Business View Civil & Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 8

58 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 village of Ballston Spa has a vibrant somewhat walkable commercial area with a grocery store and lots of room to grow. In addition to improving walkability, Connolly also helped create the Ballston Clean Energy Committee to implement the NYSERDA (The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) Clean Energy Communities Program. The committee’s paperwork has been submitted and, in the meantime, Ballston is considering being the first municipality in New York State to offer a town-wide opt-out Community Solar program. He details, “There would be a window where everyone would receive education on the specifics and how it would benefit them. They would then decide. So far, we don’t see the downside because it’ll end up providing savings throughout Ballston. They won’t have to do anything; it’ll appear as clean energy credits. We’re excited about that.” The town is also excited about recent changes to PHONE 518.371.0799 WEB mjels.com LOCATION Clifton Park, NY Helping you create a solid path for your community’s future.