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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document outlining changes to energy efficiency programs in the state. The document, titled Cases 19-E-0378 et al., outlines the new rates and revenue requirements for energy efficiency programs, as well as the elimination of two demand response programs. The
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AVANGRID, a leading clean energy company, is at the forefront of the nation's transformation in addressing climate change. With a strong commitment to reducing its carbon intensity rate by investing in wind and solar generation technologies, AVANGRID aims to keep its level well below the industry average. The
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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a comprehensive manual outlining the services and operating procedures for the Gas Retail Access Program within the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) service territories. The manual provides an
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New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has filed a lawsuit against PSEG Long Island for its failure to adequately manage key systems during Tropical Storm Isaias. The complaint seeks $70 million in damages, citing PSEG Long Island's lack of
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Joseph C. von Fischer is a renowned professor of biology at Colorado State University, with a career spanning over two decades of groundbreaking research in environmental science. His work has focused on understanding the complex interactions between greenhouse gases, climate change, and ecosystem ecology. With a Ph.D. in Ecology
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The Town of East Greenbush, in New York State, has issued a resolution opposing the E37 Pipeline Project, citing concerns over safety, environmental impacts, and the potential threat to the community's health and welfare. National Grid, the company proposing the pipeline, has applied for a Certificate of Environmental
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Samantha Wilt, a seasoned energy policy analyst at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), has dedicated her career to promoting a cleaner and more sustainable energy future in New York State. With over a decade of experience in climate and clean energy advocacy, Wilt has worked closely with major state
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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued an evaluation of NYSERDA's two umbrella programs, Home Performance with ENERGY STAR(r) (HPwES) and EmPower New York (EmPower), along with the National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation's (NFGDC) Low Income Usage Program (LIURP). The evaluation aims
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has developed three major initiatives to aid the agricultural industry: Advancing Agriculture Energy Technologies (AAET), Agriculture Technical Services (ATS), and Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) Consortium. This report presents the methodology and results from the baseline year (2018-2019) market
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The New York State Public Service Commission has begun a proceeding to consider National Grid's proposed "Phase II" Electric Vehicle (EV) programs, as outlined in their rate case, 20-E-0380. CALSTART, a non-profit organization, has submitted comments on this proposal, along with its members, including Amply, BYD,
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The New York State Department of Public Service has published a comprehensive manual detailing the Gas Retail Access Program for NYSEG and RG&E customers. The program offers various services, including gas supply, delivery, and management, to customers meeting specific requirements. The manual outlines business rules, rights, and responsibilities
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The renewable energy industry strongly supports the proposal to allow for a voluntary conversion of contract terms from fixed REC to index REC as described in the Petition submitted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). This conversion will provide the same ratepayer benefits to existing
