Low-income households receiving assistance with their utility bills who live in New York state-designated areas historically impacted by pollution will next year automatically get additional credits on their bill from solar and storage projects.

The New York state Public Service Commission on Thursday approved a “Statewide Solar for All” program that allows utilities to procure community solar projects and pass the credits for energy generated on to certain low-income customers. Currently, the program requires most residents to proactively sign up for the type of credit, but the new program would require no action unless eligible customers opt out.

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