PSEG Long Island Develops Plan to Meet New York State Goals
In 2019, New York State (NYS) passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, known as CLCPA or the Climate Act, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions drastically. Under the Climate Act, GHG emissions will be reduced 40 and 85 percent by 2030...
New Clean Energy Tax Credit Incentives
The Inflation Reduction Act was recently passed in August 2022. The act made a multitude of tax credits available, particularly to individuals and homeowners who utilize clean energy technologies. Additionally, there are credits of a similar nature for businesses and...
Complying with NYC LL97—Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions for Certain Buildings in NYC
The City of New York enacted Local Law 97 (LL97) in 2019 as a part of the Climate Mobilization Act to reduce carbon emissions from buildings. These carbon capping standards are applicable from 2024 onward and will become more stringent over time, with a goal to reduce...
Hazardous Waste Determination and How It Could Save You Money
Your company may be spending excess money on storing/shipping wastes that have been incorrectly classified as hazardous waste. The EPA’s regulatory definitions of hazardous waste are complex, so it is easy to misclassify waste as hazardous. This blog is designed to...
New FEMA Resilience Loan Grants Available for Communities
How Much Is Available? FEMA is making funds available to communities in a new grant program called ‘Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)’ or ‘STORM RLF Program’. The program is initially making $50 million available, then up to $100 million each year,...
NYC Office of Environmental Remediation Proposed Enforcement Authority Rule Public Hearing on October 28—What You Need to Know
The New York City Office of Environmental Remediation (OER) manages New York City’s Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), which focuses on vacant and contaminated properties, with the objective of remediating these parcels prior to construction and restoring them to...
Walden Completes Renewable Energy Production and Storage Review and Feasibility Study at Water Treatment Plant
Introduction Walden recently completed a Renewable Energy Production and Storage Review and Feasibility Study (Study) at a Water Treatment Plant for a community in New York. The purpose of this Study was to provide a resource for the community to better understand the...
Your Guide to Spray Booths, Part Three: New York State’s Air Code
There are many regulations that apply to spray booths in New York City, but this does not mean that spray booths located outside of the city are exempt from regulations. Regardless of your spray booth’s location, you must ensure that you are in compliance with local,...
Your Guide to Spray Booths, Part Two: New York City’s Air Pollution Control Code and DOB/FDNY Codes for Spray Booths
It is essential to know that in NYC, several mayoral agencies–and other stakeholders–could be involved in the process of installing a new spray booth and ensuring compliance. For instance, an owner/operator must file an application with the NYC Department of Building...
Your Guide to Spray Booths, Part One: Are Your Employees and the Public Protected?
How we benefit from air quality regulations In 2016, New York City adopted the Air Pollution Control Code (NYC Administrative Code, Title 24, Chapter 1) which is enforced by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP or DEP). The Air Code was written and...