"Clean energy is our future, and Long Island is leading the state in growing our clean tech economy and achieving our climate change goals," Cuomo said in a statement.

"The continued success of the solar market is fueled by the economic and environmental benefits of clean energy as we reduce emissions, help residents save on their energy bills, and drive local job growth across the state," he added

Residential solar adoption has skyrocketed as Long Island homeowners search for ways to reduce electricity costs that are some of the nation’s most expensive.