60,000-square-foot facility to triple amount of local produce for NY Tri-State
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority provided $1 million.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority provided $1 million in funding towards the project to expand the greenhouse and help Gotham Greens reduce its energy consumption.
These funds helped pay for the installation of high-efficiency lighting, cooling and automated crop production systems.
Energy efficiency is a major component of Governor Cuomo’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) to build a clean, resilient and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers, as the State works to reduce energy use in buildings by 23 percent by 2030.
New York State Empire State Development is also providing Gotham Greens with up to $152,000, in Excelsior Jobs Program Tax Credits in exchange for Gotham Greens' commitment to create and sustain a minimum of 46 full-time jobs through 2024.
They are currently at 40 full time jobs and expect to exceed more than 50 in the next few months. ■