Tag Archives: renewable energy

As buildings in New York City become more reliant on renewable and stored energy, air source heat pump (ASHP) domestic hot water systems will likely become more prevalent in multifamily buildings over the coming decades. These systems have specific challenges, including: What are the technological barriers? Do any seem insurmountable? How well can new hot […]

In recent years, communities have shifted their focus from net – zero buildings to net – zero energy districts. Also in a New York context, district thinking may well become instrumental for New York to achieve the renewable integration and energy efficiency goals of REV. Through two consecutive panel discussions with industry leaders participants will obtain […]

Attend the Clean Energy Standard public hearing in lower Manhattan to ensure that Gov. Cuomo’s “Clean Energy Standard that aims for a 50% renewables by 2030 goal is enforceable by compelling utilities to purchase a certain amount of renewables from solar and onshore and offshore wind each year. RSVP here.

Will solar panels soon become as iconic to New York's rooftops as the ubiquitous water tower?

Solving climate change means replacing our energy system: the climate change problem is largely a zero carbon global energy development problem. But changing the world’s energy system is easier said than done: economics, global politics, domestic politics, technology, and our personal energy use have to align to make change possible. Each factor influences the next, and time is […]

A discussion of Transition culture, the global movement of communities organizing to build environmental and economic resilience at COFFEED, the socially responsible, sustainable cafe.

Energy week is a "for the industry, by the industry" five-day event that creates synergy between the diverse members of the energy sector.

Revelry By the River is Solar One’s annual Awards Dinner and a celebration of sustainability in New York City. Each year, Revelry honors individuals and companies leading the way in improving New York City’s environmental quality.

Aruba is implementing a broad strategy for creating sustainable prosperity that includes moving to renewable energy, developing a sustainable economy and creating the conditions for stronger communities

Is it possible to harness compost to power your laptop?

Energy storage is key to broader adoption of solar and wind power. Come to a talk at the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space to hear industry experts describe the latest advances in this important technology.

The importance of opting for renewable energy and greener energy providers is paramount, and wind power is an increasingly attractive option.

IBM recently teamed up with CUNY Ventures, a CUNY Economic Development Corporation entity, to develop its smart cities technology with a focus on urban solar market analysis and sustainability.

(Image via NYTimes)   While all those dots in the above image may look like birds traveling north in a V-formation, they are really proposed wind turbines, located about 13 miles south of the Rockaways in Queens. Today, The New York Times reported that, “The proposal for the offshore wind farm, which is scheduled for […]

  Verdant Power has been awarded the first US license for a tidal power generation system. Over the next two years, 30 underwater turbines will be installed on the bottom of the East River and begin to provide hydropower for 10,000 residents of Roosevelt Island. Verdant has been testing parts of the system in the […]

The Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI), a visionary project to promote the design and installation of energy-producing artworks around the world, has partnered with the New York City Parks Department to host an energy design competition for the new 2200 acre Freshkills Park in Staten Island: New York City’s largest park. The competition deadline is July 1; […]