With the help of SRP rebates, City of Mesa's adding solar coverage to over 600 downtown parking spaces. Mesa’s transition to clean energy will also result in cooler car temperatures from sitting under the shaded structures.
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In 2023, New York City Council approved the “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” a zoning code update that will make it easier to deploy clean energy and EV chargers, along with other sustainability initiatives. “City of Yes” removes zoning obstacles that limit how much rooftop space can be covered by solar panels, will make it easier to install long-duration energy storage to go with solar, as well as allow microgrids. It also allows for solar canopy installation in parking lots – which, if fully built out, could power more than 130,000 homes. #renewableenergy #carbonneutrality #zoning
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Catching the Sun in the Big Apple: NYC's Solar Revolution 🌞 New York City is Shining Bright with Solar Energy! Exciting news from #NYC: the city is transforming its parking lots into solar power hubs! Over 8,500 acres are now open for #solar #canopy #installations. This groundbreaking move is part of the "#City of Yes for #Carbon #Neutrality" initiative, aimed at boosting clean energy and EV charging infrastructure. ⚡ The initiative eases zoning laws, paving the way for more rooftop solar panels and long-duration energy storage. 💡 Solar canopies in parking lots could power up to 130,000 homes. 🔌 The change more than doubles the space available for EV charging stations, adding 400 million square feet citywide. How could other cities follow NYC's lead in embracing solar energy and EV technology? Share your thoughts! #carbonneutrality #climateaction #solarenergy #evcharging #BAPV #cleanenergy https://lnkd.in/gmSAGeqw
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What took them so long? #SolarPower #ParkingLotSolar #Microgrids #EVCharging #NewYorkCity #AnneReynolds #AllianceForCleanEnergyNewYork "New York City has relaxed its zoning laws for renewables, including opening over 8,500 acres of parking lots for solar canopies. The New York City Council approved the “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” a game-changing zoning code update that will make it easier to deploy clean energy and EV chargers, along with other sustainable initiatives. Mayor Eric Adams said, “By modernizing our city’s zoning code, we have taken a bold step forward in fighting climate change while delivering cleaner air, lower energy costs, smarter waste management, and better access to EV technologies to New Yorkers across the city.” “City of Yes” removes zoning obstacles that severely limit how much rooftop space can be covered by solar panels. It will make it easier to install long-duration energy storage to go with solar, as well as allow microgrids – particularly in low-income communities – that are currently banned in residential areas. It also allows for the solar canopy installation in parking lots – which, if fully built out, could power more than 130,000 homes. The initiative also more than doubles commercially zoned land where EV charging stations can be sited. These changes mean EV charging is now possible in an additional 400 million square feet of space throughout the city. “Building climate solutions, like solar power and battery storage, often comes down to the nuts and bolts of permitting and zoning, and we are so thrilled that the New York City Council and the city administration are recognizing this through the ‘City of Yes’ initiative,” said Anne Reynolds, executive director, Alliance for Clean Energy New York." Attn: Maria Bries
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Residents invited to have their say on planning application for Worthing #HeatNetwork which would bring #lowcarbon heat to buildings and homes across the borough. Heat networks are a more #sustainable alternative to gas boilers. They provide heating and hot water via a network of insulated pipes. The idea behind the Worthing Heat Network is to use large scale #heatpumps and waste heat to produce much #greener energy for a range of local buildings, including those owned by the #council and #NHS – saving them money on bills at the same time. The effectiveness of this kind of tech, says Worthing Borough Council, is well proven in the #UK and #Europe. A heat network in #Worthing would make a significant contribution to the council’s pledges to be a #carbonneutral authority by 2030 and a #netzero torn by 2045. That’s why the council commissioned low-carbon energy company Hemiko (formerly Pinnacle Power) to design, build and operate a heat network for the town. Realising the heat network will need a range of infrastructure to be developed, both underground and above. Hemiko has submitted a planning application with details of what would be involved. This application will be reviewed at the planning committee to be held at Worthing Town Hall at 6.30 pm on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Before then, residents are invited to view and comment on the planning application. To do so, visit the planning applications portal and enter reference no. AWDM/1439/23 in the search bar. In brief, Hemiko proposes building a low-energy energy centre next to the multi-storey car park on the High Street to house heat pumps, thermal store and ancillary kit. This energy centre will draw in air and upgrade it to useable heat. The only by-product from this process is cooler air, which would be released through fans on the roof of the car park. Building the energy centre in this location would require the removal of two trees that currently stand near the main entrance to the car park. As part of the application, new trees will be planted in the town and the energy centre will feature an extensive green wall, with bushes around it. Once constructed, the Worthing Heat Network is predicted to cut the town’s #carbonemissions by the equivalent of at least 3,000 tonnes a year – as much, says the council, as removing more than 2,000 cars from the road. #Airquality in the region is also expected to improve. Cllr Sophie Cox, Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, says: ‘The Worthing Heat Network is a really exciting project for the town and a key part of our goal to be a carbon neutral authority by 2030. ‘Buildings such as Worthing Hospital, Splashpoint, the Connaught Cinema and our council offices will benefit from the heat network, allowing us to remove our gas boilers from these public spaces and improve our town’s air quality. An artist’s impression of the proposed new energy centre, image courtesy of Adur & Worthing Councils.
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