The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports a significant increase in household investment in distributed energy resources since 2015, driven by rising incomes and technologies like rooftop solar and electric vehicles. In New York, distributed solar has outpaced utility-scale projects, benefiting local communities. Rooftop solar notably reduces energy costs for low-income families by up to 77%. Federal initiatives are directing investments towards electric vehicle infrastructure in these areas. There are calls to raise New York’s solar goal to 20 GW by 2035 for greater economic benefits.