These projects will support Renewable Heat NY program which anticipates promoting the expansion biomass heating market and raises consumer awareness.
It will also support the development of advanced technology heating products, develop local sustainable heating markets and encourage the use of this renewable fuel.
The funding has been provided through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Energy and Environmental Performance of Biomass-fired Heating Equipment program.
The program promotes the entry of high-efficiency biomass technologies into the marketplace.
Cuomo said, "By investing in advanced biomass technologies across the state, we are actively reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and building a greener New York.
"Under our Renewable Heat NY initiative, we are supporting projects that phase out old, inefficient, and polluting technologies and helping to grow the biomass clean energy industry. These efforts will encourage economic growth in local communities and contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment for New Yorkers."
