Climate Smart Columbia County
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That is not a lead pipe, in the picture. :-)
January 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
That is not a lead pipe, in the picture. :-)
November 11 - County qualifies for a $412,500 CEC grant due to reaching 4-Star status in the CEC 3.0 program Grant is to be used to perform energy efficiency upgrades at the 401 State Street office building
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December 20, 2024 at 1:46 PM
November 11 - County qualifies for a $412,500 CEC grant due to reaching 4-Star status in the CEC 3.0 program Grant is to be used to perform energy efficiency upgrades at the 401 State Street office building
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August 2 - The County receives shipment of its first four EVs, 2024 Toyota BZ4Xs
September 14 - County holds its second Climate Carnival at the Columbia County Fairgrounds
October 9 - BOS authorizes an investment grade energy audit for the 401 State Street office building
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September 14 - County holds its second Climate Carnival at the Columbia County Fairgrounds
October 9 - BOS authorizes an investment grade energy audit for the 401 State Street office building
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December 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM
August 2 - The County receives shipment of its first four EVs, 2024 Toyota BZ4Xs
September 14 - County holds its second Climate Carnival at the Columbia County Fairgrounds
October 9 - BOS authorizes an investment grade energy audit for the 401 State Street office building
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September 14 - County holds its second Climate Carnival at the Columbia County Fairgrounds
October 9 - BOS authorizes an investment grade energy audit for the 401 State Street office building
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July 10 - BOS authorizes applying for a $60,000 DEC CSC Certification Grant to complete a Government Operations and Community Climate Action Plan
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December 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM
July 10 - BOS authorizes applying for a $60,000 DEC CSC Certification Grant to complete a Government Operations and Community Climate Action Plan
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April 18 - County qualifies for a $300,000 CEC grant due to becoming a 3-Star designated community Grant is used for the installation of heat pumps at the County Courthouse in Hudson
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December 20, 2024 at 1:44 PM
April 18 - County qualifies for a $300,000 CEC grant due to becoming a 3-Star designated community Grant is used for the installation of heat pumps at the County Courthouse in Hudson
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April 6 - The 50 kW (AC) PV solar array at the DSS building is connected to the grid
April 12 - The Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plans (CARP) are finalized for Columbia County and 17 local municipalities
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April 12 - The Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plans (CARP) are finalized for Columbia County and 17 local municipalities
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December 20, 2024 at 1:44 PM
April 6 - The 50 kW (AC) PV solar array at the DSS building is connected to the grid
April 12 - The Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plans (CARP) are finalized for Columbia County and 17 local municipalities
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April 12 - The Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plans (CARP) are finalized for Columbia County and 17 local municipalities
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March 27 - County qualifies for a $90,000 CEC grant due to reaching Tier-3 in the Clean Heating & Cooling Campaign; Grant is used to install 14 EV charging ports at 401 State, Greenport DPW, and Courthouse
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December 20, 2024 at 1:43 PM
March 27 - County qualifies for a $90,000 CEC grant due to reaching Tier-3 in the Clean Heating & Cooling Campaign; Grant is used to install 14 EV charging ports at 401 State, Greenport DPW, and Courthouse
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March 27 - County qualifies for a $45,000 CEC grant due to reaching Tier-2 in the Clean Heating & Cooling Campaign; Grant is used to purchase one Battery Electric Vehicle for the Health Dept.
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December 20, 2024 at 1:43 PM
March 27 - County qualifies for a $45,000 CEC grant due to reaching Tier-2 in the Clean Heating & Cooling Campaign; Grant is used to purchase one Battery Electric Vehicle for the Health Dept.
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March 27 - County qualifies for a $187,500 CEC grant due to reaching 2-Star status in the CEC 3.0 program Grant is used to purchase four Battery Electric Vehicles for Engineering Dept., Office For the Ageing, District Attorney, and 401 State Street office building
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December 20, 2024 at 1:42 PM
March 27 - County qualifies for a $187,500 CEC grant due to reaching 2-Star status in the CEC 3.0 program Grant is used to purchase four Battery Electric Vehicles for Engineering Dept., Office For the Ageing, District Attorney, and 401 State Street office building
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Not arguing that point!
November 27, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Not arguing that point!
Dug a little more and found this.
It references using 28X (100 year equivalency). But even if they used 80X (20 year equivalency) it wouldn't affect their numbers as they're only measuring NG when burned and assumes 100% conversion to CO2. Does not include methane released during drilling/transport.
It references using 28X (100 year equivalency). But even if they used 80X (20 year equivalency) it wouldn't affect their numbers as they're only measuring NG when burned and assumes 100% conversion to CO2. Does not include methane released during drilling/transport.
November 27, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Dug a little more and found this.
It references using 28X (100 year equivalency). But even if they used 80X (20 year equivalency) it wouldn't affect their numbers as they're only measuring NG when burned and assumes 100% conversion to CO2. Does not include methane released during drilling/transport.
It references using 28X (100 year equivalency). But even if they used 80X (20 year equivalency) it wouldn't affect their numbers as they're only measuring NG when burned and assumes 100% conversion to CO2. Does not include methane released during drilling/transport.
Which brings us right back here :-)
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NYS should publish this tool but with the more rigorous 20 year methane math we use in lieu of the US EPA’s 100-year impact figure
I wonder if this GHG calculator will be taken offline after Jan 20. It has been a helpful tool for many of my stories.
What are some alternatives?
www.epa.gov/energy/green...
What are some alternatives?
www.epa.gov/energy/green...
November 27, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Which brings us right back here :-)
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You can download the spreadsheet here.
Look at the SRL22 tab and scroll way over to the right to get the subregion generation percentages by fuel type.
www.epa.gov/egrid/downlo...
Look at the SRL22 tab and scroll way over to the right to get the subregion generation percentages by fuel type.
www.epa.gov/egrid/downlo...
Download Data | US EPA
This page provides eGRID data.
www.epa.gov
November 27, 2024 at 5:12 PM
You can download the spreadsheet here.
Look at the SRL22 tab and scroll way over to the right to get the subregion generation percentages by fuel type.
www.epa.gov/egrid/downlo...
Look at the SRL22 tab and scroll way over to the right to get the subregion generation percentages by fuel type.
www.epa.gov/egrid/downlo...
Here's a screen grab of the excel spreadsheet that goes along with that eGRID website/data.
It shows NYC as nearly all fossil fuel, natural gas. LI has more oil fueled and some biomass (!). Most of the areas that are worse than us use some amount of coal. NYC and LI use no coal.
It shows NYC as nearly all fossil fuel, natural gas. LI has more oil fueled and some biomass (!). Most of the areas that are worse than us use some amount of coal. NYC and LI use no coal.
November 27, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Here's a screen grab of the excel spreadsheet that goes along with that eGRID website/data.
It shows NYC as nearly all fossil fuel, natural gas. LI has more oil fueled and some biomass (!). Most of the areas that are worse than us use some amount of coal. NYC and LI use no coal.
It shows NYC as nearly all fossil fuel, natural gas. LI has more oil fueled and some biomass (!). Most of the areas that are worse than us use some amount of coal. NYC and LI use no coal.
NYC is actually in line with the average for the US.
Long Island, on the other hand, is near the bottom of the list, pumping out 31% more CO2/mWh than the US average.
Long Island, on the other hand, is near the bottom of the list, pumping out 31% more CO2/mWh than the US average.
November 27, 2024 at 4:24 PM
NYC is actually in line with the average for the US.
Long Island, on the other hand, is near the bottom of the list, pumping out 31% more CO2/mWh than the US average.
Long Island, on the other hand, is near the bottom of the list, pumping out 31% more CO2/mWh than the US average.
Incentives are provided directly to the solar contractor.
Additional incentives to households earning less than 80 percent of the median income.
www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs...
Additional incentives to households earning less than 80 percent of the median income.
www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs...
NY-Sun Residential Incentives & Financing - NYSERDA
NY-Sun makes going solar easier and more affordable for New York residents. We offer incentives and financing options to lower the cost of purchasing and installing solar at home.
www.nyserda.ny.gov
November 27, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Incentives are provided directly to the solar contractor.
Additional incentives to households earning less than 80 percent of the median income.
www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs...
Additional incentives to households earning less than 80 percent of the median income.
www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs...
If I'm doing the math correctly, we emit 45% less CO2 than the next lowest sub-regions (Northern Alaska, not shown, and most of California). Next in line is New England, which we beat by 49%.
November 27, 2024 at 3:11 PM
If I'm doing the math correctly, we emit 45% less CO2 than the next lowest sub-regions (Northern Alaska, not shown, and most of California). Next in line is New England, which we beat by 49%.