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Just In! for May 6, 2023
The weekly newsletter of the New York Geothermal Energy Organization (NY-GEO)
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Just In! is NY-GEO's weekly news feed for members. NY-GEO's calendar-year memberships are open to everyone and available for as little as $35. See more information on memberships here. If we send you a complementary copy and you're not a member of NY-GEO, it means we value your role in the transition to renewable heating, but without a membership, please don't count on getting Just In! weekly. | |
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The Press Covers NY’s New Construction Gas Ban: -
|  | Dr. Anna Kelles on NY’s Greenhouse Gas Accounting - 2023 04 24 Email from Assembly Member Kelles – “Earlier this month I met with the Tompkins/Cortland League of Women Voters and had the opportunity to discuss in depth how the senate bill S6030, a rollback of the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA)’s regulations, will undermine our state’s progress toward a greener future. This bill’s proposed changes to greenhouse gas emissions reporting seem innocuous at first look but will obscure the true impact of various gases through changing certain methods of measurement, intentionally watering down the CLCPA’s protections. The bill also seeks to allow trash incinerators as a renewable energy source, and ultimately fulfills the wish list of the fossil fuel, big agriculture, lumber, and manufacturing industries." first 25 minutes of this video. |  | |
Assembly Member Kelles in action planting trees
Ontario Geo Project Has Borefield Under 8 Levels of Parking – Diverso Energy – “We are proud to have partnered with Edenshaw Developments on Alba Condos, a 32-storey development in Mississauga's transit-rich City Centre. If we had one word to summarize the project, it would be revolutionary. Why revolutionary, you may ask? Well, in addition to its vast selection of wellness amenities and breathtaking view of Lake Ontario, this project will contain a borefield under 8 levels of underground parking!” Project website with 1.5 minute video on the drilling experience here.
|  | Fireman’s Park Pavilion in Buffalo Suburb to Go Geo – James Sinner – Lancaster Bee – “The Village of Depew and NOCO have entered into an agreement for the development of a geothermal heating and cooling system at Fireman’s Park’s new pavilion and bathrooms. The new heating and cooling system is set for completion in August, with the total cost of construction set at $83,340. ‘Initially, the building was spec’d out for natural gas heating, but after doing some research and speaking with the folks at NOCO, we can qualify for back end incentives that will allow the village to use a geothermal energy system for a cost equivalent to natural gas and be able to save the taxpayers money,’ said Village of Depew Mayor Kevin Peterson. “ NOCO is a Western NY delivered fuel company that has begun offering geothermal installations. Article link here. |  | |
Energy Savings Hub – a One-Stop Shop for IRA incentives - The DOE has launched an Energy Savings Hub — a one-stop shop for consumers to access the savings tools coming out of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Hub includes resources for homeowners, renters, drivers, and includes info on home energy audits and energy tax credits and rebates. Scroll down to "appliances" for equipment info. Thanks to Cara-Leigh Battaglia of the Building Performance Contractors Association (BPCA-NYS) for this tip. Energy Savings Hub And updates to the incentives and tax credits are ongoing and can be found at this IRS site.
Is There a Future for Gas Utilities? It Could Be Heating and Cooling Your Home (from the Ground) - Emily Moore and Laura Feinstein – Sightline Institute – “To meet Cascadia’s climate goals, we will need to stop burning natural gas to warm our homes, cook our food, dry our clothes, and heat our water. Buildings emit the second-highest level of greenhouse gas emissions of any sector in both Oregon and Washington and the third-highest in British Columbia, in large part because they burn so much gas. As a result, policymakers across Cascadia are increasingly requiring that new buildings be gas-free. But two major questions loom: how do we transition the more than 2 million homes in Cascadia that are already connected to the gas system? Just as crucially, what is a realistic decarbonized future—if there is one—for gas utilities?” Thanks to Billii Roberti of Green Choices Consulting for this tip. Link to in-depth, Northwest US focused article here.
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UCI Health All-Electric Hospital Set to Open in 2025 – Lilly Nguyen – Daily Pilot – “Before plans were developed for an acute medical center at UC Irvine in 2019, the team behind it already knew they wanted to make the new hospital all-electric, according to Joe Brothman, facilities and general services director for UCI Health. ‘We have robust sustainability and energy conservation goals that both UCI Health and the University of California system has established. We’re trying to meet our own established goals and be a progressive organization,’ Brothman said. ‘As a whole, hospitals and healthcare is a very large contributor as an aggregate to greenhouse gas emissions as our operations are very energy intensive.’ “ Tip from Peter Jensen at the National Building Electrification Network and Sunstone Strategies. Article link here.
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National Grid Proposes Hefty 17% Rate Increase for NY Customers - Carl Campanile – NY Post – “Nearly 2 million local National Grid customers could be seeing red over hefty proposed rate hikes pushing them to get more green. The natural gas and electric utility giant has proposed gas-use increases of 17% for its New York City residential customers and 16% for Long Islanders, with the company blaming inflationary costs and government green-energy requirements. That means the typical bill for residents in Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens would jump by $30.95 per month, National Grid estimated. The average customer on Long Island and the Rockaway Peninsula could see a bill increase of about $28.52 a month." (from 2023 05 03 – City & State First Read) Full article here.
The new National Grid downstate cases are:
Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul Launch new $15 Million Effort to Build All-Electric, Affordable Homes in NYC – Mayor’s press release - “Formally titled the “New Construction Future Housing Initiative,” this… initiative aims to streamline the delivery of development financing and grants to affordable housing projects currently in HPD’s new construction pipeline. Funding will cover the incremental costs of implementing high-performance, all-electric “Future Homes” standards, such as electrification of hot water and heating systems in design and construction to provide energy savings, resiliency, and improved air quality for future residents. Funded through NYSERDA’s $6 billion Clean Energy Fund, the Future Housing Initiative offers building owners and developers up to $10,000 per unit and up to $1.5 million per project to fund the construction of high-performance, all-electric multifamily buildings that will achieve “Passive House” certification, the gold standard for sustainable construction, with drastically reduced energy use and carbon emissions. Development teams will also receive technical assistance support to facilitate the necessary design work. The program will support up to 30 projects that encompass approximately 3,000 dwelling units.” Thanks to Anne Rabe of NYPIRG for this tip. Article link here.
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Cracking the Climate Code – Jim Kapsis, adhoc group – The Gist - Building codes also have the benefit of creating durable policy. For example, while the ninth circuit court recently overturned Berkeley’s ordinance banning natural gas in new construction, cities like Santa Rosa that adopted all-electric rules in their building codes remained unaffected. Like so much else in this country, building codes have also become a political battlefield. Article link here.
CT Affordable Housing Project gets $700,000 DOE Grant to Design Geo System – Ben Baker – Record Journal – “An affordable housing development secured an over $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to design a geothermal heating and cooling system in what planners hope will be the first step toward providing central air from renewable energy sources for the complex in coming years. Ulbrich Heights (in Wallingford, CT) was one of 11 proposed locations spanning 10 states selected for a geothermal heating and cooling pilot program rolled out as part of the Biden Administration’s Justice40 initiative which seeks to place 40% of all new green energy investments in underserved communities.” Thanks to NY-GEO member Paul Coons for this tip. Article link here.
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Cap & Invest and a Price on Carbon in NY – NY Focus – “New York state is moving ahead with plans to put a price on carbon. Or is it? ‘Cap and invest’ did not make it into the budget by name, but the final legislation anticipates that state regulators will begin selling allowances for greenhouse gas emissions and prepares to spend the proceeds accordingly. Like Hochul’s original outline, the final budget allocates 30 percent of revenues from the program to consumer rebates, and another 3 percent to support “industrial small businesses” hit by the costs of the energy transition. But there’s more: The budget deal specifies that the remaining two-thirds of cap-and-invest revenue should go into a dedicated climate investment fund — the first of its kind since New York passed its climate law in 2019. The ‘investment’ portion of the state’s new Climate Action Fund will be tasked with decarbonizing New York’s economy as outlined in the state’s final scoping plan, including by targeting investments in disadvantaged communities. The final deal also adds significant labor protections to Hochul’s original proposal: Any projects funded by cap and invest will be required to meet labor standards such as union wages and a “Buy American” provision for iron and steel…” TY Anne Rabe of NYPIRG for this tip. Full article here. Click on “Climate and Environment”.
Cleveland Duplex - All-Electric Side Saves Money Compared To The Gas Side - Naomi Cole & Joe Wachunas - CleanTechnica – “This is a story of electricity beating gas. In 2021, we decided to fix up a duplex in Cleveland, Ohio, that has been in our family for 75 years…We replaced an old water heater and furnace with all-electric heat pumps on the south side, while the north side still has gas systems which we plan to replace in a year or two. After collecting a full year of data, we are excited to report that the all-electric side had cheaper upfront costs, the same utility bills as the gas side (slightly lower when we filter out a couple of extra appliances), and uses way less energy. A win-win-win.” Tip from Peter Jensen at the National Building Electrification Network and Sunstone Strategies. Article link here.
|  | Canada’s Clean Tech Tax Credit Now Includes Geo – Carlo Cariaga – Think Geoenergy – "With this proposal, geothermal projects can benefit from the tax incentives provided by Clean Tech Tax Credit. This pertains to tax incentives equal to 30% of the capital cost of investments in Class 43.1. This includes piping, heat pumps, heat exchanges, steam separators, and electrical generating equipment. However, equipment used for geothermal projects that will co-produce oil, gas or other fossil fuels are not eligible." Thanks to Diverso Energy Digest for this tip. Article link here. |  | |
SoCalGas Helped Bankroll Law Firm That Challenged Berkeley Natural Gas Ban - Matthew Green – KQED – “SoCalGas, the nation’s largest natural gas utility, initially billed a ratepayer account more than $1 million to support the law firm that successfully challenged Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation law banning gas hookups in new buildings. In a California Public Utilities Commission filing released last week, the utility admitted it had paid the Redwood City-based law firm Reichman Jorgensen $1.14 million in 2021 to address several legal issues, the most specific of which involved investigating the legality of ‘existing and proposed federal, state and local laws, and other government actions potentially affecting natural gas service,’ and determining ‘whether they might be preempted by federal law.’ ” Tip from Peter Jensen at the National Building Electrification Network and Sunstone Strategies. Article link here.
|  | How Frigid Maine Became a National Electrification Leader – Building Decarbonization Coalition – “The State of Maine is blowing past its goal of installing 100,000 heat pumps by 2025. Dan Burgess, Director of the Maine Governor’s Energy Office, Dana Fischer, Director, Regulatory Strategy Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc – Heating & Cooling, and Scott Libby of Royal River Heat pumps” presented on this topic to the Building Decarbonization Coalition, which has made materials form the presentation available.” Maine has focused fairly exclusively on air-source heat pumps to date. It will be interesting to see how this thrust impacts peak electric demand moving forward. Web page here includes a recording, slide deck and summary of the presentation. |  | National Poll on Gas Bans - Julia Martinez -Morning Consult - Despite the Berkeley ruling and attempts to make gas stoves the next culture war, public backing for natural gas bans has not changed much from the beginning of this year, support is higher for stricter energy efficiency standards and has actually grown among Republicans. Tip from Allison McMunn at the National Building Electrification Network and Sunstone Strategies. Article link here. | Where Does Hydrogen Fit? – Jeff St, John – Canary Media – This article looks at two startup electrolyzer manufacturers and how they are positioning themselves to meet demand for green hydrogen. Neither are described as looking at heating buildings. Article link here. | |
2023 RHN Legislative and Budget Agenda - The Renewable Heat Now Campaign (RHN) is organizing to win funding and policies that will move fossil fuels out of our buildings affordably and equitably. The legislative package includes the All-Electric New Building Act (S00562-A/A00920-A - Kavanaugh/Gallagher) that would sunset fossil fuels in new construction starting January 1, 2024. It also includes the NY Home Energy Equitable Transition (HEAT) Act – (S2016/A4592 – Krueger/Fahy). In addition, RHN has also released an agenda for the NYS budget, which is currently being negotiated by the Governor and the Legislature. See more on the Renewable Heat Now Legislative Package here. And take action here.
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NY-GEO Member Map-Here's the map we refer folks to when we get requests for services or interest in a geothermal install.
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The US Electrician Shortage Has a Simple Fix: Recruit More Women – Danielle Renwick – Canary Media - Decarbonization means electrification, and electrification means more electricians. Women, who represent just 2% of U.S. electricians, could help the profession grow. Article link here. | |
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BPI on Electrification Audits – Open for public comments on the BPI website – “The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) is pleased to announce that BPI’s Guiding Principles for Conducting Electrification Audits in 1-4 Family Dwellings is now available for public comment for a period of 45 days. These Guiding Principles outline the procedures for conducting an Electrification Energy Audit on 1 – 4 family dwellings while using readily available remote or virtual resources and consumer engagement to focus on energy efficiency opportunities as a means of load/demand reduction as well as reduced energy consumption and to ready the structure for heat pump installation.” Thanks to Cara-Leigh Battaglia of the Building Performance Contractors Association (BPCA-NYS) for this tip. Website here.
ASHRAE Publishes First Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Standard – “ASHRAE Standard 228 sets requirements for evaluating whether a building or group of buildings meets a definition of ‘zero net energy’ or a definition of ‘zero net carbon’ during building operation.” Thanks to Ralph DiNola of the New Buildings Institute for this tip. Copies of the standard are available for $100 on the ASHRAE website. Web page link here.
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Groundbreaking EPA Report on Climate Change and Children’s Health – Alexandra Zissu – MOMS clean air FORCE - “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just released a report, Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in the United States. It’s a critically important national-scale, multi-sector 108 pages quantifying projected health effects to children from climate change. The report focuses on five climate stressors that are already happening and will continue to impact children, defined here as younger than 18, in unique ways: extreme heat, air quality, changing seasons, flooding, infectious diseases (especially tick-borne illness). Article link here. | |
Historic Firsts for Climate Justice at the UN General Assembly and European Court of Human Rights – Center for International Environmental Law - “…two critical developments at international institutions are advancing efforts to clarify and enforce states’ human rights obligations in the face of climate change. One is the first-ever public hearings at the European Court of Human Rights on climate cases addressing the duty of states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including a case brought by the Swiss Senior Women for Climate Protection against Switzerland. The other is the historic adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a resolution calling upon the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, to issue an opinion on state legal responsibilities to protect the climate system for present and future generations and the consequences of failing to do so.” Article link here. | |
Nonstop Rain Causes Severe Flooding, Partial Wall Collapse in NYC - David Propper – NY Post - “Torrential downpours wreaked havoc on the Big Apple over the weekend, as the nearly nonstop rain flooded city streets and caused the wall of a residential building to collapse in the Bronx. Drivers got trapped in the middle of the rapidly rising waters on roads across the city and Bronx residents were forced to evacuate during the nasty spring storm Sunday.” (from 2023 05 01 – City & State First Read) Full article here. | |
Inside the Youth Campaign to Bring Climate Change to the World’s Highest Court – Robin Happel – The Nation – “After years of organizing, a global movement of young people helped push the UN to request a consequential opinion on climate change from the International Court of Justice. Article link here. | |
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Frequent Sources for Just In! briefs:
Green Energy Times
City & State First Read
POLITICO Weekly NY & NJ Energy email)
Canary Media
National Building Electrification Network & Sunstone Strategies
Just in! thanks NY-GEO board member John Ciovacco of Aztech Geothermal for his frequent proofreading contributions to this publication and Paul Maliszewski for his work on the briefs.
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2023 05 9th to 11th - In-Person Accredited Installer Training with WaterFurnace -Ft. Wayne IN.- Get your Accredited Installer certification with one of WaterFurnace’s Certified IGSHPA Trainers! Class Held at WaterFurnace International Training Classroom: 9000 Conservation Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 Cost Varies depending on materials. Please note that class size is limited. Once the roster is full, registrants will be placed on wait list. Register here.
*2023 05 9th and 11th - The Road to Our Energy Transition - Noon ET – NY Renews - “Our expert panelists will demystify what our climate law means for energy policy, identify the core functions of agencies, and provide insights on what steps our communities can take to meet the moment and address the climate crisis.” Register here.
2023 05 10 - IGSHPA Town Hall-11:30 am ET - Chris Manz of WaterFurnace presents Leveling the Rating Playing Field. Go here to register.
*2023 05 10 – AI: What Will Change for Contractors ? – 5:00 pm ET - Artificial intelligence continues to change the digital landscape, with new tools and updates rolling out on a seemingly daily basis. With that in mind, we question how the advent of tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, and the like will change… how homeowners find contractors and engage with their services. Join CEO and Founder Peter Troast…to learn more about how AI will continue to alter how both homeowners and HVAC, solar, and home performance contractors interact with the digital marketing landscape. Register here.
2023 05 11 – Quarter Billion $ Green Bank Community Development Fund is Launched – 10:00-11:00 am ET – “NY Green Bank is pleased to announce the launch of our $250 million Community Development Fund (CDF). The CDF is expected to expand and accelerate the lending capacity of smaller community-based and mission-driven investors by channeling financing into sustainable infrastructure projects that benefit underserved New Yorkers in (Disadvantaged Communities) DACs.” Registration here.
*2023 05 11 -Is the Great Lakes Region a Climate Haven? – 1:00 pm ET – Council of the Great Lakes Region - The climate crisis and environmental pressures are increasing at an alarming pace. It is projected that within the next 50 years, at least 1 billion people globally could be left needing to migrate due to climate change and climate disasters. People will move to where the resources are, and in North America, that’s the Great Lakes region. With a relatively stable climate, rich farmland, and 20% of the world’s surface freshwater, people, companies, and investors are seeing opportunity in the Great Lakes. Register here.
*2023 05 11 – Geothermal as Storage – 4:00 pm ET – Trench Talk #11 - “We are thrilled to have Dr Jens Ponikau, hot off his presentation at the NY-GEO Conference to share this simple but powerful perspective about the inherent value of a geothermal heat pump system. It will change the all to prevalent question ‘Why is geothermal so expensive?’ to ‘Why is geothermal so undervalued?’” Register here -
2023 05 11 - Renewable Heat Now Power Hour – 7:00-8:00 pm ET – Renewable Heat Now (RHN) is organizing intensively for a package of NY legislature bills designed to aid NY’s transition to clean, fossil-fuel free heating. Join RHN for its monthly strategy meeting designed to inspire and inform. This month’s special guest is Senator Liz Kreuger, sponsor of the NY HEAT Act. It’s not complete without NY HEAT! Register here.
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2023 05/16th to 18th - HRAI Accredited Installer Training - Learning to install Ground-Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems will enable participants to open new markets and offer customers a low-maintenance, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative for their space conditioning needs. HRAI is drawing on 30 years of pioneering work of IGSHPA, which has accredited thousands of installers across North America and around the world. For more info & registration, go here.
*2023 05 18 – Commercial Refrigeration Regulations Retrofits and New Refrigerant Options – AHCR - 2:00 pm ET – “This webinar will cover opportunities to obtain ESG goals: namely by retrofitting existing equipment or installing new equipment with lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. We will also discuss paths for determining retrofit steps versus new equipment options. As the inventor of Freon™, Chemours™ has 90+ years of refrigerants experience, with well-established relationships among distributors and wholesalers to support their product selection and technical needs.” Register here.
*2023 05 22 - EPA Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in the U.S. Report – 2:30-3:30 pm ET – “U.S. EPA will present on a report which quantifies future health risks to children for a sub-set of climate stressors. Register here.
2023 05 26 - IGSHPA Dig Deeper Webinar – 11:30 am ET - Roshan Revankar of Genesys NZE presents CLAD – A Simple Genius Heat Exchanger. Go here to register.
2023 06 08 – Clean Heat Program Stakeholders Meeting – 9:00-10:00 am ET - The NYS Clean Heat Utility Joint Management Committee (JMC) will host the next quarterly meeting of the Working Group Series for Participating Contractors and Industry Partners. This series is billed as an ongoing platform for contractors and industry partners affiliated with NYS Clean Heat to discuss program improvements and address questions related to the program. Registration link here.
2023 12 5th to 7th - IGSHPA Annual Conference – The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) will be holding its annual conference December 5 to 7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. IGSHPA is partnering again this year with NGWA (National Ground Water Association). Early bird registration is open now, along with exhibitor, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities. Presenter abstracts for the workshops are due by May 31, 2023. Selection of speakers and workshop topics will be confirmed in June. For more information, check out the conference page.
| 2023 04 26-27 – NY-GEO 2023 - Thanks again to our sponsors and exhibitors !!! | |
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List of Climate Tech Job Boards - Elaine Reddy – Ad Hoc Group – The Ad Hoc Group has put together a list of 27 climate tech related job boards.
Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) seeks:
- an Outreach Manager to develop outreach strategies for the newly created Central New York Clean Energy Hub, which will connect people to the clean energy economy and its benefits, including clean energy careers, improved energy affordability, home improvements, and rebates for businesses and transportation. The Outreach Manager will be managing a 4-person outreach team and coordinating all aspects of outreach to community members throughout the Central New York Region.
- four Energy Advisors for the CNY Clean Energy Hub to reach diverse communities throughout CNY with Hub materials, workshops, and energy affordability/clean energy opportunities.
- a Regulatory Attorney/Regulatory Advocate to spearhead our work in utility rate cases and regulatory proceedings in New York State advancing building electrification, ending our dependence on methane gas, increasing energy efficiency, energy affordability, and renewable energy generation, and preventing false solutions from capturing public funding.
- a Communications Director to build a public face for AGREE in our local Central New York community as well as across the state in order to support ongoing campaigns, respond to real-time developments and policy emergencies, and strategically raise AGREE’s profile and increase our constituent base.
(listed January 14, 2023) The postings are available here.
PWGC Environmental Engineers, Bohemia, NY - Geothermal Engineer – PWGC, a multi-year award-winning environmental engineering firm seeks an experienced professional engineer for closed loop geothermal projects in the downstate New York area. Expert knowledge of commercial building sciences, mechanical system design, conventional HVAC, heat pump technologies, building automation and energy modeling applications. This position requires 5-10 years related experience, bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical or chemical engineering and a PE License. Advanced knowledge of CAD 3D and 4D software and REVIT. Interested? Send your resume to hr@pwgrosser.com or apply on our website at pwgrosser.com/careers
PUSH Policy Coordinator - People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH Buffalo) seeks a Policy Coordinator to support the work of the Policy & Strategy department, with a focus on local, state, and regional climate and environmental justice policies in the areas of transportation electrification, power generation, building decarbonization, and equitable investment. (listed 2022 08 27) The posting is available here
Sustainable Westchester - Clean Energy Associate, EnergySmart Homes. (Location: Mount Kisco, NY) - The Community Energy Advisor (CEA) is a full time position at Sustainable Westchester. This position will provide assistance, direction, organization, coordination of programs that work to inform residents, multifamily building owners, and small businesses, with an emphasis in low-to-moderate income and priority communities, of the options for adopting clean energy strategies in their homes and businesses. $50k-$60k/year. (listed 2022 08 06) The posting is available here
Sustainable Westchester - Marketing, Communications and Outreach Director. (Location: Mount Kisco, NY) The Director of Marketing, Communications and Outreach will be responsible for developing and implementing Sustainable Westchester’s marketing, communication and outreach plans & strategies including public relations, digital communications, key messaging, storytelling and brand experience. $75k-$80k/year. (listed 2022 08 06) The posting is available here
Clean Energy Associate (PAID INTERNSHIP) - Sustainable Westchester aims to educate and train the next generation of leaders in sustainability in Westchester. We hire students and recent graduates who have the skills, passion, intelligence and maturity to take on significant responsibility to help bring clean energy solutions to our residents. Throughout the duration of the position, associates may work with elected officials, municipal leaders, community members, subject matter experts, and consultants to provide a one-of-a-kind experience. We are committed to providing these valuable work opportunities to people from communities that have been underrepresented in the environmental field. (listed 2022 08 06) See Sustainable Westchester website for more.
Rewiring America – Federal Senior Policy Manager – The FSPM will own and drive critical efforts to influence federal policy initiatives. This role will manage the Federal policy team and lobbyists, lead the strategy and execution of federal policy, oversee targeted research and the drafting of key content, and provide critical perspectives in support of the multi-pronged policy strategy for Rewiring. This important work will continue and grow Rewiring America’s ability to affect federal policy, removing key barriers for electrification. (listed 2022 07 09) The posting is available here.
Rewiring America – Local Policy Director - With a clear vision, smart strategies, and significant and sustained financial support, Rewiring America is growing rapidly. As the Local Policy Manager on the Policy team you will lead on efforts to influence local policy initiatives around the country, particularly in public schools. This role will drive policy strategy, targeted research, support the drafting of policy and campaign documents, and provide input into the policy team’s public school electrification work. (listed 2022 07 09) The posting is available here.
Sierra Club Campaign Representative - Building Electrification (Location: MA/CT) - The Sierra Club seeks a strategic, collaborative, and equity-focused Campaign Representative to advance initiatives to end fossil fuel use in homes and buildings across Massachusetts and Connecticut. In this newly created position, the Campaign Representative will join a regional team that is working to address the climate crisis by moving the Northeast from dirty to clean energy… They represent Sierra Club to government officials, the media, business and community leaders, allies and other organizations, and the public. (listed 2022 07 09) The posting is available here.
The Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee Finger Lakes Region – Is looking to hire two staff members:
· The Manager of Organizational Programs will lead our efforts to educate, inspire, and support businesses and nonprofits that want to take action on climate.
· The Program Director will be in charge of developing an exciting new program that we're not allowed to talk about until our contract with the funder is fully executed (which makes the hiring process a bit complicated). (listed 2022 05 28). The posting is available here.
Hudson Valley Climate Leadership Coordinator-The Hudson Valley Regional Council is hiring for a full-time Climate Leadership Coordinator. The successful applicant will carry out tasks related to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Leadership Support Services Program for the seven-county Mid-Hudson Region. The Regional Council is looking forward to welcoming another collaborative, passionate, and motivated member to the team! (listed 2022 05 14) The posting is available here.
Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) – is excited to announce that our organization is growing, and we are looking to fill the key position of Research Fellow. We seek passionate, intelligent, and kind people who work well both independently and as part of a team, and who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuff done.” (listed 2022 04 09).
Acadia Center is Hiring - for an energy efficiency and building energy justice manager, a senior energy attorney and a climate and energy policy analyst (listed 2022 03 05) Click here for more information.
“Energy Department Will Recruit 1,000 Additional Staffers For New Corps To Tackle The Climate Crisis • The DOE is starting up a Clean Energy Corps to help implement the bipartisan infrastructure law and develop clean-energy solutions to the climate crisis, the agency said. It will hire 1,000 new employees through a newly launched hiring portal.” (from 2022 01 14 Green Energy News) [CNN]
HVAC Project Manager – Aztech Geothermal, Ballston Spa, NY – Aztech Geothermal, a well-respected Geothermal Heat Pump design-build contractor, is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager responsible for estimating project costs, purchasing/sourcing materials & equipment, project planning including management of technicians and subcontractors. This position requires 3-5+ years' experience in Residential &/or Commercial HVAC, including AC/heat pump equipment, power and control wiring, HVAC plumbing, and sheetmetal/air distribution systems. Strong candidates must be comfortable with computers and common Microsoft programs with ability to learn industry specific analysis software. Interested? Send your resume to info@aztechgeo.com.
Mechanical Design Engineer – Geothermal Focus – CHA Consulting - CHA Consulting, Inc. is an innovative, full-service engineering consulting and construction management firm working to responsibly improve the world we live in. Currently seeking a PE mechanical engineer with experience in the design of geothermal systems to support building scale and district geothermal project development, feasibility, design and construction. CGD certification preferred. Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Northern NJ or Boston based. More here (Listed 2021 10 04)
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Sierra Club Seeks Expert on “Renewable Natural Gas” - Sierra Club is looking for a new expert for PUC proceedings across the U.S. on "renewable natural gas" (including biomethane), synthetic gas and hydrogen. Experience with utility regulation and gas utility business models is a plus. If you have any recommendations, please email: Amneh Minkara (amneh.minkara@sierraclub.org)
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UHAB is Hiring -UHAB (Urban Homesteading Assistance Board ) is hiring a Project Associate focusing on Energy Services, including Co-ops Go Solar, Clean Heat for Co-ops, and other energy efficiency and energy-reducing renewable technology partnerships... We also have a few other positions posted, for a part-time Affordable Housing Loan Officer, and a full-time Project Associate on the Co-op Improvement Program who’ll provide services to distressed affordable buildings. All of the job postings are viewable on our website here. I appreciate your help to get the word out within your networks!” From email from Emily Ng.
Aztech Geothermal is Hiring- Seeking an Experienced Heat Pump Technician in NY's Capital District - Aztech Geothermal is looking for an Experienced Residential HVAC Technician in the Capital Region to join our growing installation and service business based in Ballston Spa. Geothermal heat pump experience a plus. but not required; we are willing to train the right individual. Our company is based in Ballston Spa and principally serves the Capital District, Hudson Valley and Western Massachusetts. More Information
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“Dandelion Energy is growing its Drilling Department and we are looking for Senior/Master Drillers to operate our new rigs and lead our on-site drilling efforts for residential geothermal projects.In this role, you will make a significant impact in redefining how residential ground heat exchangers are installed which will lay the groundwork for Dandelion’s future growth and success. The Senior Driller will be directly responsible for the production rate of geothermal boreholes, the operation, and maintenance of equipment, the safety of on-site workers, and delivering feedback to both the Operations and Engineering team on how to optimize the overall process. For more information about the Senior Driller opening please apply here: https://boards.greenhouse.io/dandelionenergy/jobs/4879245002
Not a Senior Driller? check out our other exciting opportunities on our career site: https://dandelionenergy.com/jobs”
Ongoing – NYSERDA is hiring! The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has ongoing recruitment opportunities. Join our email list or check this page periodically to learn about new career opportunities. All qualified individuals will be evaluated for each relevant position for which they apply. Opportunities include:
NYSERDA Career Opportunities
NY Green Bank Career Opportunities
Paid Fellowship Opportunities
Paid Internship Opportunities
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