Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Protection

NYSERDA and Governor's press releases on NYSERDA programs reflect the breadth of work initiated by the EMEP program and related divisions.

February 25, 2008 Governor David A. Paterson, as Lieutenant Governor, Chair of the Renewable Energy Taskforce, announcing new solar power initiatives, among other recommendations, designed to produce more renewable energy and stimulate job growth in New York.

2008

• First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson Announces Solar Panel Installation at Governor's Mansion 05/01/2008
  
  
• Governor Paterson Signs Executive Order to "Green" State Government 04/26/2008
  
  
• Governor Paterson Announces Plans for State's Largest Solar Energy Project 04/22/2008
  
  
• NYSERDA President and CEO Addresses Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference in New York City 04/18/2008
  
  
• Statement from Governor Paterson on Amended Congestion Pricing Program Bill 03/31/2008
  
  
• Governor Paterson Announces Support for the Traffic Mitigation Plan 03/21/2008
  
  
• New Ideas in Educating a Workforce in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: A National Conference for Educators and Trainers 03/18/2008
  
  
• New York Joins Great Lakes Water Resources Compact 03/14/2008
  
  
• Clean Energy Workforce Training Initiative and Proposed Wind Energy Research and Testing Center to be established in New York State 02/25/2008
  
  
• NYSERDA Awards $6 million in Power Delivery R&D Projects; Efficient, Reliable Electric Grid, Reduced Emissions Are Goals 02/04/2008
  
  
• NYSERDA Studies Explore Viability of Carbon Sequestration 01/14/2008
  
  

2007

• NYSERDA Offers Energy Education Grants 12/10/2007
  
  
• Advanced Energy Conversion Forms ECOPOWER 11/13/2007
  
  
• New Yorkers Take Little Steps And Save Big 11/01/2007
  
  
• Governor Spitzer Announces Low-Cost Hydropower For Four Western New York Businesses 10/31/2007
  
  
• Nations, States, Provinces Announce Carbon Markets Partnership To Reduce Global Warming 10/29/2007
  
  
• Governor Spitzer Unveils Cutting-Edge Global Warming Regulations 10/24/2007
  
  
• New York State World Food Day Recognition: NYSERDA R&D Paper Offers 2020 Vision of Potential for Greenhouse Agriculture 10/16/2007
  
  
• Green Schools Summit Promotes Environmental Responsibility in Schools 10/15/2007
  
  
• Statement By Governor Spitzer On The American Electric Power Settlement 10/09/2007
  
  
• State-City Award Funds to Fleet Operators $2.8 million to fund Alternative Fuel Vehicle projects throughout New York City 10/4/2007
  
  
• New Yorkers make a pledge to change their world State launches campaign to save energy and help protect the environment one small step at a time 10/3/2007
  
  
• Task Force Reconvenes To Promote Renewable Energy Agenda 09/25/2007
  
  
• Governor Spitzer Signs Into Law New Environmental Legislation Promoting Purchase Of Green Vehicles 08/03/2007
  
  
• Paterson Convenes Renewable Energy Task Force 06/26/2007
  
  
• FLEX-FUEL Vehicle Owners Can Fill-Up at New Station Selling E-85 5/21/2007
  
  
• FIRST LADY UNVEILS PLAN TO TURN GOVERNOR'S MANSION INTO A "GREEN" BUILDING; Electricity Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions to be Cut by Half 5/1/2007
  
  
• NEW STATE PLAN SETS GOALS FOR REDUCING ENERGY COSTS, CURBING POLLUTION AND ADDRESSING GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE 4/19/2007
  
  
• NEW YORK'S CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY COULD FOSTER $1.4 BILLION OF INVESTMENTS IN NEW YORK 4/19/2007
  
  
• New York State Seeks Development to Expand Clean Energy & Technology Park 3/6/2007
  
  
• EPA RECOGNIZES NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) 3/2/2007
  
  

2006

• Premiere Conference on Renewable Energy & Efficiency Workforce Education to be held at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY 11/3/2006
  
  
• New York State Purchases Hybrid-Electric School Buses 9/28/2006
  
  
• LT. GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES INSTALLATION OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS AT NYSERDA HEADQUARTERS 7/12/2006
  
  
• PILOT PROGRAM TO HELP LOCALITIES ADDRESS WIND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFERED BY NYSERDA 6/22/2006
  
  
• New York State Senator James Wright and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Announce International Commercialization of Renewable Energy Technology 6/15/2006
  
  
• Clinton Hill Apartments Microturbines Cogenerate Electricity and Hot Water; NYSERDA Co-op Project Reduces Electric Demand, Oil Use and Air Pollution 6/14/2006
  
  
• COLONIE TURNING WASTE INTO ENERGY 6/12/2006
  
  
• MIRABITO FUEL GROUP OPENS BIODIESEL FUELING STATION IN ONEONTA, NY 5/31/2006
  
  
• STATE ANNOUNCES FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS 3/6/2006
  
  
• State Launches New Website to Draw Clean-Energy and Environmental Technology Companies to the Saratoga Technology & Energy Park 2/16/2006
  
  
• CREDIT SUISSE RECOGNIZED BY NEW YORK STATE and NEW YORK CITY FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION 1/31/2006
  
  

2005

• Brooklyn Beer Distributor Rolls out Clean Fleet Powered by Natural Gas 12/08/2005
  
  
• NYSERDA Named Recipient of National Green Building Leadership Award 11/25/2005
  
  
• Power Naturally^SM and BJ's Wholesale Club give local students a lesson on solar energy. Renewable energy partners celebrate retailer's largest solar installation 10/27/2005
  
  
• STATE ENCOURAGES MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TO USE "WIND ENERGY TOOLKIT" TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WIND POWER 10/25/2005
  
  
• Benefits of Regulating Electricity Generation Pollution Outweigh Costs to New York and Nation 06/17/2005
  
  
• STATE MOVES FORWARD ON COMMITMENT TO CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY; Renewable Portfolio Standard Program Underway 02/7/2005
  
  
• "Biofuel" A Green Oil Heating Option Debuts in New York State; Low-sulfur Fuel Oil and Soybean Oil Blend Offers Double Clean Air Benefits 01/28/05
  
  

2004

• "Energy In Schools" Conference To Be Held in Colonie November 18 and 19; Student Alternative-Fuel and Renewable Energy Projects to be Displayed and State and National Experts on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Schools to Make Presentations 11/16/04
  
  
• NOCO Energy Receives State Funding for Biodiesel Projects; More Than $235,000 Awarded for Projects in Erie and Monroe Counties (09/24/04)
  
  
• Mirabito Fuel Group to Receive More Than $142,800 from New York State Clean Cities Challenge Program for Projects in Oneonta and Sidney
  New Public Biodiesel Fueling Station to be Built (08/16/04)
  
  
• NYSERDA Announces Funding For Innovative Agriculture Projects
  Free Farm Energy Audits Part of Program (07/12/04)
  
  
• New Truck Stop Electrification Site Opens on Northway;
  New York Showcases Commercial Infrastructure Installed for Long-Haul Trucks to Eliminate Need For Engine Idling (05/19/04)
  
  
• NYSERDA, NYPA and Municipalities Host Energy and Environmental Seminar
  Businesses Can Cut Operating Costs and Protect the Environment With $mart Energy Choices (04/06/04)
  
  
• State Announces Incentive Program For Small Wind Systems (03/04/04)
  
  
• Central New York Energy $mart Communities Supports Future Scientists of Tomorrow (01/12/04)
  
  
• NYSERDA Energizes 23rd Annual Technology Students Association Competition (01/08/04)
  
  

2003

• XOS Launches Ultra-Low Sulfur SINDIE^TM Fuel Analyzer:
  Helps Refiners Meet New EPA Low-Sulfur, Acid Rain Regs (11/06/03)
  
  
• Landmark Program, Funding Announced for Air Pollution Reduction in the New York City Region (09/16/03 231kb .pdf)
  
  
• NYSERDA Provides Chautauqua Institution $352,000 for Combined Heat and Power Project:
  Institution Also Receives Energy Target Zone Designation (08/05/03)
  
  
• EPA AND DOE NAME NYSERDA ENERGY STAR 2003 AWARD WINNER:
  NYSERDA Earns Award for Protecting the Environment through Energy Efficiency (04/14/03)
  
  
• NYSERDA Funds 15 Environmental Research Projects Statewide
  $8.5 Million in Studies of Adirondack Lakes to New York City Air Quality (03/10/03)
  
  
• Chautauqua Institution Installs Combined Heat and Power System:
  NYSERDA Provides More Than $350,000 (01/31/03)
  
  

April 14, 2008 Governor Paterson (left) with MTA Chairman H. Dale Hemmerdinger, announcing a series of sustainability initiatives designed to further reduce the impact of New York public transportation on the environment.

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