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City-owned rooftops and parking lots are ripe for solar and battery storage, NYC comptroller says
New York City's 15,000 city-owned parcels offer significant potential for solar panels and battery storage, according to a report by City Comptroller Mark Levine. The report recommends bundling projects across rooftops, parking lots, and public properties to attract investors, reduce costs, and enhance grid resilience. Specific sites like Queens Borough Hall and Orchard Beach parking lot are highlighted as examples.
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