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 York State Passes Environmental Bond Act to Advance Environmentally Friendly Projects
Election Day is a time for Americans to weigh in on important issues facing our country and local regions. This year, the majority of voters in New York State agreed that it’s time to enter a greener era. The Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond...
Veterans Day 2022
Veterans Day is a day where we honor our nation’s bravest and thank them for their service. November 11th is a special day, originally marked as the day World War I came to an end. It was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 that the Armistice...
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...
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,...
Walden Teams Up with NYSDEC and EFC to Develop Asset Management Programs for New York’s Wastewater Infrastructure
Wastewater infrastructure needs in New York State are ever-increasing. It is difficult for local municipalities to keep pace with costs because of local tax cap restrictions and lagging rate changes. The importance of focusing on infrastructure improvements cannot be...
Proposed Regulations for PFAS in Drinking Water
On October 5, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) proposed regulations for 23 additional emerging contaminants in drinking water. This proposed rulemaking builds upon New York State’s proactive efforts to address emerging contaminants. Specifically,...
Walden President Participates in Lafayette College Lacrosse Virtual Career Day
On October 6, Walden’s president and founder, Joseph Heaney, presented at Lafayette College’s Virtual Career Day. This event was attended by the men’s lacrosse team, which split into two groups: the freshmen and sophomores participated in a session that gave them some...
Now Is the Time to Start Preparing for Your Annual Right-to-Know Tier II Reporting
The New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Annual Right-to-Know filing deadline is just around the corner for facilities handling or storing hazardous substances. If your facility is required to file an annual Tier II Report under the NYC DEP...