New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act
In late December 2024, the Climate Change Superfund Act was signed into law, marking an important change in the way New York State will fund future climate change resiliency projects. The Superfund Act has a similar architecture to the other Superfund programs...
Updated Solar and Wind Valuation Model in Place
As renewable energy adoption continues to grow in both commercial and residential markets, accurately assessing the value of solar and wind energy systems has never been more critical. To address this need, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DOTF),...
New York State’s Cap-and-Invest Program
New York State is taking a bold step in working against climate change with the launch of its Cap-and-Invest program. This initiative is a central part of the state's broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy and invest in a...
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...
More Funding Available for Zero-Emission Vehicles in New York
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is currently accepting applications for the latest round of the Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Program. There is $750,000 available for qualifying municipalities wishing to purchase or...
NY Consolidated Funding Application Highlights: DOS and OPRHP Programs
Round XIV of New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is currently open, and applications are being accepted until Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4 p.m. Earlier this week we highlighted three grant programs being offered by the New York State Department of...
NY Consolidated Funding Application Highlights: DEC Programs
The deadline to submit grant applications through New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is July 31, 2024 at 4 p.m. Read Walden’s recent announcement about the opening of the CFA for more information about the funding and the award process in general....
2024 Draft Update of Solar and Wind Valuation Model Released for Public Comment
Introduction Walden notes that the U.S Energy Information Administration (EIA) released projections for power generation in its recent Short Term Energy Outlook report, showing that solar and wind energy will lead growth in U.S. power generation for the next two...
Save Money on Clean Energy Upgrades to Your Home or Business!
Homeowners today are increasingly interested in finding ways to enhance the energy efficiency of their homes, not only for the benefit of the environment but also to save on energy costs. Fortunately, the landscape for energy-related savings has expanded with the...
NYSERDA Expands Funding Opportunities Through FlexTech Program
In November 2023, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) released several updates to its Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program. Under this program, commercial, multifamily, and industrial entities are eligible to apply for...