Category: Energy Technologies

Energy Technologies

May 17, 2013

New Utility, New Solar Programs for LIPA Customers

LIPA Changes for 2014: What to Expect LIPA is expected to undergo significant structural changes in the near future that might have an impact on...

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Energy Technologies

Feb 22, 2013

Rallying for Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Guest Post by Glenn Drost, Long Island resident and energy consultant It was a cold and windy day, but the speakers at the "Forward on...

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Energy Technologies

Nov 08, 2012

Solar Incentives: Past, Present, Future

Solar installations in America increased 60% between 2007 and 2011 "an impressive leap given the financial crisis" and forecasts indicate that the industry will continue...

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Energy Technologies

Dec 08, 2011

Solar Looks Bright on Long Island

Newsday's recent editorial "Solar Looks Bright on Long Island" published on November 25th, is rightfully optimistic. Every day we grow more confident that solar will...

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Energy Technologies

Mar 01, 2011

Operation Solar Century

The Middle East is churning (for good cause this time) and oil prices are spiking. What a shocker. Isn't this getting old already? Oil price...

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Energy Technologies

Sep 08, 2010

The Smart Grid: Integrating rising demand & increased renewable energy into an aging and overburdened power grid

Last week I posted a blog about EmPower COO Greg Sach's MIT Thesis on Smart Grid Design & Evolution. This entry expands on that post...

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Energy Technologies

Aug 20, 2010

Energy Stimulus Money Slow to Spend, But Making Strides for Solar on Long Island and New York State

If the $3.2 billion that the economic stimulus package of 2009 allocated towards energy efficiency and conservation, only 8.4% had been spent as of the...

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Energy Technologies

Aug 09, 2010

Act Now – LIPA Rebate Funds are Running Out!

If you are at all considering going solar, you don't want to miss out on the fleeting opportunity to have up to 35% of your...

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Energy Technologies

May 04, 2010

What Will Happen to Long Island’s Solar Industry?

Annual US Grid-Tied PV Capacity Additions Solar energy is growing strong in the United States. Despite the deep recession, installations grew 38% in 2009. On...

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Energy Technologies

Apr 11, 2010

56,000 Leafs Pre-ordered and Renewable Energy

At the Geneva Auto Show, the CEO and President of Renault-Nissan Carlos Ghosn said that there have already been 56,000 orders for the Leaf in...

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