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March 3, 2010:
Marcellus Challenge Energy Fair
Renovus will be an exhibitor at the Marcellus Challenge Energy Fair to be held in Ithaca at the Women's Community Building, 100 W. Seneca St., on Wed, March 3, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9pm. This event is sponsored by Sustainable Tompkins and admission is FREE.
February 28, 2010:
We Can't Wish Away Climate Change
An Op-Ed piece by Al Gore appears in today's NY Times. Here is an excerpt:
The heavy snowfalls this month have been used as fodder for ridicule by those who argue that global warming is a myth, yet scientists have long pointed out that warmer global temperatures have been increasing the rate of evaporation from the oceans, putting significantly more moisture into the atmosphere - thus causing heavier downfalls of both rain and snow in particular regions, including the Northeastern United States. Just as it's important not to miss the forest for the trees, neither should we miss the climate for the snowstorm.
February 23, 2010:
Stronger NY commercial net-metering law passed
The new amendment to the NY net-metering law eliminates the existing peak-load-based limitation on the size of non-residential solar and wind systems that are able to take advantage of net-metering. One-time grid interconnection charges will be capped at $350 and $750 for solar and wind, respectively, for non-residential installations up to 25 kW in size. For systems larger than 25 kW, up to the overall cap of 2,000 kW (2 MW), the customer would be responsible for the actual interconnection charges.
November 12, 2009:
Renovus on the Radio
If you missed it the first time around, listen to Renovus on the radio! Originally aired on November 7, this episode of House Call with Susan Lustick introduces renewable energy and how it can fit into your life. Check out a podcast of the original broadcast.
October 6, 2009:
Renovus at the Fingerlakes Bioneers Conference
The Fingerlakes Bioneers conference is fast approaching. Renovus Energy will be hosting a table at the Sustainability Marketplace as part of the Bioneers conference. Be sure to stop by and check us out in the afternoons on Friday the 16th and Saturday the 17th of October.
The Bioneers Conference is a great chance for anyone in the area to tap into the rich programming on environmental and social justice issues. There will be many speakers and presentations, as well as great food, yoga, and music. Be sure to check the full schedule of events by clicking on the link to the left.
September 15, 2009:
Green Resource Hub Event in the Ithaca Times
The Green Resource Hub's September event was featured in the Ithaca Times today. Check out the article to learn more.
You can register for the event and learn more about the Green Resource Hub by checking out the Green Resource Hub website. If you miss the September event, keep your eyes open for the October event, which is coming up on October 16th during the Finger Lakes Bioneers conference.
July 30, 2009:
Additional NYSERDA funds for non-profits
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, New York state has received $74 million which will be awarded to qualified energy conservation projects. The funds will be used on projects targeting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the development of clean fleets of vehicles.
The program is open to most not-for-profit entities including municipal governments, public schools and universities, public and private hospitals, and 501(c)(3) organizations. Qualifying institutions can apply to have up to 100% of a solar electric installation funded by NYSERDA. For more information, check out the NYSERDA website. Don't delay, the first round of applications are due on August 24th. Call Renovus today to find out more!
July 20, 2009:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
When the federal government passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, it earmarked $3 billion for a renewable energy grant program. The details of the programs have been slow to come, but the U.S. Treasury and Department of Energy have now published the terms of the program.
Under the program, organizations that purchase solar electric systems will be able to replace the Federal Tax Credits they receive on the system with direct payments from the Federal government. Unfortunately, the program applies only to non-residential systems. For more information, take a look at the program guidelines, or give us a call.
Though the guidelines have been released, the program is not yet accepting applications.