New Capital Investment, Job Retention, Job Creation…What’s Your Contribution to New York State, and Can You Be Rewarded For It?

New Capital Investment, Job Retention, Job Creation…What’s Your Contribution to New York State, and Can You Be Rewarded For It?

By sitehubdev July 17, 2014

What Is ReCharge New York (“RNY”)? Statewide economic development power program for qualified businesses and not-for-profit corporations. The program is designed to retain and create jobs through allocations of low-cost power. This replaces the Power For Jobs Program. Who Is Eligible? Many businesses and non-profit organizations are eligible however, there are certain entities that do not qualify. […]

Are You Thinking Outside of the Box, or the Roof, When it Comes to Solar Options?

By sitehubdev July 9, 2014

As you may be well aware, solar has become a very hot topic. It may be surprising to learn however that only about 15-20% of electric customers are actually able to access solar energy on their own. Various factors such as physical characteristics of a home or business, consumers who lack ownership of the property, […]

Elements Associated With Renewable Energy

By sitehubdev July 2, 2014

Improved technologies, tax credits, Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), and Renewable Energy Certificates/Credits (RECs) have all helped to increase and encourage the use of renewable energy sources over the years.  In 2013, according to the EIA, 13% of electricity produced in the United States was generated by renewable energy sources.  Hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass are […]

Energy Supplier vs. Consultant…What’s the Difference?

By sitehubdev June 25, 2014

The vocabulary used to reference individuals who provide services in the energy industry many times can be confused with one another.  The terms energy broker, energy consultant and energy management company many times are used interchangeably and can sometimes be misinterpreted as the entity that supplies the energy. However, typically this company is responsible for […]

FIFA 2014 World Cup Powered by Solar

By sitehubdev June 18, 2014

f you’ve been watching the FIFA World Cup games in Brazil you may have noticed prominently displayed PV solar panels on stadium roofs and in parking lots.  Solar energy will play an important role in the World Cup games as the majority of stadiums are powered by this clean energy source.  According to Joseph F. […]

President Obama’s Better Buildings Challenge: Progress Update

By sitehubdev June 11, 2014

In 2010, commercial buildings consumed roughly 20 percent of all energy in the U.S. In response to this alarming number, the Better Buildings Challenge was introduced by President Obama in December 2011, as an added component of the Better Buildings Initiative launched earlier that year. With the introduction of the Better Buildings Challenge, President Obama hoped to […]

Helpful Terminology to Broaden Your Energy Industry Vocabulary

By sitehubdev June 4, 2014

Don’t think you’re alone if you feel that glossy look come over your eyes when people start discussing BCFs or BTUs and how your LDC relates to your ISO or RTO. The energy industry is constantly changing and advancing so it comes as no surprise that this industry jargon can feel overwhelming at times.  Deregulation […]

Solar’s Future as a Mainstream Player Looks Bright

By sitehubdev May 28, 2014

There has been a lot of buzz in the energy world over the past few years regarding renewable energy choices.  At the height of this discussion is solar electric or photovoltaic (PV) technology.  As the price of solar panels decline, solar technology is becoming increasingly popular for businesses looking to stabilize their energy costs as […]

Retirements Continue to Loom on Future of U.S Coal Plants

By sitehubdev May 21, 2014

The heat is being turned up. And for the future of coal power in America, not in a good way!  Growing competition from cheaper, cleaner alternatives combined with stricter regulations imposed by government and environmental agencies is making it more difficult for coal-fired facilities to survive. Such regulations have recently led several power producers to […]

United Shale Advocates Group is Launched to Increase Support for the Marcellus Shale

By sitehubdev May 14, 2014

This past March, the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) launched an online advocacy group called the United Shale Advocates (USA).  The group’s mission is to encourage individuals in favor of natural gas exploration and drilling in the Marcellus Shale to come together and have their viewpoint heard. United Shale Advocates provides a means for those who have […]