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 …

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 …

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: •   …

Ex-Pennsylvania Governor Rendell to Join NYC-Based ThinkEco

The former Governor of Pennsylvania, Edward G. Rendell, will be joining the New York City-based technology innovation firm ThinkEco, Inc., according to an announcement. Mr. Rendell was the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania until last month when his term expired. He will be joining ThinkEco as an advisory board member, and will chiefly be involved in …

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 …

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 …

Ocean Breezes the Next Best Place for Power

A new report shows that the next direction for progress in the development of alternative forms of energy resources lies in offshore wind. According to the report there are now in the works about six gigawatts (GW) worth of offshore wind projects on the Atlantic coast. This amount of energy is the equivalent of five …

School Power Naturally Teaches About Alternative Resources

Education is the main thrust of the School Power…Naturally program. Sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, this innovative program seeks to give teachers and students the materials to become more informed about solar and wind power solutions as alternative energy resources, especially for New Yorkers. School Power…Naturally is a $2.1 …