Dive Summary:

• New York legislators are considering a bill to mend some weaknesses in the state's energy infrastructure exposed by Hurricane Sandy. That bill will add 2,200 megawatts of solar power to New York’s energy mix by 2023, thereby powering 400,000 homes.
• The Bill has gained momentum in the Assembly and now awaits action by the Ways & Means Committee to enable an Assembly floor vote. With only 16 days remaining in the 2013 legislative session, the push to pass the legislation is on.
• About 90% of New Yorkers support the increasing use of solar and 10,000 people sent messages urging for a vote in favor of the bill.

From the article:
“Currently, New York ranks 12th in the USA for total installed solar capacity and has enough in place to power 27,000 homes. Last year, $257 million was invested in solar in the state, a 91% increase over 2011.”