Latest News: New York City

In celebration of Earth Day, Mayor de Blasio introduced the municipality’s new Solarize NYC plan to help make solar energy affordable. The announcement comes amidst a major statewide push for clean energy, and a number of successful developments in solar proliferation.

Bike share programs have been popping up in lots of cities across the United States, and researchers are studying their pros and cons compared to private cycling, walking, driving, and public transit.

The completion of Tunnel Three, already one of the world’s most complex engineering feats, would run over 60 miles, and be the largest in the United States. While it may accumulate more debt, or cause a rise in water rates, this is a necessary infrastructure project to protect our supply of clean drinking water in NYC.

Under a bill by Queens Councilman Costa Constantinides, the Department of Transportation would launch a four-year pilot program to install up to seven charging stations per borough.

Amidst the backdrop of a national water crisis, New York City officials have assured residents they have the situation under control.

Today, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the City Council Transportation Committee unveiled the plan to make this year’s Earth Day one for the books.

We are excited to share the news that New York City Council passed legislation that will require construction and design of city-owned buildings to meet the highest LEED standards.