Upstate New York Companies Receive $250,000 in Sustainability Grants


(02/29/2012)
Five upstate New York companies received a total of nearly $250,000 as part of a program to promote the commercialization of innovative green and clean technologies.

New York, San Francisco Earn Recognition for Government Policy


(12/15/2011)
The World Green Building Council recognized New York and San Francisco for international best practice in government policy

Eco-Friendly Empire State Suites


(04/06/2011)
One of the newest tenants in the Empire State Building is BroadRiver Asset Management, LLC, an investment management and advisory firm, leasing a LEED-candidate pre-built office suite.

$250 Million for Renewable Energy Projects in N.Y.


(01/28/2011)
About $250 million is available in New York for renewable energy generation projects that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a clean-energy economy.

Long Island Begins Solar Carport Installation


(12/15/2010)
Enxco Development Corp. has begun construction on the Suffolk Solar Carport Project to build carports with solar modules on top at seven parking sites throughout Suffolk County. Mercury Solar Systems, a Long Island-based solar contractor, will install the modules.

NYC's Cooper Union Awarded LEED Platinum


(10/19/2010)
One of the oldest higher academic institutions in the United States is now also the first to receive LEED Platinum certification in New York City.

N.Y. College Targets Platinum


(09/29/2010)
The new Gateway Building, presently under construction at the State University of New York, is designed to meet LEED Platinum certification.

The Sound of Green


(08/23/2010)
The studio where "Democracy Now!" broadcasts from recently earned the distinction of the only radio, television and Internet production studio to earn LEED Platinum for Commercial Interiors certification.

Sky High Green


(06/15/2010)
The second-tallest skyscraper in New York is now one of its greenest buildings.

New School U. Expands


(05/21/2010)
The New School University recently introduced a plan to build a $353 million, 365,000- square-foot LEED Gold university hub on its Greenwich Village campus.