South Fork Wind Project: Working Toward CLCPA Goals
New York is increasingly adopting clean energy strategies to meet the goals set forth in the state’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The CLCPA commits to 100% zero emission electricity by 2040 and sets legally binding emission reduction...
Energy Star Scores for Vehicle Dealerships
Anyone who has bought a major appliance in the past 30 years is undoubtedly well aware of the Energy Star rating system. What began as a humble undertaking to promote more efficient lighting systems in commercial and industrial buildings blossomed into the rating...
8 Keys to Effective Project Planning
Managing projects can be challenging for many reasons. Lack of clear communication with a client regarding priorities and expectations often causes a project to go off track, resulting in failure to meet the project objectives. Unclear direction to project staff can...
NYC Council Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Safety-Related Laws
Overview New York City is experiencing a surge in private ownership of transportation devices (bikes, scooters, etc.) that utilize lithium-ion batteries. Because of that, there has been an alarming trend in fires related to the improper use, storage, and charging of...
New York State’s Green History: From the 1970s to Now
According to the DEC, Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970. This national holiday has led to a variety of acts that keep us and our environment safe, including the Clean Air Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Occupational Safety and...
Year-End Message from Walden
As 2022 draws to a close, Walden's President and Founder, Joseph Heaney, wanted to share his thoughts on the past year and look ahead to 2023. There are several upcoming regulatory changes that we will be sure to stay up to date on, so please stay tuned as we move...
Happy Holidays from Walden
Happy holidays from all of us at Walden! With the new year just around the corner, we want to take a moment to thank all of our clients for their continued support, and the entire Walden team for their incredibly hard work in 2022. Walden is very excited for all that...
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...
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...
How Walden Helps Employees Develop Their Skills
One of our core values at Walden is curiosity/professional development. Walden provides many opportunities for its employees to continue learning, growing, and pursuing professional interests. Employee Training We offer several forms of training for employees....