Clean Energy News

Without any equivocation, New York State swiftly announced it will continue to pursue President Barack Obama's clean power guidelines, despite a hold on the plan issued by the Supreme Court. The move reaffirms New York State's commitment to clean energy policy, at a time when the President's critical climate plan has essentially been paused.

On the evening of February 4, 2016, Mayor Bill de Blasio presented his third State of the City Speech. The speech, delivered in the Bronx, highlighted what he is doing to promote sustainability, green energy, and transportation initiatives.

After receiving the New York State Bar Association's award for environmental achievement, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli took to the podium to remind the public why he earned the honors.

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that will be a huge boon to the fight against climate change. But it's a bit complex so we wanted to take a moment to explain it in greater depth. The move will pave the way for regional energy markets to maximize efficiency in electricity consumption at peak times.

The town of East Hampton, Long Island has undertaken a study on the feasibility of a community micro grid. The project will determine whether or not major facilities throughout the town can feasibly make the switch to self-sufficient, isolated power sources.

The Public Service Commission voted to move forward last week on a major piece of Governor Cuomo’s proposed energy highway. The plan, which totals over $1 billion, will install new transmission lines throughout the Hudson Valley region.

The Huntley and Dunkirk coal plants have no reason to stay open, the New York Independent System Operator claims, but politics might interfere with progress.