Promoting Solar Equity: Residential Photovoltaic Adoption Trends in New York State

Hosted by the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) as part of our Research for People & Planet webinar series.
In this webinar, we look at the current state of the energy transition to clean energy sources like solar power, with a focus on the residential photovoltaic market in New York State. BU researchers are exploring the financial and social factors that drive the installation of rooftop solar, including cost, peer influence, and community norms. Our discussion highlights the importance of ensuring equitable access to clean energy, particularly in lower-income communities that not only bear the burden of historical energy and environmental injustices but also currently lag in solar adoption rates.
Learn more about the dynamics of this energy shift, the implications for an equitable distribution of resources, and what steps can be taken to ensure a just and inclusive transition.
Featuring:
IGS core faculty Robert Kaufmann, Professor, Earth & Environment, College of Arts & Sciences, Boston University
Anita Tendler, Doctoral Researcher and Boston University alum
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