New York News
The following news clips highlight New York involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
April 19, 2013
New York Announces $88 Million in Energy Efficiency Projects Completed in 2012
New York announced that the New York Power Authority financed and completed 83 energy efficiency projects totaling more than $88 million in 2012 at public facilities throughout the state. More
April 10, 2013
New Database Shows Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs
The Energy Department recognized a new publicly available database that offers federal, state, and local decision-makers information documenting the results of energy-efficiency programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. More
February 27, 2013
Energy Efficiency at SUNY Canton Supports Build Smart NY Initiative
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced an energy efficiency project at the State University of New York at Canton that saves $236,000 annually while cutting 800 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. More
January 14, 2013
New York Launches State Energy-Efficiency Initiative
A New York initiative called "Build Smart NY" will seek to increase the energy efficiency of state buildings by 20% over the next seven years. More
October 17, 2012
Massachusetts Again Tops State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts topped the list of energy efficient states for the second year, according to a report released by the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. More
September 26, 2012
New York Brings Energy Efficient Technologies to Market
New York has launched a $30 million initiative to accelerate the market utilization of emerging, cutting-edge energy efficiency technologies. More
September 12, 2012
The Bright Lights in New York Could Be Solar
Earlier this year, New York City unveiled its City Solar Map, a collaborative tool which gives an estimate of solar photovoltaic (PV) potential for the one million buildings in the five city boroughs. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
May 18, 2012
Green Mountain Energy Expands into Rockland and Westchester Counties (NY)
Green Mountain Energy is now offering its green power products for residents of Rockland and Westchester Counties, located in New York. Green Mountain Energy recently began offering its green power products to the residents of the City of White Plains, which provided green power options to residents of both counties. Rockland County residents can purchase Green Mountain Energy's Pollution Free product for a rate of 9.7 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Westchester County residents can purchase the Pollution Free product for 9.5 cents per kWh. Pollution Free electricity products are sourced from New York wind and hydro projects. More
April 30, 2012
New York Gov. Cuomo Commits $800 million to Energy Efficiency in Government Buildings
New York Governor Cuomo announces a series of initiatives aimed at the goal of reducing energy consumption in state buildings by 20% over the next four years. More