Accent Energy Offers Consumers Choices

Since the onset of deregulation of the energy marketplace in New York, several energy service companies, or ESCOs have developed to compete for consumers’ loyalty and pocketbooks. This healthy competition has contributed to lowered prices, improved customer service, and motivating companies to be more responsive and responsible to the needs of the communities in which …

Consumers Willing to Pay for Green Energy

In a recent study conducted by Vestas Wind Systems A/S, it was found that 50% of consumers are willing to pay more for products that are from companies that use renewable energy.  Morten Albæk, the chief marketing officer of this wind turbines company said that the data shows that “consumers have a strong preference for …

NYSERDA Offers Incentives for Going Green

Building owners in New York may be eligible to receive financial incentives for the New York State Energy Research and Development Administration (NYSERDA) from the innovative program, the New York Green Residential Building Program (GRBP.) If the owner can prove that the building meets the requirements of the program then they might be eligible to …

Saratoga Hosts Green Energy Education Conference

Saratoga, New York played host this week to the fourth national conference entitled “Clean Energy Workforce: Education Conference.” The stated goal of the conference is to discuss creative and effective ways to educate workers in the renewable and energy efficiency workforce. This conference is the only national even which brings together innovative teachers who specialize …