Commercial Clean Heating and Cooling Roundtable: Funds for Advanced Efficiency Projects and Growth for HVAC Businesses, NYSERDA’s Real Time Energy Management Opportunities

Join the conversation around Real Time Energy Management (RTEM) to learn about the tools available to improve building performance as we transition to a clean heating and cooling standard. RTEM’s effectiveness is in the powerful combination of automated technology and human services which operate together to provide a valuable tool to increase efficiency & reliability when operating new heat pumps. RTEM continuously collects live energy performance data in a cloud-based system, where it is analyzed in order to provide concrete and actionable energy conservation recommendations, which boosts the bottom line, grants real-time visibility into equipment performance, improves reliability while preserving staff knowledge, and frees your staff from routine monitoring.

NYSERDA’s Cody Glavey-Weiss will present two opportunities for technical assistance and funding to implement RTEM.

• NYSERDA is offering a 33 percent cost-share incentive for RTEM+Tenant project expenses, and a 30% cost-share for Commercial Small Businesses. These include hardware, installation, and up to three years of ongoing support from energy experts. That means that up to 33 percent of all eligible costs are covered upfront, so you won’t pay full price or have to wait for rebates.
• Solution providers will be able to learn how to become a Qualified Vendor for the RTEM+Tenant and RTEM Small Business programs.

This program is sponsored by NYSERDA and Empowered Buildings.

Register for the virtual event here.

Join NY-Best on Wedneday, November 2 at 1 PM for a webinar.

Earlier this summer the United States crossed the threshold into mass EV adoption when it passed the critical EV tipping point of 5% of new car sales powered solely by electricity.  As EV adoption continues to rapidly accelerate, new revenue opportunities on the grid will be created.  Join NY-BEST for this timely webinar that will provide an overview of the opportunities for vehicles as a grid edge technology, V2G exports to support the grid, as well as opportunities specific to school buses.

This FREE Webinar will feature industry leaders in the V2G space as well as NY-BEST staff. Topics discussed will include:

1. Overview of opportunities for vehicles as a grid edge technology
2. V2G (Vehicle to Grid) current offerings and those in development
3. Dispelling the myths about EVs and V2G
4. School bus opportunities, including NY school bus roadmap (currently in development)
5. Demonstrations and pilot programs from leaders in the V2G space

Register for the webinar here.

Join us on November 3 at 10 AM for a high-level launch event for the State of Climate Action 2022 report. Developed by Systems Change Lab, the report provides a clear snapshot of the transformations needed across sectors to address the climate crisis. The research reveals some bright spots but overall finds that pace and scale of transformations needed to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C requires efforts to rapidly accelerate.

Released in advance of the COP27 summit, the State of Climate Action 2022 will be an invaluable handbook for decision-makers in government, companies, investing firms and funding institutions who are considering where to focus their limited time and resources to tackle the climate crisis.

Opening Remarks:
Nigel Topping, High-Level Climate Action Champion of COP26 and the UK
Moderator and Closing Remarks:
Helen Mountford, ClimateWorks Foundation

Speakers:
Kelly Levin, Bezos Earth Fund
Sophie Boehm, World Resources Institute
Louise Jeffery, New Climate
Claire Fyson, Climate Analytics

Register for the webinar here.

In this game-changing 60-minute webinar, Project Drawdown executive director Jon Foley presents research that points to which climate actions we should prioritize—across sectors, timescales, and geographies—to make the most of efforts to achieve drawdown. In addition, Foley will show how recognizing co-benefits of climate solutions that improve health, well-being, equity, and more can help accelerate action. Finally, he will look at the importance of pulling multiple levers to scale climate solutions—including changes in policy, capital flows, business models, technology, and behavior. Learn how you can make the most of YOUR commitment to create a safe climate for future generations and achieve the change we need before it’s too late.

Register for the event on November 3 here.

What is induction? Should you get induction burners instead of gas or electric? This class teaches what induction cooking technology is, and if it’s the right fit for you and your home kitchen.

In this class we will cover:

• Overview of Induction Cooking Technology
• Induction vs Gas vs Electric Burners
• Styles and sizes of induction burners available
• Who should get induction burners

I recommend people experience induction burners by using a countertop plug-in version to see the performance superiority of it. I am a proud ambassador for Hestan Cue Smart Cooking Systems that includes an induction burner, synchronized cookware, and video guided recipes app. https://shop.hestancue.com?ref:CHEFAF

I’m Chef Andrew Forlines and I want to be your guide to the home kitchen appliance industry.

I have in-depth training on appliance technology from all major manufacturers. I’ve worked several years in appliance retail showrooms teaching clients about new and exciting cooking technology.

My passion for cooking, food science, and technology, have led me to offer online classes to teach people what appliances are available and which suit your needs best.

Let me help you navigate the home kitchen appliance industry with confidence!

Sign up today to learn if induction cooking is right for you!

Learn more at www.chefaf.com

This briefing on Thursday, November 3 at 2 pm is for state and local government officials is an opportunity to hear from Federal Electrification Policy Coalition (FEPC) experts about the latest updates on IRA implementation. During the webinar, panelists will give a high-level overview of the IRA implementation schedule for the building electrification provisions as we know it, highlight information that the federal agencies have requested as part of comment periods, and provide the FEPC’s thoughts and recommendations on how to implement these provisions effectively. This first installment in the series will primarily focus on tax credits and affordable housing, but all questions are welcome.

Panelists include:
– Tax Credits: David Smedick, RMI; Erin Kempster, Energy Solutions; and Heather Deese, Dandelion
– Tax Credits for Affordable Housing: Srinidhi Sampath Kumar, RMI; Sylvia Chi, Just Solutions Collective
– HUD’s Energy and Water Efficiency Program for Affordable Housing: Lauren Westmoreland, Stewards for Affordable Housing for the Future; Todd Nedwick, National Housing Trust

Register for the webinar here.

Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) is a hot topic right now – there have been a flurry of various activities recently¹. As a community of practice focusing on carbon cycle science in North America and adjacent oceans, NACP is poised to make significant contributions in this arena as new programs are initiated and existing CDR activities expand and grow. Perhaps the most relevant area for NACP engagement is the development and implementation of robust measuring, monitoring, and verification (MMRV) for CDR activities, and we are planning an in-depth workshop on this topic in early 2023.

However, we recognize that CDR as a conceptual framework and practice may be relatively novel for many in the NACP community. Thus we are offering a “CDR Academy” that will offer introductory material on the basics of CDR in different Earth systems, including:

Join International Ground Source Heat Pump Association(IGSHPA) for the November Town Hall on the topic of: Low Cost Multi-Source Heat Pump System Design and Simulation- Using water source heat pumps with better heat exchange methods for the source water. This month’s speakers will be Gaylord Olson and Yao Yu.

Register for the virtual event here.

Join NYSERDA on Wednesday, November 9 at 11 AM for an offshore wind webinar as part of the Learning from the Experts series. In this webinar, Henrik Skov, a senior project manager with Danish Hydraulic Institute (DHI), will discuss movement models within the New York Bight and explore the concept of movement models within the broader context of offshore wind. Mr. Skov has more than 35 years of experience in the application of field and analytical methods for assessing marine habitats and the related effects of human activities at sea.

Learning from the Experts is an educational webinar series hosted by NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team that features independent experts speaking on relevant topics, such as wind farm technologies, development practices, regulatory processes, and research initiatives.

Register for the webinar here.

Join the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) for the November Town Hall on Wednesday, November 9 at 11:30 AM. Low Cost Multi-Source Heat Pump System Design and Simulation- Using water source heat pumps with better heat exchange methods for the source water

Register for the event here.

This webinar will highlight two impressive and impactful state programs that are accelerating the development of clean energy while increasing public participation in the process.

The Connecticut Green Bank’s Green Liberty Bonds program , which is modelled after the war bonds of the 1940s, allows individual investors to purchase bonds in low-dollar denominations, enabling people to directly participate in the green economy and earn a return on their investment. The proceeds of Green Liberty Bonds are invested in projects that confront climate change in Connecticut. The first issuance of the Green Liberty Bonds in July 2020 sold nearly $17 million, and the second issuance in May 2021 sold nearly $25 million.

In Washington, the 2021 State Energy Strategy provides a roadmap for the state to meet its critical and ambitious energy and climate goals: transitioning to 100% clean electricity by 2045 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The strategy puts equity and climate justice upfront because climate change will inflict greatest harm on overburdened communities and low-income households. This work was guided by a 27-member advisory committee representing a broad set of governmental, Tribal, environmental, consumer, and industry interests. The advisory committee meetings were professionally facilitated to ensure meaningful and equitable engagement. The state also actively engaged political leaders and offered multiple opportunities for public input and review.

In this webinar, representatives from the CT Green Bank and the Washington Department of Commerce will present their programs and answer questions from the audience. CESA’s Vero Bourg-Meyer will moderate. These programs were recipients of the 2022 State Leadership in Clean Energy Awards. Learn more here.

Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly popular in many industries from renewable energy to automotive manufacturing, with its global market size expected to reach $135B in 2031. But with that, many EHS professionals have been left with questions on how best to comply with SDS and Tier II reporting requirements.

Join Encamp on Wednesday, November 9 at 2pm and hear EHS and regulatory compliance leaders discussing the most pressing questions about:

• Determining when SDS and Tier II reporting is needed
• Calculating thresholds for Tier II reporting
• Communicating hazards and storage locations to first responders and emergency planners

Featured speakers:

• Ryan Fogelman, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Fire Rover
• Jackie Velazquez, Director of Environmental Compliance

Register for the virtual event here.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) NY Upstate Leadership Awards Gala will take place on November 15 from 4:30 pm to 6:30pm.  The event will be held virtually on Zoom. We will be honoring 12 award winners who have been selected, by our member advisory leadership board, for their hard work and dedication to improving the built environment in New York State.

2022 Winners:

• Kevin Stack Award: Joanne Mahoney, President, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
• Climate Champion Award (Community): City of Ithaca
• Climate Champion Award (Individual): Dazzle Ekblad, NYSDEC Program Manager of Climate Smart Communities program
• Climate Champion Award (Individual): Kelly Tyler, Director of the Communities and Local Government program NYSERDA
• Clean Energy Community Champion Award: City of Canandaigua
• LEED Commercial Interiors Award: Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Phase III-Cornell University (LEED Gold)
• LEED New Building Construction Award: SU National Veterans Resource Center-Syracuse University (LEED Gold)
• Green Building Legacy Award: Townsend Hall Renovation-SUNY Buffalo (LEED Gold)
• Innovation in Residential Building Award: Sustainable Comfort Inc.
• Climate Smart Business Award: Corning Inc.
• Green Building of the Year Award: Zero Place (LEED Platinum 2022)
• Judge’s Choice Award: SU National Veterans Resource Center-Syracuse University (LEED Gold)

Register here.

Extreme heat is responsible for more weather-related deaths than any other weather event. Community service providers and emergency preparedness leaders scramble each summer to ensure those at high risk – including electricity-dependent, medically vulnerable, and elderly individuals as well as those without access to in-home air conditioning – have access to cooling centers, air-conditioned locations that have been designated as public sites to provide relief and safety during extreme heat.

Demand for electricity often rises dramatically on hot days, as more people turn on their air conditioners, which places additional stress on the grid and can lead to power outages. When high temperatures coincide with a power outage, hospitalizations and fatalities rise, with low-income communities, communities of color, and medically vulnerable individuals experiencing disproportionate health impacts. As the number of high temperature days and occurrence of extreme weather events continue to climb, this deadly combination will continue to wreak havoc on public health in almost every state in the United States.

A new report by Clean Energy Group examines the opportunity for resilient solar+storage to provide reliable backup power to cooling centers. In this webinar, report author Marriele Mango will present her findings. She will be joined by Nate Mills from American Microgrid Solutions, and Nicole Lim from the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, which is in the process of developing a resilient solar+storage installation to support cooling center operations. This webinar is presented by Clean Energy Group’s Resilient Power Project. Learn more here.

Register for the event here.

Please join representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and The Community Preservation Corporation for an interactive webinar on financing strategies for preparing New York’s affordable housing to confront climate change.

With nearly half of New York State’s residents earning a low or moderate income, it is essential to identify paths to finance upgrades to affordable housing in support of meeting the climate goals of New York State and New York City.

Presenters will share insights from Sustainable Affordable Housing, a recently published white paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and present an affordable housing finance model that demonstrates the need for economic innovation. The program will also focus on recommended solutions for financing the transition of New York’s affordable housing to an all-electric, climate friendly future.

We look forward to an informative and interactive webinar, including a Q&A session and an invitation to engage further as we continue working to chart the way forward to public, private, and education based climate solutions for New York’s affordable housing.

Speakers:

• David Erickson, PhD., Head of Outreach & Education, Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
• Greg Hale, Senior Advisor for Energy Efficiency Markets and Finance, NYSERDA
• Claire Kramer Mills, Director of Community Development Analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
• Sadie McKeown, President, The Community Preservation Corporation
• Robert Riggs, Head of New York City Originations, The Community Preservation Corporation

Register for the event here.

At this FREE webinar on Thursday, November 17 at 12pm you will hear about EV procurement challenges in our current economic context in order to understand the impacts of supply chains on building your EV fleet. Will you join us?

Here’s what you can expect from the webinar:

• Learn about fleet EV procurement challenges and their root causes
• Dig into long-term market trends and the political/economic context shaping EV supply chains
• Hear about the current state and forecast for EV availability

Register for the event here.

A variety of studies and disparate datasets track state energy storage polices, but these datasets do not cover all behind-the-meter (BTM) related storage policy. Moreover, these databases do not align these policies with the policy stacking framework. Thus, it is unclear what BTM storage policies are adopted across the country, what should comprise a complete storage policy framework or stack, and how states policies compare against that stack.

A new report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) addresses this gap in the literature by developing a state policy stack for BTM battery storage compared across all fifty states. This first-of-its-kind BTM storage policy stack includes 11 parent policy categories, and 31 associated policies divided across the market preparation, creation, and expansion policy components.

Speakers:

– Jeff Cook, NREL

– Todd Olinsky-Paul, Clean Energy States Alliance (moderator)

This webinar is a presentation of the Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership (ESTAP). ESTAP is a federal-state funding and information sharing project that aims to accelerate the deployment of electrical energy storage technologies in the U.S. ESTAP is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity, managed by Sandia National Laboratories, and administered by the Clean Energy States Alliance. Learn more here.

Register for the event here.

On Thursday, November 17 at 2:30 pm, join IREC and people from across the country for insights on the rapidly increasing consumer demand for heat pumps, and the implications of expanding heat pump technology.

Ask your questions about real world solutions to an HVAC contractor in New York and specialists in building electrification and heat pump technology in Chicago and Wisconsin (they know cold!). Learn about the benefits of switching to a heat pump and how to maximize your investment through cost-effective weatherization. Your questions will be answered so you are ready to take advantage of new federal investment coming soon.

You can expect to hear:
– Weatherization strategies that can improve the return on investment of heat pumps
– Case studies of heat pumps performing well in multifamily/commercial buildings in cold climates
– Where to go to learn more about the technology and available incentives

Register for the webinar here.

NYSERDA is extending on behalf of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) a reminder of a virtual technical conference on November 18, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

The purpose of the conference is to discuss how bulk electric transmission planning will be considered in connection with local planning under the proposed Coordinated Grid Planning Process. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments during the conference. Conference participants are encouraged to submit questions on the topics in advance to Jalila.Aissi@dps.ny.gov. The conference will be recorded and filed in this proceeding and on the Coordinated Grid Planning Working Group webpage.

Register for the event here.