NYC Puts Green Zoning Where Its Mouth Is
In an effort to increase the energy efficiency of NYC buildings, the NYC City Council has approved the Zone Green Text Amendment to city zoning laws. Read more →
Cook It Clean: NYC Greenmarket Gets Solar
The Union Square Greenmarket in Manhattan will use a $16,500 Sun Club donation for solar panels that will power cooking demonstrations from its educational van. Read more →
by Paul Willis
NYC Solar: 10 More Buildings, 648 kW Capacity
New York City completes solar projects across 10 city-owned buildings across the five boroughs, bringing solar capacity to 648 kilowats. Read more →
Jet Blue’s Green New York HQ Opens For Biz
Jet Blue recently opened its new corporate support headquarters in Long Island City, Queens, which was certified LEED Silver, bringing 70 new jobs to NYC. Read more →
New York City Energy Map Tool Tells Tales
The results of a study that estimates the energy usage of every tax lot across the five boroughs of New York City are now available via an interactive tool. Read more →
NYC Underground Park Scores Big On Kickstarter
The underground park envisioned for a former trolley terminal in New York City blasts past its Kickstarter goal of $100,000, so it's on to building a prototype. Read more →
NYC Cleantech Startup A Big Deal In California
For the longest time it has been playing catch-up, but New York City might at last be taking a forward role in the development of green technology. Read more →
by Paul Willis
New World Trade Center A Model For Urban Energy Efficiency
Alliance to Save Energy takes a look at how the rebirth of the World Trade Center in New York City is serving as a model for urban energy efficiency. Read more →
Wind, Solar Sought For Epic NY Trash Heap
New York City solicits proposals for 20 megawatts of wind or solar power on the site of the massive Fresh Kills landfill, which was closed in 2001. Read more →
Five Green Buildings In The Big Apple
Today's photo gallery checks out some of New York City's greenest buildings and the technologies they're using to shrink their carbon footprints and energy use. Read more →
