The New York State VDER program offers energy credits, aiding residents and building owners in cutting energy costs and carbon footprint. Through the Community Distributed Generation (CDG) initiative, renewable projects earn credits for their grid contributions, and subscribers enjoy bill savings of 6-10%. CDG projects, integrating with smart technologies, reduce line losses and emissions. Despite energy not being directly delivered, the collective impact of programs like VDER and new technologies contributes significantly to slowing climate change.