Deregulation Helps Consumers Save Money

Ever since New York State deregulated  power companies, including Con Edison, New Yorkers have had the opportunity to save money by shopping around for the best service among the many suppliers of electricity and natural gas, known as ESCOs (Energy Supply Company.) If you haven’t switched to a different supplier because you were afraid that …

Solar-Powered Charging Station Debuts in New York

Unique Solar Powered Charging Station Unveiled in Brooklyn New York’s first, and one of the world’s only solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations began powering up cars this past March in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The park is located along Brooklyn’s East River shoreline, and is a 34 hectare experiment in sustainability overlooking the river. Beautiful …

NYSERDA Funding Renewable Energy Projects in New York

The Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) of New York will support the distribution of $250 million through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Public Service Commission for the development of a large variety of renewable energy generation projects in New York State. The monies will be awarded through a competitive …

Statement From Entergy About New York Nuclear Power

Entergy Nuclear runs several nuclear power plants around the country and in New York State. In light of the tragic and frightening events taking place in Japan as a result of the earthquake that hit the enormous there on Friday March 11, Entergy released a statement which expressed sympathy with the people of Japan and …

Solar Energy Organization Helps Brighten New York

NYSEIA Unique in New York There is only one trade association in New York State which is dedicated to supporting and advancing the solar energy industry, and that is the NYSEIA- New York Solar Energy Industries Association.  Created and launched in 1994, since then membership has grown to include the following companies and organizations: •   …

New York Energy Forum Educating Public on Urgent Energy Issues

Anyone interested in the issue of energy in New York should be aware of an educational body which is dedicated to helping the public understand the important regional, national and global issues involving energy today. The New York Energy Forum, Inc. is an organization which is under the auspices of the non-profit corporation Law of …

Ice Energy Coming to New York

Ice Energy will be coming to New York after forging a partnership with contract-manufacturer Mercury Corporation.  Mercury Corp is based in Hammondsport, and together with Ice Energy will create a manufacturing plant in New York State. Ice Energy produces a storage device for energy which they call ‘Ice Bear.’ The Ice Bear is placed on …

New Energy New York Promoting Technology Development

The mission of New Energy New York is to join together a number of technology organizations in the pursuit of initiatives which support new energy technologies; which promote New York State as a center of the development of those new technologies; and to expand the economic development which will place New York as a major …

Incentives for Building Energy Efficient Homes from NYSERDA

The State of New York, through the NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) offers several opportunities for low to moderate income families to become more energy efficient, saving money in the long run. The ‘Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR™’ is available to help households to reduce energy costs by taking a …

Praise for New York Solar Thermal Incentive Program

According to the Solar Home and Business Journal, the New York Solar Energy Industries Association is pleased with New York State’s incentive program designed to promote the development of the solar thermal energy industry. The NYSEIA praised officials for establishing an incentive program worth $25 million over a five year period which will encourage residential …