Just In! for August 19, 2023

The weekly newsletter of the New York Geothermal Energy Organization (NY-GEO)

Just In! is NY-GEO's weekly news feed for members. See more information on memberships here. If we send you a complimentary 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. For past issues, check out the Just In! Archive available on the NY-GEO.org website.

0%, Forgivable Loans for Small Rental Buildings – Assembly Member Anna Kelles, Ph. D. – “The Climate Friendly Homes Fund, a $250M fund launched by New York State Homes and Community Renewal and administered by the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), is now offering 0% interest, forgivable loans and technical assistance for building upgrades that prepare existing small rental buildings to operate on clean energy… Eligible buildings must be located in New York State, with between 5 and 50 residential units per building, and currently be subject to a regulatory agreement with a public agency OR be located in either a Low-Moderate Income Qualified Census Tract OR a NYSERDA Disadvantaged Community.” Find program details and applications here.

NYC’s Biggest Buildings Adapting Quickly to Local Law 97 - Stephen Lee – Bloomberg Law – “New York City’s biggest buildings are complying with Local Law 97, a landmark emissions law, at a much faster rate than the city expected, undermining the real estate sector’s claims that the rules will be too hard to meet…” (from 2023 08 16 – City & State First Read)  Article link here.

$25 Million for Fossil Fuel Worker Retraining – Mike Matteo – Peekskill Herald - “Rachel Adler of the New York State Department of Labor (has) announced that the Office of Just Energy Transition (OJET) will kick off in 2024. The OJET will help workers retrain and transition from the fossil fuel industry to jobs in the green energy field. ‘This office will connect workers with opportunities of quality jobs, upscaling, and training with focus on servicing those who are traditionally unrepresented especially within disadvantaged communities,’ said Adler. ‘Beginning next year, in 2024, it is anticipated that this office will oversee a fund of up to $25 million annually for workforce training and retraining programs to prepare workers for employment in the renewable fields. The New York State Research and Development Authority has also dedicated more than $170 million in funding to support clean energy workforce and development training,’ said Adler." Thanks to Anne Rabe of NYPIRG for this tip. Article link here.

Sports Show Host Examines the Dangers of Gas in Homes and Buildings After Tragic Explosion - Sage Welch – The National Building Electrification Network and Sunstone Strategies – “The cause of a house explosion that killed five people in Plum PA on Saturday is still being investigated, but many are speculating it was caused by gas. We spotted discussion of this topic on the Pat McAfee Show (a very influential sports talk show…)”  On his show McAfee said ”This is a national thing that I don’t think ever gets talked about, that we are kind of experiencing in the absolute worst way. It is said from 2002 to 2021 there’s been 680 natural gas pipeline explosions that has resulted in 260 deaths, 1,109 injured and $11.04 Billion dollar losses…” 6-minutevideo link here.

Pat McAfee, sportscaster from Plum, PA said this is “the 3rd time this has happened in our hometown since 2008”

800 Foot Drilling Permit for Columbia U. Project – Business Wire – “The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Mineral Resources (DMR) has granted Columbia University a permit to drill a closed-loop geothermal test bore to a depth of 800 feet, the first such permit to drill to this depth, for this purpose, in the State of New York. Due to the comparatively smaller surface footprints available on typically constrained Manhattan project sites, deeper bore depths are required for optimal system performance and efficiency… DMR permitting was coordinated by the engineering firm Salas O’Brien, with the support of Brightcore Energy LLC (both NY-GEO members).” Article link here. 

IGSHPA.ORG Has A New Look! – “Over the last several months the International Ground Source Heat Pump Organization (IGSHPA) has been working with web designers to give igshpa.org a much needed update. We are proud to announce that the new website is live and ready for you to explore! We hope that you find the new and improved website easier to navigate. This is just one of the many projects that we have been working on to bring added value to IGSHPA members!” Check out https://igshpa.org/

How to Start a District Heating Company - Danish Board of District Heating (DBDH) - Hot Cool Magazine - “In this issue of Hot Cool, we focus on the stages of developing a DH company. But also, on considerations to be made even before you get started. The article ‘How to start a DH company’ introduces the process. Circumstances vary from country to country, so pick the parts which give meaning to your plans…”  Magazine link here. 

Sierra Club Urges Comments on the National Fuel Gas Long Term Plan – David Alicea – NY Field Manager, Sierra Club - “National Fuel Gas is the main fracked gas utility in Western New York and has been one of the main funders of pro-fracked gas efforts spending its profits to lobby against climate policy that would phase out gas, funding ad campaigns, and spreading misinformation.  As the first utility to move through a long-term planning process, we cannot let them set a dangerous precedent by locking in fracked gas for the next 20 years.”  Submit your comment and ask Governor Hochul and the Public Service Commission to hold National Fuel Gas accountable to our climate law.

NetZeroPLUS Canada Launches – Bill Eggertson – President – “NetZeroPLUS Canada was incorporated to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and to lower GHG emissions in Canada and around the world. The founding principles of the organization, which launched last week, include:

• As our economy electrifies, we must standardize energy nomenclature and quantify all energy as kW / kWh so factual comparisons can be made between supply options. This means discarding arcane energy terms such as calorie, Btu, barrel of oil, horsepower and more.
• Thermal energy produced from the ground by a heat pump must be recognized as renewable energy that is fully dispatchable (ie: batteries not required). Failure to count ALL energy outputs and ALL energy inputs decreases the ability to track production & consumption, and allows greenwashing to obfuscate issues and delay positive action on emission reductions.
• Recognition that a heat pump produces renewable energy (as well as reduces emissions & operating costs) will provide an important incentive for homeowners to take direct action and do the right thing."

See the NetZeroPLUS website here.

The Importance of Tax Credit Transferability – Jeff St. John - Canary Media - "At its peak prior to the new law, the U.S. tax-credit investment market processed about $20 billion in clean-energy projects per year. Under the Inflation Reduction Act, that annual figure is expected to be at least two to three times larger, according to multiple analyses. To incentivize project developers to build out clean energy as quickly as the climate crisis demands, the tax-equity market also needs to rapidly expand its capacity. That’s where transferability will play a vital role — and big banks, new startups, renewable energy developers and armies of lawyers and consultants are all rushing to put it into practice.” Article link here.

Bank of America Announces Tax Credit Plan to Boost Clean Power – Katherine Doherty – Bloomberg - “After striking a first-of-its-kind deal to buy renewable energy tax credits, Bank of America Corp. is carving out a role as broker for the incentives under a plan that gives firms tax breaks for financing clean-power projects.” Thanks to NY-GEO Director of Operations John Rath for this tip.  Article link here.

Analysis of Australian Gas Utility Strategy – Jay Gordon and Kevin Morrison - Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis – Preparation for stranded gas assets - as customers move away from gas when they electrify their heating and hot water systems - is under way in Australia. There, it's the gas industry leading the way with a $461 million request to regulators to cover the costs.  “While the gas distribution networks are already making plans to cover their losses resulting from the energy transition, their promotion of ‘renewable gas’ leaves consumers and other network stakeholders exposed to unnecessary risk.  For residential customers in particular, the campaigns could serve to encourage them to continue to purchase gas appliances in the belief that there is a long-term future for their domestic gas supply.”  NY-GEO and its allies have filed similar comments with the Public Service Commission, most recently in response to the National Fuel Long Term Gas Plan.  Article link here.

Gov. Hochul Signs Ban on Radioactive Dumping in the Hudson – Gothamist – “Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the “Save the Hudson” bill into law on Friday (August 18^th), banning any further radioactive waste dumping in the Hudson River. The defunct Indian Point Energy Center, which is the only nuclear plant on the Hudson, is undergoing decommissioning. In February, the plant’s owner, Holtec International, announced it would dump batches of more than 1 million gallons of radioactive water into the river beginning this summer – describing it as the best option for disposing of the material. The law effectively blocks this planned discharge." Thanks to the Alliance for a Green Economy for this tip. Article link here.

An Idealogue’s Electrification Nightmare – John Green – See if you can spot the flaws in this nightmare scenario that mocks electrification and is focused on a California bill on bi-directional charging for electric vehicles. Article link here.

1^st Q 2023 – Most New Electric Generating Capacity is Solar - Maria McCoy – Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR) – “Eight gigawatts of new power generation capacity came online in the first quarter of 2023. For the third quarter in a row, over half of new generation was solar power (4.5 gigawatts). This was the strongest ever first quarter for the solar industry. Wind farm development slowed from the previous quarter, while fossil gas bounced back from its slowest quarter in two years. In the chart below, we illustrate the past two years of new electric power capacity in the U.S., disaggregated by energy source on a quarterly basis.” Article link here.

How Quebec Banned Fracking – Louis Ramirez – The Breach – “Today, Quebec’s ban on hydrocarbon exploration represents a massive social movement victory, but the story of it has never been fully told. The Breach conducted more than a dozen interviews with key leaders to distill its lessons. Developed over two decades, the movement won by building coalitions and using decentralized organizing, deploying tactics ranging from legal advocacy to direct action, sometimes in tension.”  Thanks to author Bill McKibben for this tip.  Article link here.

Coal Plant Closure Led to Rapid Drop in Heart Attacks and Strokes – Lottie Limb – euronews.com – “Shenango Coke Works facility in Pittsburgh closed in January 2016 after incurring millions of dollars in government fines for air and water pollution. Average weekly visits to the local emergency departments for heart-related problems decreased by 42 per cent immediately after the shutdown, analyses of state health records show… The study did not demonstrate a cause-and-effect link between any one individual’s health and the plant’s closure, exactly. But… from January 2016 through to December 2018…There were 33 fewer average annual hospitalisations for heart disease over this period compared to the three years preceding the plant closure.  This included 13 fewer average yearly hospitalisations for ischemic heart disease (typically heart attack) and 12 fewer average yearly hospitalisations for cerebrovascular events (most often stroke).” Article link here.

USDOE: Renewables Could Provide 81% of Electric Power by 2030 and Cut Rates 8-9% - Summary from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis – “New investments arising from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Act will help propel the proportion of electricity generated by carbon-free resources in the US, from 42% in 2022 to between 72% and 81% in 2030, according to the analysis released Aug. 16. With more clean energy on the grid, households would save up to $38 billion on power bills from 2022 to 2030, and businesses' electricity costs would drop”  the DOE report said.  Thanks to NY-GEO Director of Operations John Rath for this tip.  Article link here.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Inflation Reduction Act’s First Year – Dan McCarthy - Canary Media – “Plans for more than 100 new clean energy manufacturing facilities have been announced in the U.S. since August 16, 2022, the day President Biden signed the law. Renewable energy developers are expected to build projects in the U.S. at a far faster pace than previously forecast. Companies from around the world are plowing billions of dollars into U.S.-based solar, wind, battery and EV ventures…     A recent paper in the journal Science analyzes nine different models and determines that the climate law has put the country on track to cut emissions by between 33 and 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. That’s not enough to meet its goal to halve emissions by 2030, but it’s much more than the country would have managed without the law, the analysis concludes." Article link here.

Behind the Scenes – How the IRA Came Together - Maria Virginia Olano – Canary Media – “When the Inflation Reduction Act was being debated and voted on in Congress, all eyes were on a handful of key Democratic politicians: Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Senator Chuck Schumer of New York and President Joe Biden. But while this cast of powerful political characters deserved attention for their outsize role in the process, hundreds if not thousands of others worked tirelessly behind the scenes to craft and ultimately pass the first-ever major piece of U.S. climate legislation. Canary Media asked seven of these unsung heroes to reflect on their experiences and share some insights into how federal clean energy policy actually takes shape — and what’s still left to accomplish for the U.S. climate movement."  Article link here.

Direct Pay: The Billion Dollar Game Changer for Non-Profits– Jeff St. John – Canary Media – “Direct payments (aka Elective Payments) to cities, tribes, nonprofits and other entities that don’t pay taxes could dramatically expand clean energy growth and boost community ownership. ‘tax credits reward wealth with ownership, and everyone else gets left behind,’ (Michelle Moore, CEO of the Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit Groundswell) said. But nestled within the Inflation Reduction Act is a provision that has unleashed hundreds of billions of dollars of clean-energy tax credits to city and county governments, schools and universities, nonprofits, tribal communities and other entities that don’t pay federal taxes.  The provision is known as direct pay, and it’s ‘a game-changer,’ according to Moore.” Article link here.

Happy Birthday, IRA from the Sierra Club – Osha Gay Davidson – Sierra Magazine – “Over the course of a decade, new spending and tax incentives estimated at half a trillion dollars will go toward reducing carbon emissions. This is by design. The long-haul nature of the IRA is key to its potential for success, says Lori Bird, director of the US Energy Program at the World Resources Institute. ‘The fact that the incentives will be available for a 10-year period is a game changer for the clean energy industry,’ she told Sierra… All the experts interviewed agreed that the Inflation Reduction Act alone won’t head off the worst effects of climate change. ‘The IRA isn’t sufficient to get all of the carbon reduction that we need,' Bird concluded, 'but it’s an excellent step in the right direction.’ " Article link here.

IRA Feeds a Factory Frenzy – Dan McCarthy, Maria Virginia Olano – Canary Media - “In just 12 short months, Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act has spurred more than 100 new cleantech manufacturing announcements and nearly $80B in private investment…’What has taken place as a result of and since the Inflation Reduction Act can simply not be overstated,’ said Aaron Brickman, senior principal in the U.S. program of clean energy think tank RMI. ‘The United States is effectively now the most attractive destination for global capital in clean energy and cleantech.’ " Article link here.

Climate Updates:

Youth Plaintiffs Notch a Victory in Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit – Micah Drew – Sierra – Magazine of the Sierra Club – “A Montana district judge on Monday issued a ruling in the nation’s first constitutional climate change trial declaring that the youth plaintiffs have a ‘fundamental constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment’ while revoking two Montana statutes. The state attorney general’s office said it would appeal the ruling.” Article link here. 

How Four Groups of Animals Have Evolved to Meet Climate Challenges - Sophia Quaglia – Sierra Magazine - “Climate change is one of the top five drivers of extinction, but it’s not always a zero-sum game. In general, scientists expect species will have to move upward in elevation or latitude to cope in a warming world. However, in California, many animals have been adapting to their mutating environments in ingenious ways. They’re prioritizing environmental preferences other than temperature, they’re switching their diets, they’re altering their genetic makeup, and they’re changing their reproductive behaviors.” Article link here. 

An Ever-Smaller Board on Which to Play the Human Game – Bill McKibben – The Crucial Years – “Yellowknife (the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories) is being evacuated—its 20,000 residents trying to drive south down the long road towards Edmonton, or being flown out in shifts from its small airport, even as flames and smoke lick at the city limits.  It’s important—in this year that has seen global warming come fully to life—to describe accurately what’s happening on our planet.  And one key thing is: the number of places humans can safely live is now shrinking.  Fast.  The size of the board on which we can play the great game of human civilization is getting smaller." Article link here.

This Week's Work of Art:

Check out http://www.leahwittenberg.com/ for more of Leah Wittenberg’s cartoons.



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 and John Rath for their work on the briefs.

EVENTS:

*Indicates a New Listing or Updated Information

2023 08 23 – Heat Pump Dryers – Update on Brands and Options – 3:00 – 3:30 pm ET – Electrify Now - “Heat pump dryers are… having a moment. Manufacturers are rushing to bring models to market including exciting options where washers are combined with heat pump dryers. Join us for a mini-webinar with appliance guru Steve Sheinkopf from Yale Appliances who will walk us through all the heat pump dryer models available and talk about their costs, benefits and drawbacks, and whether the new combo washer/dryers will change how we do laundry.” Register here.

*2023 08 24 – Cap & Invest re Transportation and Building Fuels – Noon ET -“The Georgetown Climate Center, Resources for the Future, and Columbia's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law are pleased to announce the next installments of the Learning Sessions to Inform New York State's Development of an Economy-Wide Cap-and-Invest Program…More than 500 people so far have joined these sessions, in which policy experts explore a range of topics important for New York State to discuss and consider in the development of their ground-breaking climate pollution-reduction program and share examples from other states.”  Register and get links to earlier sessions here.

 2023 08 24 – 2023 Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard – 2:00 pm ET

– “Utility programs are the primary drivers of energy savings in many states, but which utilities have done the best job delivering those savings to their customers? Join us as we reveal the results of the third triennial Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard report, which evaluates and ranks the 53 largest U.S. utilities along 27 different aspects of energy efficiency performance, programs, and policies.” Register here. 

2023 08 25 – Dig Deeper Webinar with US Dept. of Energy – 11:30 am ET – Speaker: Jeff Winick & Sean Porse of U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Office, Topic: GHP Impact Analysis. Register here.

*2023 08 28 – IRA Rebates Guidance – 12:30 – 2:00 pm ET – Federal Electrification Policy Coalition – “The IRA home energy rebates guidance is out and we’re eager to share the details with you!... hear from policy experts and agency staff about what the recently released guidance means for IRA home energy rebates. We’ll walk through the guidance, anticipated timelines, outstanding questions, and most importantly, leave plenty of time to answer your questions.” Register here.

*2023 08 31 – Covering Industry (Session 7 in Cap-and-Invest Series) – Noon ET – Georgetown Climate Center -“The Georgetown Climate Center, Resources for the Future, and Columbia's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law are pleased to announce the final installment of the Learning Sessions to Inform New York State's Development of an Economy-Wide Cap-and-Invest Program…More than 500 people so far have joined these sessions, in which policy experts explore a range of topics important for New York State to discuss and consider in the development of their ground-breaking climate pollution-reduction program and share examples from other states.”  Register and get links to earlier sessions here.

2023 09 5t 6th and 7th - IGSHPA Accredited Installer Training Online - $1,250.00 – “Upon successful completion of the workshop and passing the IGSHPA installer’s exam, you will be issued IGSHPA accreditation as an installer of GSHP systems. You will receive an installer’s card and a certificate for 3 years." Instructors include Garen Ewbank, Cary Smith, Garry Sexton, and Roshan Revankar. Register here.

2023 09 12th to 14th - IGSHPA Certified Geothermal Designer Training Online - $2,100 – This design course is created for professional engineers, registered architects, installers, and contractors. This course is essential for individuals wanting advanced training and experience in designing GSHPs, and required for experienced individuals who wish to earn certification. Instructors include Garen Ewbank, Cary Smith, Garry Sexton, and Roshan Revankar. Register here.

2023 09 13 – IGSHPA Town Hall with Brian Urlaub – 11:30 am ET – Speaker: Brian Urlaub of Salas O'Brien, Topic: Next Generation of Geothermal Adoption. Register here.

*2023 09 14 - Renewable Heat Now 2024 Campaign Kickoff – 7:00-8:00 pm ET – Renewable Heat Now (RHN) is organizing intensively for NY’s transition to clean, fossil-fuel free heating. Join RHN for the Fall kickoff off its 2024 campaign. A strategy meeting designed to inspire and inform. All are welcome to attend, and if you’re new to the movement for renewable heat, these meetings are a great place to learn and get plugged in!  Registration available soon.

*2023 09 17 – March to End Fossil Fuels – 1:00 pm ET – New York City – “The United Nations is calling on world leaders to take real steps to lead us off fossil fuels to protect people and the planet. On September 20th in New York, the UN Climate Ambition Summit will gather world leaders to commit to phasing out fossil fuels. Thousands of us will take to the streets before the summit to demand President Biden take bold action to end fossil fuels.” Details here.

2023 09 19th to 21st - IGSHPA Certified Geothermal Inspector Training Online - $2,100 – “Designed for the code enforcing inspectors of city and state governments, this course will teach you to inspect the ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems of both residential and commercial properties. Instructors include Garen Ewbank, Cary Smith, Garry Sexton, and Roshan Revankar. Register here.

*2023 09 20 – NGrid Contractor Open House - 8:00 am to Noon – “Please join us to talk in person about how we can support your business in our service territory. Visit our Buffalo, NY office (at 93 Dewey Avenue), have coffee and a light breakfast, and network with our Energy Efficiency, EV, Economic Development, and Distributed Generation Team members. They will answer your questions and explain how you can use new and enhanced program incentives to reach more customers."  RSVP by Sept. 15.

2023 10 17-19 – IGSHPA Accredited Installer Training with WaterFurnace – Hampton Inn and Suites – Poughkeepsie – “Learning to install Ground-Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems will keep you competitive in a market forced to deal with rising energy costs and resource depletion. Installer accreditation enables you to open new markets and offers customers a low-maintenance, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative for their space conditioning needs. With more than 35 years of experience teaching these workshops, accrediting thousands of installers, and developing the industry standards, IGSHPA has pioneered training in GSHP installation.” Register here.

2023 12 05 to 07 - IGSHPA Annual Conference – The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) will be holding its annual conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center. IGSHPA is partnering again this year with NGWA (National Ground Water Association). Keynote speaker will be Alejandro Moreno, the Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy. Early bird registration is open now, along with exhibitor, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities.   For more information, check out the conference page.

2024 05 28 to 30 – IGSHPA Research Conference - The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) is pleased to announce that the next IGSHPA Research Conference will be held at Polytechnique Montréal. This is the fourth in a series of research conferences held in Denver (2017), Stockholm (2018), and Las Vegas (2022). Like the previous three conferences, papers will undergo peer-review to ensure quality. Details will follow, but it is anticipated that abstracts will be due on September 18, 2023 and papers due around November 20, 2023. Conference website - https://igshpa.org/igshpa-research-conference/

JOBS !                                                                    * = new listing

NY Renews – 3 Part Time Fellowships – “We’re looking for strong organizers, writers, and social media pros who are deeply passionate about climate and environmental justice… Coalition Organizing Fellow focuses on organizing coalition members, project management, and coalition operations, Digital Organizing Fellow assists in running our online organizing platforms including Action Network, New/Mode, and the peer-to-peer text platform Spoke, among others, and Social Media Fellow will help manage social media, digital ads (Meta and Twitter), graphics, and online video (Reels/TikTok). This is an exciting opportunity for advocates to build their skills and make a real-world difference. Applications are due Friday, Sept 8th by 5 pm. Please spread the word to your family and friends, and feel free to reach out to me at marie@nyrenews.org with any questions.” (listed 2023 08 19).  Job postings here.

New Yorkers for Clean Power is proud to lead the charge for green jobs through Clean Energy Careers NY, a collaborative initiative to create equitable clean energy careers pathways in New York to help achieve the state’s climate and clean energy goals…”We're excited to launch the Clean Energy Careers New York Newsletter! The newsletter is chock-full of Clean Energy Careers NY resources, event information, job opportunities, and more. If you're a job seeker, a trainer, an employer, or a clean energy advocate, this newsletter is for you! (listed 2023 07 22) Read the newsletter here.

Building Electrification Institute (BEI) Managing Director - “BEI works with high-ambition cities and partners across the country to advance equitable and holistic building electrification policies, programs, and strategies. Our work is centered in community, with a firm commitment to social equity, racial justice, stopping the climate crisis, and ensuring a just transition to a fossil fuel-free future. The new Managing Director will report to BEI’s Executive Director, work closely with the existing Managing Director, and will help manage our growing team to support BEI’s cities, partners, and communities. We will be accepting applications through September 15. (listed 2023 08 12) Details on the position may be found on BEI’s LinkedIn page.

Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) seeks an Energy Advisor for EnergySmart CNY. The Energy Advisor role involves collaborating on outreach development, executing activities, assisting community members with accessing programs and pursuing energy-saving measures. The position allows for remote work, but regular attendance at meetings and local events is required in Central New York. Compensation ranges from $40,000 to $50,000 per year, with benefits including health and dental insurance, paid leave, and vacation time. Bilingual fluency in English with Spanish or other

language strongly preferred. (listed 2023 01 14) The posting is 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 

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

Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County Energy Advisor - The CCE Dutchess Environment & Energy Program currently has an open job posting for five (5) Energy Advisor positions to join our team. These positions will continue and expand on the work that we have been doing to assist residents, small businesses, and non-profits in the Mid-Hudson region to access energy efficiency and clean energy programs. We are looking for locally based candidates with a passion for educating and empowering individuals within their community to make informed energy decisions. Fluency in Spanish, and/or other locally relevant languages, is a plus and will be needed for at least 2 of the candidates hired (if not more). We encourage applications from candidates who have related skill sets but may lack direct experience with delivering programing around energy topics. On the job training will be provided, therefore a candidate with a related skill set and a strong desire to learn more about these topics could excel in a position such as these. (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

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. 

“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]

Citizens for Local Power Executive Director - CLP’s mission is to help communities in the Mid-Hudson Region transition to a locally-based, clean energy economy. Combining research, education, advocacy, and project coordination, CLP supports community and municipal engagement in energy decision-making, transforming energy policy and practice to strengthen local economies, mitigate climate change and increase resilience…persons with strong community organizing experience are welcome to apply; training in energy policy areas can be provided. (listed 2021 12 27) See more here 

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. (listed 2021 12 20)

AVANGRID, Inc. Engineer, Non-Wires Alternatives – AVANGRID, Inc. is seeking a full-time Engineer to support Non-Wires Alternatives (“NWA”) efforts in NYSEG and RG&E territory in New York. The Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering expertise to support the development and analysis of Distributed Energy Resources (“DER”) which are part of the innovative and growing NWA program in New York. This position is based out of any AVANGRID location including offices in NY, ME, and CT. Interested candidates should apply directly on the AVANGRID Career site here.

Campaign Director - Building Electrification – “Supervises: 2-6 core campaign staff, Salary: $120,000 non-negotiable. Scope: The Campaign Director for Building Electrification leads the Sierra Club’s national campaign work to end fossil fuel use in our homes and buildings, and implements just and equitable solutions in the buildings sector. The Campaign Director works alongside a team of Directors as part of Sierra Club’s Energy Campaigns to address climate disruption, transform the energy economy and protect communities from pollution.” See the job posting here.

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)

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.

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. Contact info@aztechgeo.com for more information.

“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:

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