The residential electricity customers will be able to access the energy efficiency program in the Con Edison service territory throughout New York City and Westchester County.

In addition to helping worthy organizations reduce their electricity costs and carbon footprints, each solar donation will include an educational component to help New Yorkers learn more about the importance of this renewable and pollution-free resource.

According to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, each kilowatt of new solar photovoltaic installed avoids 1,254 pounds of carbon dioxide pollution a year.

Green Mountain is a competitive retail provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions.