Category: Energy

The AchieVE-ZEB project – Achieving Zero Emission Building Stock with Viable Educational Programmes – has officially launched! Aligned with the EU Green Deal, AchieVE-ZEB focuses on zero-emission buildings, step-by-step hashtag#renovation, hashtag#EnergyEfficient heating, and life cycle assessments. The project will develop high-quality training programmes for energy consultants, planners, and building professionals in Austria and Germany. These programmes will be piloted and refined for long-term impact and wider adoption. In October, we…

  Building Transparency's core mission is to provide the open access data and tools necessary to enable broad and swift action across the building industry in addressing embodied carbon's role in climate change. Our premier service is the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), a free database of construction EPDs and matching building impact calculator for use in design and material procurement. Read More   Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE:  Friday, September…

Join NYSERDA as we celebrate how clean energy powers our economy during American Clean Power Week! Wind, solar, and storage are powering the U.S. economy and communities across America. Today, clean energy projects can be found in all 50 states—but one state is the leading community solar market in the U.S. If you guessed New York, you’re correct! NY-Sun is New York State’s $3.3 billion initiative to advancing solar, driving down…

The growing number of clean energy careers in New York State is attracting individuals with diverse skills and interests. Jobs range from building renewable energy systems, designing energy-efficient homes and buildings, as well as supporting the adoption of electric vehicles. Whether you are heading to college, entering the workforce, or planning a career change, a clean energy career could help you energize your future. Plus, there are options for free…

Discover the wealth of information at your Regional Clean Energy Hub! You can explore electric vehicle options, solar incentives, and exciting job training opportunities. Your Hub is a team of knowledgeable, community-based organizations from your region of the State. They have experience with energy efficiency, workforce and economic development, education, health, and housing. Find your Clean Energy Hub here.

Struggling to keep your home cool during the hot summer months? Without proper cooling, the summer heat can be unbearable, making your home uncomfortable and even unsafe. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is here to help eligible New Yorkers! HEAP offers a cooling assistance benefit for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or fan to keep your home comfortably cool. Learn More

Author: Wolfgang Feist in January 2024 1. Introduction and problem definition As far as the energy transition in Germany is concerned, there is widespread agreement among experts that the heat supply for space heating and hot water should no longer be covered by fossil fuels in the long term. However, which heat generators should be used instead is still the subject of heated debate. The alternatives under discussion include the…

New York City has been named as one of the most energy efficient cities in the USA according to ENERGYSTARTopCities! NYC ranked third overall, but first by floor area and second by emissions prevented from buildings. It’s all a part of our efforts to create a more sustainable future. See the full list: