| We are quoted regularly in trade magazines and newspapers. Our expertise in energy markets and in depth knowledge of regulatory issues is sought by the top industry publications. These articles cover a range of issues on the regulatory and legislative fronts. |
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| Energy Efficiency for Health |
| June 16, 2010 |
| Description: NYSERDA and National Grid have started a new initiative called, “Energy Efficiency for Health.” Information about this program can be found in the attached press release. Luthin Associates will be managing this effort under the Focus on Healthcare initiative. |
| Publication: Press Release |
| Link: pdf_54.pdf |
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| CWEEL Proud to Announce Inaugural Board of Directors |
| March 15, 2010 |
| Description: The Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership, a council of the Association of Energy Engineers, kicks off first year under a newly appointed Board. Catherine Luthin has been asked to Chair the Energy Policy Committee. |
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| Link: pdf_53.pdf |
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| Optimizing Chilled Water Systems |
| August 01, 2009 |
| Description: Catherine Luthin discusses the challenge facing hospitals related to the build-up of unnecessary and inefficient pumping of energy through chilled water systems. |
| Publication: Environmental Design and Construction |
| Link: pdf_52.pdf |
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| NYSERDA Announcement |
| July 13, 2009 |
| Description: Last week, we reported on NYSERDA’s planed process for managing stimulus funding requests under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). This program covers energy efficiency, solar thermal, biomass, fuel cells, and small wind projects. Yesterday, NYSERDA formally issued a Program Opportunity Notice (PON) that formally defines the process. PON 0004 provides funding that will pay the full amount, up to $30,000, of an energy feasibility study that is designed to be the basis for a formal request for stimulus grants. This study is not required for the grant application but it sets forth some of the information that will be required in that application (see page 19, Appendix D of PON 0004). Even if you do not need a study, it will be helpful to review this document to identify the type of information NYSERDA will be looking for in the applications.
You should note that this PON only covers funding for studies to support an application. The actual request process for stimulus funding will be issued by NYSERDA later this month. NYSERDA will be issuing an RFP which will be due August 21, 2009. This RFP will be the formal mechanism, for seeking funding. It is expected that the fund that applies to hospitals and non-profits will be $74 million with a maximum grant of $1 million. Page 2 provides additional information. |
| Publication: Program Opportunity Notice PON4 |
| Link: pdf_48.pdf |
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| GOVERNOR PATERSON SIGNS LEGISLATION TO CONTINUE POWER FOR JOBS PROGRAM |
| July 13, 2009 |
| Description: On Monday, July 13th,2009, Governor David A. Paterson signed into law a bill to continue Power For Jobs (PFJ), a critical economic development program aimed at reducing the high costs of electricity for hundreds of New York businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Modeled after a proposal that Governor Paterson submitted to the State Legislature this year, the legislation authorizes the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to continue providing rebates or low-cost electricity to customers in the PFJ program and another low-cost power program, Energy Cost Savings Benefit (ECSB). |
| Publication: Press Release |
| Link: pdf_49.pdf |
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| Consumer Power Advocates Urges State Senate to Extend |
| June 30, 2009 |
| Description: Consumer Power Advocates (CPA), an alliance of large not-for-profit institutions in the New York Region, today urged the State Senate to extend the Power for Jobs program before it expires on July 1st. |
| Publication: Press Release |
| Link: pdf_47.pdf |
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| PSC FUNDS CLEAN ENERGY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT |
| June 18, 2009 |
| Description: The New York State Public Service Commission
has authorized $6.6 million in funding for New York State Energy Research
and Development Authority (NYSERDA)’s workforce development initiatives related to energy
efficiency programs. |
| Publication: Press Release |
| Link: pdf_50.pdf |
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| COMMISSION EXPANDS FUNDING FOR SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS |
| June 18, 2009 |
| Description: The New York State Public Service Commission
has set aside $15.6 million from its landmark Renewable Portfolio Standard
(RPS) program to continue funding of the statewide solar photovoltaic (PV) program in
response to increased demand and changing market needs for this important renewable energy
technology. |
| Publication: Press Release |
| Link: pdf_51.pdf |
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| Hospitals Vow to Curb Carbon Emissions |
| May 14, 2009 |
| Description: Representatives from about 13 hospital systems with 35 hospitals in the city pledged to reduce that carbon footprint, cutting their share of greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent over the next 10 years. In doing so they join Broadway theaters and city universities on a growing list of local institutions assisting the city in meeting its greenhouse gas reduction targets.
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| Publication: New York Times |
| Link: pdf_39.pdf |
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| NYSERDA Launches Energy Smart Focus Program for Healthcare |
| April 08, 2009 |
| Description: Luthin Associates and CUNY selected to provide guidance for the healthcare sector. |
| Publication: Press Release |
| Link: pdf_40.pdf |
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| Shopping for Deals to Trim Utility Bills |
| September 08, 2008 |
| Description: Suggestions of ways that businesses can tighten their utility costs by looking for ways to be more energy efficient are given. |
| Publication: NJBIZ |
| Link: pdf_41.pdf |
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| Great Forest and Luthin Associates Launch Joint Venture in Energy and Environmental Consulting |
| August 18, 2008 |
| Description: Two of the tri-state area's most prominent energy and environmental managment consultants have formed a joint venture to provide energy managment and sustainability services to the business community. |
| Publication: Press Release |
| Link: pdf_42.pdf |
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| eDynaQuote and Luthin Associates Team Up to Save Over 2.5 Million on Electricity and Fossil Fuels |
| November 06, 2007 |
| Description: The reverse auction is a process used in many procurement areas and has recently become an important tool for energy procurement. |
| Publication: Press Release |
| Link: pdf_46.pdf |
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| Luthin Associates Awarded NYSERDA FlexTech Contract |
| August 16, 2007 |
| Description: A three year FlexTech contract by the New York State Energy Research and Deveopment Authority has been awarded to Luthin Associates, Inc. |
| Publication: Real Estate Weekly |
| Link: pdf_43.pdf |
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| Environmentalists warm to ConEd rate hike |
| May 07, 2007 |
| Description: Consolidated Edison's request for a 17% rate increase over three years for residential customers won appreciation from environmentalists but skepticism from rate payers. |
| Publication: Crains New York Business |
| Link: pdf_44.pdf |
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| Con Ed faces risks under PlaNYC 2030 |
| April 23, 2007 |
| Description: For Consolidated Edison Inc., Mayor Michael Bloomberg's PlaNYC 2030 contains risks as well as opportunities, energy experts say. |
| Publication: Crain's New York Business |
| Link: pdf_20.pdf |
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| Mayor's Task Force on Energy |
| January 21, 2004 |
| Description: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the New York City Energy Policy Task Force
recommendations for the City's energy policy and strategies for meeting current and future energy
demands. |
| Publication: nyc.gov |
| Link: pdf_19.pdf |
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| Basics for Contracting Competitive Energy Purchases |
| August 07, 2000 |
| Description: Contracting for competitive energy can significantly lower energy costs and minimize
price risk when compared with accepting the local utility's business-as-usual delivery of energy supplies. Any facility that spends a half million dollars or more on energy can realize sufficient savings to easily justify investing time to this effort. |
| Publication: Sustainable Facility |
| Link: pdf_25.pdf |
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