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...
Your Guide to Creating Sustainable Operations, Part One: Deploying Green Technologies
Municipal entities and business leaders alike understand that, increasingly, people are expecting them to implement sustainable tools and technologies across their facilities to combat climate change. The government has set far-reaching goals through laws such as the...
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,...
What Tips and Tools Are Available to Help You Build a Sustainable Operation?
Now more than ever, responsible businesses and municipalities are interested in deploying the most up-to-date tools and technologies to ensure that their venture operates sustainably while protecting the environment, employees, and residents. With climate change being...
Walden Kicks Off Energy Efficiency Improvement Study for School in Hudson Valley
Introduction Under contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Walden has begun an energy efficiency improvement study to help a school in the Hudson Valley reduce their carbon footprint and improve the energy efficiency of...
Using Heat Pumps in New York State
Background The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), also known as the Climate Act, was passed in 2019 to provide New Yorkers with a framework on to how fight climate change in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The Climate Act aims to...
Walden to Manage Renewable Energy Improvements at Fire Department Facility
Walden is pleased to announce that we will be providing project management services for a planned solar facilities project (project) at a local fire department (department). Walden will provide a project manager, support staff, and resources to facilitate the...
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...