Westchester County Honors Pace Energy and Climate Center and Partner WCA with ECO Award

On Earth Day, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s Energy and Climate Center and its partner the Westchester County Association (WCA), were honored for their work developing a Clean Energy Program Portal at the 3^rd annual Westchester County ECO Awards. The portal is a dynamic, searchable guide which serves as a clearinghouse that enables businesses to easily find clean energy programs and incentives available in Westchester County and the surrounding region. The ECO award recognizes outstanding contributions to the environment and sustainability made by residents, students, schools, municipalities, businesses, and other organizations throughout the county. Read more: https://www.pace.edu/news/westchester-county-honors-pace-energy-and-climate-center-and-partner-wca-eco-award?law

Strengthening Small Farms and Their Communities Through Solar Farming

The Pace Energy and Climate Center conducted a study in upstate New York showing how solar farming can have significant positive socio-economic benefits for local farming communities. The report estimates that a 350 MW solar farm generates between $177 million to $229 million in revenues. Other benefits for the local community include stabilizing family farms that provide the land, benefits to local businesses from additional household spending, municipal revenues, and job opportunities throughout the region.

Read the report: https://peccpubs.pace.edu/viewresource/8a9093d18f72d63/Strengthening+Small+Farms+and+Their+Communities+Through+Solar+Farming+-+Ridge+View+350+MW+Solar+PV+Project+Social+and+Economic+Assessment?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0HQtutWUrH09-aD6dBwrTVWEy3eS2Zu7kUEwlG7db7gmVVKb0zs_QpmA8_aem_m7_I-9J9NTRteAu_jwfhEA