Replacing Indian Point and the Debate over Hydropower
…of using the hydropower option, and whether or not the connection should move forward in the near future. Some analyses suggest that until more renewable energy can come online, there…
NYLCV & Partners Campaign for Parents’ Right to Know about Toxins in Children’s Products
…puberty and infertility. Concerning chemicals have been routinely found at unsafe amounts in children’s products. Of the over 80,000 chemicals in commerce, few are well-studied and fewer still are restricted….
IBO Report Evaluates SWMP’s First Ten Years
…justice communities and to reduce truck traffic. Evaluating the success of the plan is complicated for a number of reasons. The plan was developed under the assumption that as the…
Expanding Energy Storage: Challenges and Opportunities
…offshore wind farms come online south of Long Island and New York Harbor, battery storage will be critical to unlocking their full potential. A few weeks ago, Governor Cuomo signed…
NYC Releases Plan to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
Last year, NYLCVEF issued a report on combating lead poisoning in New York City, which found that landlords are largely not being held accountable for non-compliance with existing law. Enforcement…
How NYStretch Promotes Energy Efficiency
…to NYSERDA’s analysis, the NYStretch standards would mitigate 10 – 12% of energy costs in comparison to construction projects built under the 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York…
Solar Mandates: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
…coincides with the small early afternoon dip in demand and the beginning of the late afternoon ramp-up. As more and more solar comes online, the amount of power that utilities…
New York City OK’s Water Quality
Amidst the backdrop of a national water crisis, New York City officials have assured residents they have the situation under control. The Department of Education has issued letters this week…
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