The New York Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Clean Energy Standard (CES), adopted in August, includes a new emissions credit—the ZEC.
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NY Creates New Emissions Credit For Nuclear Plants
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.3 Reasons We Can Feel Good About Where Energy Efficiency Is Headed
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
“I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues.” – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax. As a child, that line from the classic Dr. Seuss book struck a chord in me, far beyond the giggle it caused when I thought of trees having tongues. The… Keep reading →
Clean Heat, Clean Air In Westchester County, New York
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
New York City may not be the place that comes to mind when you think of clean air, but NYC has done tremendous work in improving air quality – and now our neighbors in upstate Westchester County are following suit. Seeing the positive health impacts from the phase-out of highly polluting heating oil in NYC,… Keep reading →
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is moving closer to leasing ocean sites offshore New York for commercial offshore wind development.
New York Takes A Major Step Toward Rethinking Utility Economics
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Throughout the United States, utilities earn a profit through a tried and true regulatory model that has worked well for over 100 years. This model was built on the assumption that customers would use ever increasing amounts of electricity, and it worked for some time. But, as the need to save power and make electric systems… Keep reading →
New York State Continues Its Push To Reform State Utility Markets
By Michael Hecker | Hodgson Russ LLP
On May 19, 2016, the New York State Public Service Commission (the “PSC”) released Filing No. 749 entitled “Order Adopting a Ratemaking and Utility Revenue Model Policy Framework,” which was made in furtherance of the State’s focus on utility operations increasing their renewable sources of energy in the State.
New York Joins Better Buildings Accelerator To Foster Combined Heat And Power
By Enerknol Research
Utility Access to Data and Innovative Building Programs Will Bolster Demand Side Management and Efficiency Programs Key Takeaways: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has joined the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Combined Heat and Power Resiliency Accelerator to foster combined heat and power (CHP) technologies for improved efficiency The… Keep reading →
Natural Gas, Climate And New York Infrastructure
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
We’ve written a number of posts recently on U.S. climate gains from increased use of clean-burning natural gas (see here, here and here). Domestic natural gas is the main reason the U.S. is leading the world in reducing carbon emissions – underscored by government data this week showing that energy-related emissions in 2015 were… Keep reading →
NY Pipeline Decision: Politics Over The Public’s Interests
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
During a speech last week to labor union officials, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo talked big about the need for big infrastructure in this country. Gov. Cuomo mentioned the building of the Erie Canal in the 1800s, the interstate highway system that was launched in the 1950s and the construction of big bridges. The North… Keep reading →
Transforming The Electric System To Reduce Costs And Pollution
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Electricity markets around the world are transforming from a model where electricity flows one way (from electricity-generating power plants to the customer) to one where customers actively participate as providers of electric services. But to speed this transformation and maximize its environmental and cost benefits, we need to understand how customer actions affect the three… Keep reading →
