Energy Efficiency geothermal heating and cooling Wendel Supports the New York Decarbonization Leadership Program In 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) launched the Decarbonization Leadership Program, a comprehensive initiative to reduce carbon emissions from New York’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases. The greenhouse gases from these fifteen facilities represent 40% of New York State’s emissions. The program focuses on developing detailed energy and emissions … Continued
Energy Efficiency geothermal heating and cooling Utility & Community Solar Understanding OBBBA: What it Means for Building and Energy Projects The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) introduces changes to the timelines, requirements, and funding structures for a wide range of building and energy-related projects. These updates will affect how certain technologies, including solar, geothermal, and other energy efficiency systems, are planned, permitted, and implemented across sectors. Project teams and stakeholders should be aware of shifting … Continued
Company News Wendel Celebrates 85th Anniversary Wendel, a nationally recognized Architectural, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm, is celebrating its 85th anniversary. This incredible milestone couldn’t have been achieved without our belief that we can create a better world through knowledge and leadership. Living up to that mission requires that we stay at the forefront of our industry, looking to … Continued
Energy Efficiency Utilizing New York State Energy Study Funding Your organization may be faced with rising energy costs and questions about technologies and strategies that can be incorporated into an energy and capital plan to reduce greenhouse gases. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers funding through the Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program, which shares the cost of producing an … Continued
Energy Efficiency geothermal heating and cooling Geothermal Heating and Cooling: an Untapped Resource The U.S. Department of Energy’s recent Commercial Liftoff Report highlights the significant yet underutilized potential of geothermal heating and cooling technologies to enhance energy resilience, reduce emissions, and improve efficiency. These technologies provide an important solution for a wide range of commercial buildings, including the MUSH (Municipal, University, School, Hospital) sector. When integrated into thermal energy networks, … Continued
Energy Efficiency Sustainability Department of Energy Launches 179D Portal The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 revised the 179D deduction, creating two pathways to compliance. The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the 179D Portal, making it easier for building owners to estimate federal tax deductions for energy-efficient improvements. This new tool helps evaluate potential deductions through both traditional and alternative compliance pathways for qualifying upgrades, starting in tax … Continued
Company News Energy Efficiency What to Know About the Inflation Reduction Act The New Inflation Reduction Act provisions allow State and Local Governments, Public Universities and School Districts to access tax credits for building a clean energy economy. Wendel is here to provide some digestible information on the Act. The Inflation Reduction Act, Federal Legislation, is the largest investment in energy efficiency and carbon reduction technologies in American history … Continued