New York State is ready to jump-start energy storage and renewable resource projects to modernize their energy grid. To do so, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering project managers the chance to receive funding from a fund worth $15.5 million. This money is just one part of a larger, Clean… Keep reading →
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NYSERDA Offering $15.5 million to Grow New York Energy Storage
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