• Ocean

New Offshore Wind Facility Approved By New York

• BP
• clean energy
• Equinor
• New York
• offshore wind
• renewable energy
• Vineyard Wind

New York state selected Norwegian energy giant Equinor to build and supply clean energy from two offshore wind facilities in one of the largest renewable energy deals ever in the United States, according to Reuters.

Why This Matters:  Offshore wind projects are a highly anticipated source of clean, renewable energy — but have been hard to get off the ground so far.

• Energy

New York’s Indian Point 2 Closes, Will the State Lead the Transition Away from Nuclear?

• Indian Point
• New York
• nuclear energy
• nuclear plant

Though it was a contested decision, late last week Indian Point’s Unit 2 nuclear reactor permanently shut down after nearly 46 years generating electricity for Westchester County and New York City. Since New York state receives 32% of its energy from nuclear the move to decommission the reactor in the midst of the pandemic was […]

• Health

Coronavirus: Tests Are Needed for Better Data, But Where Are They?

• #COVID19
• coronavirus
• New Jersey
• New York

Yesterday, New York and New Jersey–the epicenters of the U.S. COVID-19 breakout–made more bleak headlines even as other evidence showed that the virus’ impact was beginning to slow. However, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo explained that the curve is flattening as state rates of hospitalization have continued to decrease. Governors and mayors are struggling to […]

• People

Biking Surges in Popularity During Coronavirus, Let’s Keep It That Way

• bike lanes
• Bike Share
• coronavrius
• New York
• sustainable transportation

Around the world, as people have been asked to stay home and avoid using public transportation, bicycles have begun to soar in popularity. From local bike shops that can’t keep to with demand to cities that have started expanding emergency bikes lanes and bike share programs, people are increasingly relying on bikes to safely maneuver […]

• Energy

In New York State, Investment in Renewables is Deemed a COVID-10 Recovery Plan

• Andrew Cuomo
• clean energy
• New York
• renewable energy

by Zoey Shipley New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo has gained national media attention for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In many ways, he’s become a leader for many people across the nation during this time. And despite the pandemic, Solar Industry Magazine reported that “New York public authorities and agencies have passed legislation as […]

• Health

Coronavirus: Governors Step Up Regional Efforts to Fight Virus

• coronavirus
• COVID-19
• New York
• workers

Yesterday Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) all announced stay at home orders, with Virginia’s to last until June 10th–the longest order of any state. We also saw more cities and retail stores begin to furlough workers, as our institutions and economy begin to contend […]