climate change & environmental services Archives

Is Fuel Switching to Natural Gas Right for You?

June 20, 2013 by Jennifer Hermes

The US has gone through a major change in its fuel supplies in a short time. A decade ago, the US was planning infrastructure upgrades in order to import large quantities of liquified natural gas. Now, we are producing so much of it that we are a net exporter. Advantages ... Read more »

Proposed Federal Energy Efficiency Act Could Save You Money on Energy Upgrades

June 5, 2013 by Jennifer Hermes

Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) reintroduced the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 761, on May 15, 2013, authorizing appropriations to support activities aimed at promoting energy efficiency in the residential and commercial sectors. To satisfy senators concerned about cost, S. 761 would reduce authorizations for ... Read more »

Housing Corp. Switches From Fuel Oil to Natural Gas, Saves $2.8m

May 22, 2013March 24, 2022 by Linda Hardesty

Climate Change & Environmental Services (CCES) managed the construction management and environmental permitting for a major boiler modernization project for a large apartment complex in New York City that has reduced emissions and saved the complex over $2.8 million in fuel costs compared to the previous 12-month period. East River ... Read more »

Simple Energy and Cost Saving Tips, Part VII

February 7, 2013 by Jennifer Hermes

Reduce Your Transportation Fuel Usage To Save Money Sometimes forgotten in an entity’s energy footprint is fuel usage for transportation needs, fleet cars, trucks, etc. Fuel is procured and stored, then quickly dispensed and used. But cars and trucks are not to be kept parked, but used on the road. ... Read more »

Simple Energy and Cost Saving Tips, Part VI

January 8, 2013 by Jennifer Hermes

Certainly, last fall’s Hurricane or “SuperStorm” Sandy made us look at energy and other utilities in a new light. The 12-foot storm surge overwhelmed many people and businesses who are long-time shore dwellers and thought they had seen it all. There is no question in my mind that climate change ... Read more »

New York Establishes Solar PV Initiative

September 24, 2012 by Staff Writer

Last month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a series of bills jump starting a new program to bring more solar power to New York, called the NY-Sun Initiative. Managed by the New York State Energy Research & Development Agency (NYSERDA), the goal of this initiative is to double the ... Read more »

Court Rulings Affect Federal Air Rules

September 18, 2012September 18, 2012 by Staff Writer

This summer, two federal court rulings affected the implementation of federal air rules. These rulings may have implications on USEPA enforcement of others, as well. On August 7, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision in the case of Summit Petroleum v. EPA. The court ... Read more »

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