New York Doubles Down on Committment to Renewable Energy

Working in the field for nearly two decades, Daniel Tobin possesses a diverse background in the technical, policy, and financial aspects of the energy sector in numerous dealings with the United States Government, most recently working for the US Department of Energy (DOE). In conjunction with his professional career, Daniel Tobin is a member of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE).

The American Council On Renewable Energy recently came out in support of the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) and its plan to increase the amount of electricity that the state draws from sources such as wind and solar (renewables) power to a rate of 50 percent over the next 14 years.

Nearly a quarter of New York’s electricity already comes from renewable energy sources. By working to double that figure, the state positions itself alongside California, Vermont, Oregon, and Hawaii as one of the most aggressive adopters of renewable energy.

With renewable energy coming to the forefront of consumer consciousness, the economics of the platform are predictably on the uptick. According to data from American Wind Energy Association and The Solar Foundation’s annual Solar Jobs Census, approximately 300,000 people work in the field. With costs of renewable energy sources lower and the demand increasing, this field is poised to be a significant driver of America’s economy for the next generation.

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