The National Negawatt Exchange is a platform that allows utilities and energy efficiency agencies to benefit from energy efficiency as reflected in the creation of “negawatts” (i.e.; new megawatts that do not need to be generated due to the impact … Continue reading
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Stay safe out there – but stay out there as much as you can
It’s not always easy to sort through the information and misinformation being propagated through social media and health authorities. But contractors can prevent the spread of COVID-19 by taking reasonable precautions to protect the safety and health of their employees … Continue reading
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Conrad Promotes Energy Efficiency as a Critical Resource for NYS
Click to see an earlier Zoom meeting where the lighting is awkward, but the message is critical – and VERY timely.
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Webinars to get you over the CV19 bell curve
If you are an energy efficiency geek like me – or a building performance aficionado – you’ll want to intersperse some of these webinars with your Netflix binges in an effort to STAY FOCUSED! Conrad’s Aggregated Webinar List 04-27-20 I … Continue reading
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Letter to Governor Cuomo: Time to move forward on building codes and appliance standards
April 29, 2019 To the Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State NYS Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Re: Moving Forward on Building Codes and Appliance Standards Dear Governor Cuomo: Thank you for your extraordinary leadership on climate, … Continue reading
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The “Prevailing Wage” Bill; Assembly bill A.1261 (Bronson) Same as Senate bill: S.1947 (Ramos)
This proposed legislation changes the definition of public work to which certain labor provision, including the use of prevailing wage, apply. The bills broaden the definition of public work and of public funds to cover construction projects (broadly defined) receiving … Continue reading
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BPCA Recommendations in response to the Governor’s 2018 Energy Efficiency Targets
BPCA has been submitting official comments regarding energy efficiency within NY REV. Another round of comments is due by October 8th. BPCA / EFNY members are encouraged to reach out to me (conrad@home-performance.org). Here is the letter as currently written: … Continue reading
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Transitioning from State-sponsored Home Performance to a Free-Market Economic Paradigm for Energy Efficiency
BPCA Market Transformation White Paper FINAL Dec 2015 and then feel free to email your comments to conrad@home-performance.org
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Energy is a form of currency; manage it like money and reap the business benefits.
“Recognizing the Value of Energy Efficiency’s Multiple Benefits” is a new white paper written by Christopher Russell, Brendon Baatz, Rachel Cluett, and Jennifer Amann Description: The benefits of energy efficiency extend beyond energy savings. Homes, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities … Continue reading
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The National Negawatt Exchange 