Over the last five years, the New York State community solar market has become one of the most vibrant and important in the industry. NPM data currently tracks 185 operational community solar projects in the state with over 1,000 pre-operational projects in the interconnection queue.

Astoria. Gowanus. Harlem River. Hell Gate. Arthur Kill.

These are the names of some of New York City's 19 peaker plants that dot the landscape of the South Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and other low-income communities of color. The plants generate 6,093 MW of fossil-fueled capacity across 89 individual units that are aging and well past retirement, with some still running on fuel oil or kerosene.