow crops or graze livestock on solar installations. By sharing your support for solar in New York, your policymakers will know why it’s important to reject these divisive claims and maintain New York’s status as a solar leader.
What this means for your community
Solar is abundant, clean, and critical to keeping our electricity bills in check. In fact, by expanding solar power, we can save New Yorkers an estimated $1 billion per year on their electricity bills—all while using less New York farmland than golf courses currently occupy.
New York doesn’t need more culture wars or influencers telling farmers what to harvest. It needs more clean energy.
Our Goal
By raising your voice and advocating for clean, affordable energy, you can show legislators that solar energy and battery storage are important resources for farmers and communities across our state.