Sustainability - New York
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Hudson Yards’ First Phase Earns LEED ND Gold
The LEED Neighborhood Development Gold certification, the first in Manhattan, was awarded for the residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings, as well as infrastructure and green spaces.
01 October 2019 11:32 -
Largest Battery Project in NY Now Complete
The 20-megawatt KCE NY 1 is located in Saratoga County and is the largest lithium-ion battery storage project in the northeastern U.S.
13 September 2019 17:43 -
Inside LaGuardia’s High-Flying Terminal B
New York City's landmark $5 billion airport project sets a new standard for sustainable development.
27 August 2019 20:45 -
New York Siting Board Approves 102 MW Eight Point Wind Project
The project’s development is expected to create 103 construction-related jobs and pay $17.5 million in local payroll.
23 August 2019 17:04 -
NYPA to Invest $1.1B in Niagara Plant Upgrade
Highlights include replacing aging equipment with advanced technologies to optimize performance.
05 August 2019 14:37 -
Washington Prime Group Adheres to Solar Rooftop Systems
The retail REIT signed agreements with Safari Energy for the installation of 2.3 MW of solar arrays at coastal state shopping malls.
02 August 2019 15:12 -
Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Agreement Winners
Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind development projects of Equinor, as well as Bay State Wind—a joint venture of Ørsted and Eversource Energy—are slated for completion by 2024.
19 July 2019 10:12 -
New York Passes Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
The bill aims to address and mitigate the effects of climate change by cutting greenhouse gases, diverting the state’s energy reliance to renewable energy and creating green jobs across the state.
20 June 2019 11:59 -
A Green Affordable Housing Lesson From the Bronx
Omni New York Co-Founder Eugene Schneur tells the story behind North America’s largest Passive House development and shares his views on New York City’s affordable housing market and clean energy ambitions.
23 May 2019 11:35 -
Is NYC’s Green Buildings Bill an ‘Economic Killer’?
The head of New York City's green building policy calls for "radical transformations" in the way business is run. Industry executives respond.
20 May 2019 15:27 -
Sizing Up New York City’s Far-Reaching Climate Bill
Real estate investors, developers and advisers are assessing the legislation, which is being praised for its boldness and criticized for focusing on large and medium-sized properties.
22 April 2019 13:03 -
NYC’s Largest Solar Roof Advances
A 2020 start is planned for the 4,000-panel installation at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan.
26 March 2019 10:53 -
Vineyard Wind Advances 1.2GW Liberty Wind Project
This would be one of the largest offshore wind projects in the world, capable to generate enough emission-free energy to power more than 750,000 New York households.
20 February 2019 08:02 -
Governor Cuomo’s Green New Deal
Included in the 2019 Executive Budget, the plan focuses on transitioning to clean energy, an initiative set to boost New York's green economy.
28 January 2019 15:56 -
FirstService Residential’s NYC Office Feeds on Green Energy Through 2021
The property management firm’s office at 622 Third Ave. in Manhattan uses 700,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy per year, accomplished through the purchase of certificates through 3Degree Inc.
17 January 2019 09:22