Recommended Sites & Services
- NYC Shared Solar
- Shared Solar NYC brings opportunities to expand access to solar electricity to all New Yorkers. This program allows subscribers to connect to host sites that are built by developers.
- National Drive Electric Week
- Drive Electric Long Island released its first "State of Electric Vehicles on Long
Island" report which takes a comprehensive look at the status of electric vehicle
adoption on Long Island. The report reveals that Long Island is the largest market
for electric vehicles in New York State and is also the leader in electric vehicle
adoption. Among the almost 13,000 registered electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicle
models are leading the way. In 2018, sales of the Tesla battery electric vehicles
were most popular in Nassau County, while in Suffolk County, sales of the Toyota Prius
Prime plug-in hybrid were most numerous. The report also reveals a wide disparity
in the number of electric vehicles sold by dealership, even for the same car manufacturer.
An analysis of EV charging infrastructure is also included. While there has been a
steady increase in the availability of EV charging stations, the report concludes
that more EV infrastructure is needed to keep up with the growing number of electric
vehicles. In addition to these findings, the report includes electric vehicle and
charging station basics, and information on available rebates and incentives as well
as links to a broad range of useful electric vehicle information such as comparing
available vehicle models, charging options and charging station locators. Read the
full report today.
- Drive Electric Long Island released its first "State of Electric Vehicles on Long
Island" report which takes a comprehensive look at the status of electric vehicle
adoption on Long Island. The report reveals that Long Island is the largest market
for electric vehicles in New York State and is also the leader in electric vehicle
adoption. Among the almost 13,000 registered electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicle
models are leading the way. In 2018, sales of the Tesla battery electric vehicles
were most popular in Nassau County, while in Suffolk County, sales of the Toyota Prius
Prime plug-in hybrid were most numerous. The report also reveals a wide disparity
in the number of electric vehicles sold by dealership, even for the same car manufacturer.
An analysis of EV charging infrastructure is also included. While there has been a
steady increase in the availability of EV charging stations, the report concludes
that more EV infrastructure is needed to keep up with the growing number of electric
vehicles. In addition to these findings, the report includes electric vehicle and
charging station basics, and information on available rebates and incentives as well
as links to a broad range of useful electric vehicle information such as comparing
available vehicle models, charging options and charging station locators. Read the
full report today.
- Long Island Green Homes
- Learn more about how your home uses energy so you can start saving right away. With
a home energy assessment, you’ll get a thorough overview of how to make your home
cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, while shrinking your monthly utility
bill and carbon footprint. When you’re done, you’ll be well aware of the areas in
your home that can benefit from energy-saving measures. The best part? Long Islanders
can get a FREE energy assessments paid for by NY State.
- Learn more about how your home uses energy so you can start saving right away. With
a home energy assessment, you’ll get a thorough overview of how to make your home
cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, while shrinking your monthly utility
bill and carbon footprint. When you’re done, you’ll be well aware of the areas in
your home that can benefit from energy-saving measures. The best part? Long Islanders
can get a FREE energy assessments paid for by NY State.
- SolarSuperState Association
- The SolarSuperState Association is nonprofit advocate and voice for sustainable energy
programs and organizations worldwide, with the goal of promoting and increasing markets
for renewable energy technologies, including wind and solar. SolarSuperState’s outreach
includes workshops, conferences, and an annual competition for population-based sustainable
energy increases. They held their annual competition award ceremony at our center’s
IESC2016 on Cologne Germany.
- The SolarSuperState Association is nonprofit advocate and voice for sustainable energy
programs and organizations worldwide, with the goal of promoting and increasing markets
for renewable energy technologies, including wind and solar. SolarSuperState’s outreach
includes workshops, conferences, and an annual competition for population-based sustainable
energy increases. They held their annual competition award ceremony at our center’s
IESC2016 on Cologne Germany.
- Finding the RIght Solar Panel Installer
- Finding the right contractor is possibly the single most important part of a solar
installation project. Homeowners choosing to go solar often are excited to start the
process. Yet, it is important for consumers to thoroughly research contractors in
addition to identifying and defining their own expectations. A trusting homeowner-contractor
relationship will foster clear communication and prevent unnecessary complications.
This guide will save you time, energy, and money by helping you find the right contractor
for your solar job.
- Finding the right contractor is possibly the single most important part of a solar
installation project. Homeowners choosing to go solar often are excited to start the
process. Yet, it is important for consumers to thoroughly research contractors in
addition to identifying and defining their own expectations. A trusting homeowner-contractor
relationship will foster clear communication and prevent unnecessary complications.
This guide will save you time, energy, and money by helping you find the right contractor
for your solar job.
- Homeowner's Guide to Solar Financing
- The financing a homeowner chooses for a solar array depends greatly upon who owns
the system. Homeowners who purchase outright, with cash, or those who choose to obtain
a loan for panels actually own the system; those who enter into third-party agreements,
such as a lease or PPA, do not own the system. Who owns the solar panels is an important
point, because that determines the financial implications – the upfront cost, maintenance,
terms of contracts, savings, return on investment, rebates and more. The following
chart breaks down the financing options.
- The financing a homeowner chooses for a solar array depends greatly upon who owns
the system. Homeowners who purchase outright, with cash, or those who choose to obtain
a loan for panels actually own the system; those who enter into third-party agreements,
such as a lease or PPA, do not own the system. Who owns the solar panels is an important
point, because that determines the financial implications – the upfront cost, maintenance,
terms of contracts, savings, return on investment, rebates and more. The following
chart breaks down the financing options.
- Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body/Ocean Action Plan
- The Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (MidA RPB) submitted the Mid-Atlantic Regional
Ocean Action Plan to the National Ocean Council for certification, as stated in the
November 2016 Federal Register notice. On December 7, 2016, the NOC announced through
the White House blog that the Plan has been certified and the MidA RPB will begin
implementation. The MidA RPB revised the Plan after considering all public comments
received during the 60-day public comment period and during the open house public
listening sessions hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO)
throughout the region. The Plan and related materials -- including a detailed response
to comments document describing how the MidA RPB incorporated public input.
- The Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (MidA RPB) submitted the Mid-Atlantic Regional
Ocean Action Plan to the National Ocean Council for certification, as stated in the
November 2016 Federal Register notice. On December 7, 2016, the NOC announced through
the White House blog that the Plan has been certified and the MidA RPB will begin
implementation. The MidA RPB revised the Plan after considering all public comments
received during the 60-day public comment period and during the open house public
listening sessions hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO)
throughout the region. The Plan and related materials -- including a detailed response
to comments document describing how the MidA RPB incorporated public input.
- Mid Atlantic Ocean Data Portal
- The Portal connects agency, industry, and community leaders who are shaping the future
of our ocean to the best available data on ocean science, maps, and each other through
a state-of-the art data visualization, storytelling, and networking platform.
- The Portal connects agency, industry, and community leaders who are shaping the future
of our ocean to the best available data on ocean science, maps, and each other through
a state-of-the art data visualization, storytelling, and networking platform.
- Rechargeable Battery and Cell Phone Recyling Program
- Farmingdale State College (FSC) has joined a national program called Call2Recycle™
to conveniently recycle used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones generated
on Campus. This program will strengthen and enhance FSC's existing recycling programs
by providing more convenient and safe disposal options for these particular waste
streams to the Campus Community.
- Farmingdale State College (FSC) has joined a national program called Call2Recycle™
to conveniently recycle used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones generated
on Campus. This program will strengthen and enhance FSC's existing recycling programs
by providing more convenient and safe disposal options for these particular waste
streams to the Campus Community.
- Solar Energy Guide
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Renewable Energy & Sustainability Center
rescgreen@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Zachary Licht
Senior Professional Relations Specialist