ASC's Intersections Newsletter — June 14th, 2024
Nora’s Note
Celebrating Global Wind Day, right here in New York. This week marked a significant milestone for clean energy in New York as ASC client Equinor Renewables broke ground on construction at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Joined by Congressman Dan Goldman, Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, UPROSE, and NYSERDA President Doreen Harris, the event kicked off transformation of the SBMT site into a key staging and operations hub for Empire Wind 1. The offshore wind farm will bring clean power to over 500,000 New York homes, creating union jobs and building sustainable local investments along the way. As we approach Global Wind Day this Saturday, ASC is proud to contribute to this key public engagement effort in clean energy, helping pick up the speed for a just transition for people and planet.
Transportation
New York Governor delays congestion pricing. Less than a month before its commencement, MTA’S congestion pricing program was indefinitely halted by Governor Kathy Hochul. With the goal of reducing congestion and improving air quality, this program was expected to generate $1 billion a year which would be used to finance multiple subway and transit upgrades. The decision will create a major funding gap in MTA’s capital plan timeline. Read more about how the delay will affect transit planning and funding. (Source: Transport Topics)
AMNY: City Council seeks expansion of Fair Fares transit discount to 650,000 more New Yorkers: report
Mass Transit Mag: Rapid Transit records four-year high in youth ridership
Smart Cities Dive: $1.3B available for EV charging network expansion in US
Climate
Northeast Ohio spotlighted for collaborative approach to clean energy transition. Cleveland's Growth Opportunity Partners has been chosen by the EPA to lead the Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition serving disadvantaged communities across 8 states, while Cuyahoga County recently announced its county-wide Solar for Schools program. A national climate action coalition, America Is All In, will support local leaders in the implementation of these programs and future regional collaborations. Read more about the various focus areas of this program and its benefits. (Source: WYSO)
Canary Media: Electric lawn equipment, solar could be home-electrification ‘gateways’
Route Fifty: Support for rooftop solar outpaces other energy infrastructure
The Guardian: Investment in clean energy likely to be double figure for fossil fuels in 2024, IEA says
Economic Development
New housing designed to support young moms in foster care opens in the Bronx. The New York Foundling, a foster care provider, will house young moms aged 14-21 and their children in a new development. The city’s foster care system houses over 6,000 children and adolescents, and about 80 young moms are in the city’s direct care. Apartments are equipped with washer-dryers, dishwashers, and provide 24-hour support. Read more about how this new service will ease the transition to independence in a very tight housing market. (Source: Gothamist)
NBC: The SBA is unveiling new credit lines of up to $5 million to fund small businesses
Connecticut Public: New Haven neighborhoods set for series of new affordable homes
High Country News: This Montana school solved its teacher shortage by opening a day care
Digital
Turning trash into treasure: how AI is revolutionizing waste sorting. The U.S. leads in per capita waste generation, but only 24% is recycled. By enhancing sorting efficiency and recycling accuracy, innovative AI-powered systems will significantly reduce landfill waste, improve recycling rates, and create economic opportunities. The technology also aims to fill the gap left by traditional methods, making waste management smarter and more effective. Read more about how AI-driven solutions are transforming waste management and advancing recycling efficiency to address the global waste crisis. (Source: Forbes)
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