The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority completed a study which encourages New York lawmakers to invest in solar energy. The study showed that although energy consumers will most likely experience increases in their utilities bill, the potential benefits outweigh the potential rate hikes. The NYSERDA report was released on Tuesday showing …
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The latest scheme coming from Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s office is to transform the many garbage dumps around New York into solar energy farms. PlaNYC for a Greater Greener NYC The plan is just one more part of the ongoing “Greater, Greener” sustainability plan, an all-encompassing project which at the moment contains 132 initiatives designed to …
Analysts have guessed the New York may have the potential to harness the sun’s rays to produce up to 20%, or more, of its energy needs. But in order to achieve this number in an efficient way, it is necessary to know which rooftops in the city are the most useful for the production of …
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The mega successful search engine developer Google has been busy developing projects in the renewable energy sector. Wind Farm in California Google has already invested $400 million in a variety of clean-energy projects, with $55 million dedicated to the support of a wind farm in California. And more is coming to the rest of the …
Brooklyn IKEA Installs Solar Panels The Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA has announced that their Brooklyn store now has a total solar energy system installed on the roof which is now commissioned, completely functioning and even certified by the electric utility Con Edison as well as officials in the city. Largest in the City Spokesmen …
Jason Post, spokesman for New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg announced today that the mayor will unveil several new proposals designed to reduce New York’s carbon footprint as well as to help New Yorkers conserve energy. The plans are to be announced tomorrow in a speech which Mayor Bloomberg will deliver at Harlem Stage, a …
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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 …
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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: • …
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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 …
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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 …
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