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SUNY can lead the way in decarbonization efforts
Guest Opinion by Sean Ryan and Valerie Juang
The Buffalo News
April 5, 2024
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New York Thermal Networks Summit drives conversation on ‘revolutionary technology’
Attendees at the Albany event learned how homegrown clean heating and cooling will help the state meet its ambitious climate and clean energy transition goals.
City & State New York
March 12, 2024
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SUNY Campus Decarbonization Push
The Upgrade NY coalition is pushing lawmakers to include $90 million to kickstart construction of two emissions-free heating and cooling networks at Purchase College and University at Buffalo.
Politico
March 11, 2024
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UpgradeNY wants funding to build thermal energy networks at 2 SUNY campuses
A collaboration of unions, climate advocates, building industry representatives and environmental groups is calling for New York to decarbonize state-owned college campuses as part of the state budget.
Spectrum News
March 6, 2024
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Thermal energy networks are future of clean heating
Guest Opinion by Julie Tighe & Alberto Bianchetti
Syracuse.com
February 14, 2024
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New York will replace gas pipelines to pump clean heat into buildings
A state law has spurred 13 utility pilot projects aimed at creating neighborhoodwide thermal energy networks — a climate strategy gaining traction nationwide.
Canary Media
January 16, 2024
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This Emerging Green Technology Could Decarbonize Buildings and Provide Good Union Jobs
In New York and states across the country, thermal energy networks are helping unite the climate and labor movements while hastening a just transition away from fossil fuels.
In These Times
January 4, 2023
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Underground thermal energy networks are becoming crucial to the US’s energy future
Their advantages extend beyond reducing carbon emissions.
MIT Technology Review
October 4, 2023
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State exploring potential of thermal energy networks - The Capitol Pressroom
State regulators are in the process of green lighting thermal energy network pilot programs around New York.
The Capitol Pressroom
September 28, 2023
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Opinion: It’s time for New York to lead by example and decarbonize state facilities
Such an effort should start with this year’s state budget and focus on getting 15 of the top polluting facilities shovel-ready by 2025.
City & State New York
April 5, 2023
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Union Strong Episode 98: Thermal Energy Networks; A Pipeline To Union Jobs
As a union movement, the New York State AFL-CIO has been working with its affiliates to address climate change in a responsible way.
New York State AFL-CIO Union Strong podcast
March 30, 2023
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Labor and green groups look for another big win: Decarbonizing state buildings
The coalition has already made major progress.
Politico
March 26, 2023
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For Our Climate Future and Good Jobs, It’s Time to ‘Upgrade New York’ at State-Owned Pr...
For Our Climate Future and Good Jobs, It’s Time to ‘Upgrade New York’ at State-Owned Properties
Gotham Gazette
March 17, 2023
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Commentary: Let’s lead the way by decarbonizing state-owned buildings
By decarbonizing 15 of our highest-polluting facilities, New York can reduce on-site emissions from state-owned buildings by 40 percent.
Albany Times Union
March 13, 2023
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Could geothermal energy heat New York's largest networks of buildings?
A coalition of green groups and unions is pushing the state to decarbonize its largest groups of buildings by replacing fossil fuels with thermal energy.
Spectrum News 1
March 8, 2023
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Unions, environmental groups join to call for pollution-free N.Y. state-run facilities by 2040
Unions and environmental groups are joining forces to call on Gov. Hochul and lawmakers to make all state-run buildings and facilities fully green by 2040 with the help of organized labor.
New York Daily News
January 12, 2023