Green Energy Consulting Services for NY & CT Organizations 

How Green Energy Consulting Cuts Costs and Compliance Risk for NY/CT Organizations

Green energy consulting helps organizations align regulatory requirements, operational goals, and long-term sustainability initiatives. A green energy consultant evaluates current operations, identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops strategies that reduce costs while supporting environmental objectives.

As of 2024, New York has attracted more than $55 billion in clean energy investments through NYSERDA-supported programs. Organizations must also respond to evolving requirements tied to the CLCPA, the state’s 70% renewable electricity target, and emerging Cap-and-Invest initiatives. 

Walden works with municipalities, districts, utilities, and commercial and industrial facilities throughout New York and Connecticut to improve performance, reduce operating costs, and support a sustainable future.

Walden is committed to helping public and private organizations reach their green energy program and sustainability goals by identifying sources of local, state, and federal funding, like grants, revolving low-interest loans, and tax credits, that could help fund initiatives.

Walden’s experience and guidance have helped clients understand what regulations apply to them, how they can use data to determine energy usage, what steps can be taken to decarbonize their operations through energy efficiency and electrification, and where capital improvement dollars would best be spent to achieve environmental goals.

Energy efficiency studies and energy audits, asset assessments, renewable energy use and production, energy storage, and design and installation of EV charging facilities are some of the areas that organizations can explore when building a strategy for embracing green energy and sustainability. Walden can help with all of those issues.

As a trusted advisor and energy consultant, Walden helps clients not only in planning tailored strategic initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements around climate change but also in the scalability, financing, and implementation of tactics to support those plans.

We offer a range of services including:

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Walden evaluates storage opportunities that improve resiliency, reduce peak demand costs, and support energy security. 

Fleet Electrification & EV Charging

Walden helps organizations evaluate fleet electrification opportunities and supporting charging infrastructure.

Energy Efficiency Studies & Audits

Improving energy efficiency is often the most cost-effective first step toward reducing operating costs. Walden performs assessments that identify opportunities to improve facility performance and optimize energy management practices. 

Renewable Energy Asset Assessments

Walden evaluates renewable energy projects, including solar energy systems, to determine feasibility and expected performance.

Decarbonization Strategy & Compliance Planning

Reducing carbon emissions requires a thoughtful approach that aligns operational goals with changing regulations. Walden helps clients develop a roadmap that supports compliance while advancing sustainability objectives.

Funding & Incentive Identification 

State and federal programs continue to create opportunities for project funding. Walden helps clients evaluate NYSERDA programs, grants, rebates, low-interest financing, and Inflation Reduction Act programs. Through IRA Direct Pay provisions, many tax-exempt entities can now access benefits that support green energy investments and help accelerate a clean energy future.

How a Walden Engagement Works 

• Energy data analysis and baseline assessment.
• Feasibility study and funding match evaluation.
• Engineering design and permitting support.
• Implementation oversight and performance monitoring.

Unlike many firms that focus on a single service area, Walden combines environmental, civil, EHS, grant-writing, and green energy expertise under one roof. This integrated approach allows clients to move from planning to implementation with a single team providing expert guidance throughout the process.

NYSERDA FlexTech Studies – How Funded Energy Studies Work with Walden 

The NYSERDA FlexTech Program helps eligible organizations complete technical studies that identify cost-effective infrastructure and operational improvements. The program provides cost-sharing support for studies focused on efficiency improvements, distributed generation, storage systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, and other opportunities that reduce costs and improve performance.

Eligible applicants typically include non-residential customers of participating investor-owned utilities such as Con Edison, NYSEG, RG&E, National Grid, Orange & Rockland, and Central Hudson. Municipalities, public authorities, K-12 schools, colleges, hospitals, multifamily property owners, and commercial and industrial facilities may qualify.

FlexTech studies can support:

• General feasibility studies that evaluate infrastructure upgrades and operational improvements.
• Distributed generation, storage, and power generation studies, such as a BESS feasibility review for a municipal facility.
• Water and wastewater evaluations focused on operational efficiency improvements.
• Water leak and illicit discharge investigations that identify system losses and improvement opportunities.

Following study completion, our team can assist with implementation planning, engineering design, and funding opportunities. As a NYSERDA-approved renewable energy consultant with more than 30 years of regional experience, Walden provides support throughout the entire process.

Green Energy and Sustainability Resources for New York Organizations

Organizations exploring clean energy initiatives often ask where to begin. The following resources provide valuable information regarding programs, incentives, and planning tools:

• NYSERDA Clean Energy Standard
• NYS Climate Action Council Scoping Plan
• IRS Inflation Reduction Act guidance for tax-exempt entities
• EPA Green Power Partnership

For more information about the FlexTech program and NYSERDA, visit: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Contractors/Find-a-Contractor/FlexTech-Consultants 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a NYSERDA FlexTech study take?

Most studies are completed within several weeks to a few months depending on project complexity and data availability. 

What’s the difference between energy consulting and sustainability consulting?

Energy consulting focuses on facility operations, infrastructure, and utility performance, while sustainability planning typically addresses broader environmental and organizational goals.

Can a municipality monetize IRA tax credits?

Yes. Direct Pay provisions allow many tax-exempt entities to access federal incentives that were previously limited to taxable organizations. 

How do BESS projects pencil out for commercial facilities?

Project economics vary based on utility rates, facility usage patterns, incentives, and system size. A feasibility study can help determine project viability. 

When should a facility start a decarbonization plan?

Organizations benefit most when planning begins before major capital improvements are scheduled, allowing time to evaluate options and incentives.

 What does a Walden engagement cost?

Costs vary based on project scope, facility size, and objectives. Some studies may qualify for NYSERDA cost-sharing assistance.

WALDEN IS NOW A NYSERDA FLEXTECH CONSULTANT!

Walden is pleased to be working with NYSERDA. As a new FlexTech Consultant, Walden can help your organization secure funding for general feasibility studies; distributed generation, storage and renewable power generation; water and wastewater services; and detecting water leaks and illicit discharges.

RESOURCES:

For more information about the FlexTech program and NYSERDA, visit:

https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Contractors/Find-a-Contractor/FlexTech-Consultants