NYSERDA

New York wants to make sure everyone on Long Island knows about the resources available to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. If you or someone you know needs help, CALL the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 800.942.6906, TEXT 844.997.2121, or CHAT at opdv.ny.gov. Help is always available.

Today, NYSERDA announced $5 million is now available to support innovative building solutions that can be demonstrated in existing single-family, multifamily, and small to medium commercial buildings. The Enabling Innovative Clean Energy Building Solutions program seeks qualified proposers to demonstrate how innovations in integrated systems, materials, and technologies can improve building or home performance, reduce costs, and improve resiliency. ???https://on.ny.gov/4kSedwz

The NYSERDA team is on the road this weekend at home shows around the state! Meet us at the: ? 39th Annual Orange County Home Show, booth #316, in Middletown https://lnkd.in/eE22UDdj ? ? Buffalo Home Show, booth #171, at the Buffalo Convention Center: https://lnkd.in/eHKD-P4X ? Explore the latest home energy solutions ? ?? Learn about free energy assessments and weatherization/insulation upgrades. ?? Learn?how to reduce your carbon emissions through the adoption of cold-climate heat pumps, electric vehicles, induction cooktops, and other clean energy tech. ? ?? Enter to win a portable induction cooktop

Is your company addressing the carbon footprint of its products? Are stakeholders or customers inquiring about your SCOPE 2 emissions? If so, don`t miss NYSERDA`s upcoming webinar on the Voluntary Tier 1 REC sale program this Wednesday, March 19th at 2pm. Companies can buy and sell Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to meet environmental, social, and governance goals. What we`ll cover: ?? What RECs are and how they work ?? The benefits of Tier 1 RECs ?? Program details and how to get involved Secure your spot and take a step toward a cleaner future for your organization and New York. Register here: ???https://bit.ly/41dGdSp

Today, NYSERDA announced the selection of CleanCapital to build one of the largest solar projects in the Adirondack Park on a portion of the Benson Mines property in St. Lawrence County. Today’s announcement is the result of New York’s first Build Ready site to be auctioned to advance large-scale renewable energy across the State. NYSERDA is partnering with local New York communities to identify and advance underutilized land for renewable energy projects. The project is located within Benson Mines' boundaries on a former tailings pile, while Benson Mines Inc. continues to operate as an aggregates and timber company. ?? https://lnkd.in/e5fC3wVM

?? ?? Today, we’re celebrating Lighthouse Solar in New Paltz as a 2025 recipient of NYSERDA’s Quality Solar Installer Platinum Designation Award! ? New York State has one of the nation’s most rigorous and respected solar quality assurance programs. We’re thrilled to recognize another New York solar contractor for exceeding annual quality assurance criteria established by NYSERDA while consistently providing top tier performance and quality for six consecutive years! The efforts, expertise, and commitment by all solar partners, like Lighthouse Solar, have been instrumental in New York’s overall solar success as the #1 community solar market in the country! ?? https://on.ny.gov/41NFmId

It’s Day 2 of New York Build Expo at the Javits Center in NYC with more workshops, live demos, and networking events! We had great discussions yesterday at booth #1315 on constructing and retrofitting buildings to be energy efficient, and we look forward to more today! Stop by, meet the team, and don’t miss our full lineup of speakers on stage today: ?? Brian Cabezas, Program Manager, will moderate: Multifamily Decarbonization Projects: Strategies & Best Practices at 12 p.m. ?? Cody Glavey-Weiss, Project Manager, will be on the Smart Buildings, Smart Decisions: Unleashing the Potential of Building Data panel at 1 p.m. ?? Gwen McLaughlin, MEM, LEED AP, BPI MFBA, Senior Project Manager, will be on the Net Zero Buildings: Strategies for Sustainable Facilities panel at 3 p.m.

?? Every March, we celebrate the Girl Scouts of the USA birthday (March 12), which also falls during Women's History Month! In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization's first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia. Today, there are 2.6 million Girl Scouts and more than 50 million alumni. Our friends at the New York Power Authority created a Girl Scout Patch Program to inspire Girl Scouts to contribute to a more sustainable future for themselves, their communities, and the planet! Through the program, they also explore the benefits of pursuing careers in STEM and energy-related careers while earning a special patch! Learn more about the program here: ?? https://bit.ly/4kubCsq

At Philips Medical Systems in Latham, NY, the development and manufacturing of electromagnets for MRI machines runs 24/7, and so does energy demand. By partnering with NYSERDA’s On-site Energy Manager Program, Philips identified strategies to reduce energy use by 15%, supporting their corporate goals of optimizing overall manufacturing performance while meeting energy and sustainability goals. See how they did it: ?? https://on.ny.gov/43n01oY

Don’t miss New York Build, the largest construction festival, featuring two days of workshops, live demos, and networking events, happening today and tomorrow (3/12-13) at the Javits Center in NYC. If you’re attending, make sure to stop by and say hello to NYSERDA in booth 1315. We’ll have information on construction and retrofits for improved energy efficiency and more. On stage today: ?? Michael Reed, Acting Head of Large Buildings, will be on the Transforming Tomorrow: Retrofitting for a Sustainable Future panel at 2:00 PM. https://lnkd.in/dTZjWj7?