NYSDEC Releases Revised Petroleum and Chemical Bulk Storage Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced it adopted revised petroleum bulk storage (PBS) and chemical bulk storage (CBS) regulations in June 2023. The primary goal of these revisions is to make the language between existing federal...
EPA Proposes Ban on Most Uses of PCE
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to address the unreasonable risk of human health impacts presented by tetrachloroethylene (aka perchloroethylene, or PCE) under its conditions of use. The proposed ban is based on EPA's December 2020...
Your Guide to Creating Sustainable Operations, Part Two: Getting Started
The energy needed to operate large facilities, whether water/wastewater treatment operations, manufacturing plants, or maintenance facilities, can be costly. With the price of traditional fuel increasing and the ultimate goal of eliminating use of fossil fuels,...
Now Available: More Incentives and Assistance for Reducing Carbon Emissions
Several new incentives to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions are now available for building owners and managers. These incentives and assistance are available at the federal, state and local level. There are currently incentives being offered from the...
Renewable Energy Tax Credit Application Deadline Approaching
In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act led to the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (48C) Program. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, 48C was expanded. Qualified organizations nationwide now have access to $10 billion in tax credits...
Walden Employee Spotlight: Lou Donates His Hair
Lou Goldstein, Project Engineer at Walden, cut his hair this past weekend! A haircut is not always a particularly notable occasion, but we wanted to highlight this particular case because Lou donated his hair to an awesome non-profit. Children With Hair Loss is an...
Energy Benchmarking Reports in New York City
In 2009, New York City passed Local Law 84 (LL84), which requires owners of buildings that meet certain criteria to report annually on their property's energy and water use. The law was passed to determine how much energy and water is consumed by the City’s buildings...
DiscoverE’s Summer of STEM 2023 Program Starts Next Week!
Are you looking for fun, science-based activities to occupy your school-age kids this summer? Check out DiscoverE’s “Summer of STEM!” DiscoverE is the organization behind several engineering-focused initiatives, including Engineers Week and World Engineering Day....
Comments on PFAS in Biosolids Draft Policy Due July 10, 2023
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is accepting comments on a draft policy intended to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) until July 10, 2023. The policy, Draft Division of Materials Management Program Policy 7 –...
New York State Begins Ban on Natural Gas
The New York Legislature recently approved a new $229 billion state budget. This budget includes provisions which will ban the installation of natural gas utilities, equipment, and appliances during the construction of most new buildings. The ban includes gas stoves,...