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Energy Efficiency Progress: What We’ve Gained in 35 Years
A new report by the America Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, “Energy Efficiency in the United States: 35 Years and Counting," was released and found some truly incredible things. For one, you have $2,500 more dollars in your pocke… more...
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0 replies | 1605 views | Posted on: 07/28/2015 | Last updated: 07/28/2015
Visit A Certified Net Zero Capable Passive House in Brooklyn!
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Time: 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM Location: 951 Pacific Street, Brooklyn (map) Cost: Suggested Donation of $8 Want to know more about the first building in NYC to achieve both Passive House Institute certificati… more...
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0 replies | 1404 views | Posted on: 07/28/2015 | Last updated: 07/28/2015
Here's How NY Wants to Lead the Renewable Energy Revolution
An article by The Washington Post takes a closer look into what NY's plans are for becoming one of the leading states in what many call the "Renewable Energy Revolution". The solution: local micro power grids. The plan, in short, is to have… more...
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0 replies | 1521 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015
Governor Cuomo announces Shared Renewables green energy program for NY
Last week Governor Cuomo announced a new energy program that gives more homeowners the ability to use renewable energy. This is a huge step in the right direction for NYers! After the disastrous effects of Hurricane Sandy for NY, climate ch… more...
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0 replies | 1549 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015
Strategies for Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies
Date: August 4th Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Location: Knoll 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Energy-efficient technologies, such as combined heat and power (CHP), solar, geothermal and battery storage systems, ar… more...
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Renewable Energy - Other
0 replies | 1255 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015
Drilling in the Arctic simply does not make sense. Please stand with the NRDC.
We need to STOP ARCTIC DRILLING. From the NRDC: "Shell Oil is racing to sink its drills into the Arctic's Chukchi Sea — and the Obama Administration has given them the green light. This comes despite the government’s own estimate… more...
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0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 07/16/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015
EnerScore - Aiming to Rate every US Home on Energy Efficiency
Congrats Brian and Kenn of Massachusetts-based Enerscore. Nice article in FastCompany! "Greater transparency in how much energy homes are wasting might provide a boost to the market. If we knew the energy efficiency of homes before w… more...
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0 replies | 2190 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015
MassPIRG Petition: Say No to BP Tax Deductions on Oil Spill Payments!
BP Oil Company must pay $18.7 billion in damages as a result of gross negligence in the Deepwater Horizon disaster, but there are indications that only $5.5 billion of that settlement will be non-tax deductible. About 80% of payment made to… more...
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0 replies | 1396 views | Posted on: 07/24/2015 | Last updated: 07/24/2015
Petition: Ask Governor Christie to hold Exxon fully accountable for oil spills, clean ups
Stand with Environment America and Environment New Jersey behind this petition: "New Jersey has been fighting Exxon in the courts for decades over the damages it’s done to natural resources, but your proposed settlement effectively l… more...
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0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 07/22/2015 | Last updated: 07/22/2015
Join Environment Massachusetts for a day of Solar Action on July 30th!
Environment Massachussets July 30, Solar Day of Action! On July 30, we’re gathering at the State House and calling on state officials to lift the caps and commit to a target of 20% solar by 2025. At 10:45 AM, we’ll rally outside th… more...
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0 replies | 1037 views | Posted on: 07/22/2015 | Last updated: 07/22/2015
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