SUNY New Paltz to Serve as ‘Innovation Hot Spot’ for Mid-Hudson Valley
SUNY New Paltz announced that it has received $1.25 million in funding from the Empire State Development Council. This award was received through the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative and will provide SUNY New Paltz School of Business with funding over...
Hydrogen—The Hot New Energy Source
In light of ever-increasing energy costs, consumers continue to look for alternative sources of power to meet energy demands. For many, the first things that probably come to mind when considering “green energy” are solar and wind power, or perhaps converting to an...
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...
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...
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...
Walden Celebrates Earth Day
Tomorrow (April 22) is Earth Day! Like a lot of people, you might be thinking about what it means to recognize Earth Day and what you can do to help our environment. Sometimes, the challenges associated with being good stewards of the environment can seem...
Safety Tips for Lithium-Ion Batteries
The popularity of electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) is increasing in almost every major city in the US. A report by Mordor Intelligence LLP in June 2021 states that the North American e-bike market value will double from 2020 to 2026. The...
Zero Emission Vehicle Project Funding Available for New York Municipalities
Up to $2,800,000 is available in the 2021 Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program. These grants are being offered to help municipalities install public charging stations and purchase or lease electric vehicles for fleet use. The ZEV Infrastructure Grants provide...
New York State Proposes Regulations to Enable Speedy Implementation of Renewable Energy Projects
On April 3, 2020, New York State authorized the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act, which is aimed at improving the location and construction of large-scale renewable energy projects in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective...