New York has begun construction on a $1.7 billion Wadsworth Center laboratory, consolidating public health testing infrastructure to strengthen long-term preparedness and resilience.
New York’s 2026 agenda targets aging buildings, grid strain, and large energy users as part of a broader effort to control energy costs and improve system reliability.
Companies are rethinking infrastructure modernization for 2026 as PJM faces rising demand and volatility, prompting new strategies for reliability and flexibility planning.
New research identifies Dolichospermum as Lake Erie’s saxitoxin producer, raising climate-linked concerns as warming waters reshape harmful algal bloom dynamics.
Chesapeake Bay states approved a revised watershed agreement setting 2040 pollution-reduction and habitat goals to protect jobs, ecosystems, and coastal communities.
Sixteen U.S. universities ranked in the global top 100 of the QS Sustainability 2026 list, driven by strong research, ESG governance, and environmental education.
AIRCO’s Brooklyn plant turns captured CO₂ into jet fuel using a modular system. The facility proves synthetic fuel can scale to meet aviation demand.
As NYC Climate Week begins, Phillip Bruner—UW professor and founder of the Climate Risk Lab—urges net-zero AI and resilient energy solutions.
Commercial buildings are using ice to shift cooling loads off-peak. With new materials in play, ice batteries could soon become a key grid balancing tool.
The George Eastman Museum is cutting emissions while protecting artifacts. Its latest exhibition shows how climate action and conservation can work together.
After recent Legionnaires’ outbreaks, ASHRAE is urging stronger building water safety plans to reduce risk and liability across commercial facilities.
Sunrun boosts storage to 70% of installs, activates 130K+ home batteries, and delivers 650 MW of dispatchable power to strengthen U.S. grid reliability.
NYC reports a fatal cluster; Ohio activity is up. See what’s driving U.S. Legionnaires’ disease now, who’s at risk, and the key building system factors.
Electricity sales are rising 2.2% annually through 2026, led by surging demand from data centers and industry in Texas and the mid-Atlantic, EIA reports.
Twenty-two states are suing the DOT and FHWA for unlawfully halting NEVI EV charging funds, citing constitutional violations and severe project disruptions.
National Grid’s Scholars Program provides Syracuse high school students full scholarships to study energy and STEM fields through immersive college courses.
A tough new glass coating from Rice University resists harsh weather and cuts energy use. It could help reshape how commercial buildings use and maintain windows.
SUNY ESF joins Saratoga II solar farm via GS Power Partners and CSA, cutting energy costs and expanding access to renewables across its Syracuse campus.
The Port of Albany earns top marks from Green Marine, setting a regional example for sustainable port operations and environmental performance.
Gov. Hochul directs NYPA to build a 1 GW nuclear plant, reversing course after Indian Point closure. Project aims to power AI growth and ensure grid reliability.