Establishes the indigenous black carbon recovery and clean energy manufacturing pilot program in the capital district and adjoining regions; appropriation

This bill creates a pilot program in New York's capital district and surrounding areas to capture black carbon pollution and repurpose it for manufacturing advanced solar technologies. The initiative requires the state to partner with Indigenous Nations, giving them significant roles in decision-making, site selection, and ownership of projects. It includes funding for cleaning up contaminated sites, building local solar manufacturing facilities, and installing solar systems on various lands while prioritizing disadvantaged communities. A $50 million appropriation is provided to cover the costs of this program, which will be evaluated after five years to determine if it should be expanded statewide.