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...
NYS Disadvantaged Community and Environmental Justice Requirements
New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019 (CLCPA or Climate Act). Portions of this law were written to directly address the impact that climate change is having on what is described as disadvantaged...
Public Comment Period Open to Address Eligibility Guidelines for Grants for Water Quality Improvement Projects
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has opened a public review and comment period regarding eligibility guidelines for Water Quality Improvement Projects and Program Grants for Municipal Stormwater Projects. The comment period is open...
NYSDEC Finalizes 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has finalized their Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) where they establish their long-term values and vision and identify six major focus areas. The SWMP acts as a ten-year roadmap to guide New...
Tune in to Public Hearings on 6 NYCRR Parts 494 and 495: March 13 and 14, 2024
In late 2023, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced updates to 6 NYCRR Parts 494 and 495. Part 494 regulates hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and Part 495 regulates sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Both of these compounds are potent...
December 1 Reporting Deadline for NYS Advanced Clean Trucks Rule – Have You Filed?
In late 2021, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule. Under this rule, manufacturers will be required to transition to the production of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The ACT rule...
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...
GREEN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Green Energy and SustainabilityRegulatory agencies nationwide are acting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage sustainability. In New York alone, the state has invested over $35 billion in renewable energy and other initiatives designed to improve the...
Walden Becomes NYSERDA’s Newest FlexTech Consultant
Walden is proud to announce that we have recently become a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) FlexTech Consultant! FlexTech Consultants are selected based on their demonstrated expertise in clean energy. Each consultant identifies areas...
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...