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Innovative Battery Solutions May Jumpstart Renewable Energy Growth
One of the biggest challenges facing the ongoing development of renewable energy is how to store and transfer power when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. Recent innovations in battery technology may help. For example, New York City may soon allow rooftop installation of batteries for renewable energy storage. To meet New…
New York State Makes Advances for Community Solar
Solar power is becoming more and more attainable for New York State residents thanks to new community solar programs. The best news for New York many residents: You don’t need solar panels for renewable energy. A community solar program can be tailored to an individual community. Through these new, innovative community solar programs, New York…
Massachusetts, Illinois, New York Stepping Up Renewable Energy Programs
States governments across the nation are enacting measures to promote renewable energy and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Some of the states making the biggest strides include Massachusetts, Illinois and New York. Here are summaries of some recent renewable energy programs in each state: Massachusetts Massachusetts communities use an innovative, new program to drive demand…
EV Cars Making Inroads in America
Unpredictable gas prices and new tax credits have meant that EV car sales are increasing. Consumers are looking to save money by avoiding buying gas, and that means more and more electric vehicles are entering the mainstream and onramps. Now, battery-powered cars compose the fastest-growing segment of the auto market, with sales jumping 70 percent…
North country communities find that harnessing group buying power saves residents, businesses on electricity bills
Despite being available statewide, only one town and one village in the north country are enrolled in a program that offers on average 10% lower electricity rates by harnessing group buying power with an added community solar program option, but other municipalities are taking steps to head in the same direction. West Carthage Mayor Scott…
Town of Chazy, NY, Saves 30% on Energy Costs with Good Energy Community Choice Aggregation
CHAZY, NEW YORK—The Town of Chazy, New York has seen energy savings of 30 percent in the past year because of their participation in a Good Energy Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program. The town’s low, locked-in rates remain stable while NYSEG energy rates in other areas spike. Residents and businesses in the Town of Chazy…
Greene County, NY, Communities Save up to 40 Percent on Energy Costs with Good Energy CCA
GREENE COUNTY, NEW YORK—Four communities in Greene County, New York, have seen energy savings of up to 40 percent thanks to their participation in a Good Energy Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program. Residents and businesses in the towns of Cairo and New Baltimore, along with villages of Athens and Coxsackie, have saved between 24 and…
New York’s REV Program May Be the Future of Power Grids
Utility companies should evolve with technology and consumer demand, says Richard Kauffman, Chairman of Energy & Finance for New York and the Chair of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Board. As an innovative step toward the future, Kauffman designed New York State’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) program, which may…
Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Considers Community Choice Aggregation
Using virtual meetings as a resource, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Board of Trustees is set to address community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs for Long Island communities during its May 20 meeting. In compliance with New York State’s social distancing mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, LIPA meetings will be conducted via live streamed teleconferencing.…
4 Ways to Save Energy while you “STAY-AT-HOME.”
Not surprisingly, residential energy use has increased with the stay-at-home orders that have been issued throughout the country. Whether it’s repeatedly opening the refrigerator to see if there’s anything new to eat, keeping laptops charged, or powering your kids game system, residents have seen a bump in energy bills. Some states, such as New York,…
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