“Cohoes officials have astutely pointed out the funding inequities that currently act as a barrier for municipalities to own and operate their own photovoltaic system,” said New York State Senator Neil D. Breslin and Assembly Member John T. McDonald III. “We agree it is time to level that playing field.” /*** Advertisement ***/ Municipally owned and operated, the city’s proposed floating solar demonstration project would be installed on its secured 14-acre water reservoir for $5.9 million. This includes a federal share of $4.7 million and a non-federal share of $1.2 million. /*** Advertisement ***/ “Technological advancements and increasing adoption of clean energy initiatives are attracting promising growth in the renewable energy market across the country. We are proud to be part of that movement with our work on this impressive floating solar project,” said Jason Wert, RETTEW National Market Leader for renewables.