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...
Advancing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in the US
In late July, several major automakers announced that they would be embarking on a groundbreaking partnership that has sparked excitement and hope for the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. The collaboration addresses a significant barrier to the...
NYS CLCPA’s Expected Effects on Transportation
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was passed in New York State in 2019 with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and facilitating the transition to clean energy. In order to meet the goals of the CLCPA, many changes will need to be...
Walden Conducts CLCPA and LL97 Talk for GNYADA Members
On October 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Walden’s President, Joseph Heaney III, P.E. conducted a webinar for members of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA). In his presentation, Heaney spoke about New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community...
Walden Partners with Vassar College Students on NYS Climate Act Research
Walden was very fortunate to have worked with a team of student researchers from Vassar College this summer! The students spent the past couple of months learning about the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA, or Climate Act) and...
Your Guide to Creating Sustainable Operations, Part Four: Battery Storage Systems and Final Thoughts
What happens to the energy that a solar panel array generates? Obviously, it can be used to power a facility or be fed back to the grid. However, organizations could find that the panels generate more electricity than they need at a given time of the day. In that...
Your Guide to Creating Sustainable Operations, Part Three: Solar Panel Arrays
Many organizations have a lot of unused vacant land or roof space. If this is the case at your facility, you may be unsure of how to utilize it all. “Why not install a solar panel array?” This is the obvious choice for many. Land is usually a resource, but unused land...
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,...