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AEA Teaches Building Science and Energy Assessment Techniques to City Workers and Job Seekers
Kay Stewart
09/30/2021
The Association for Energy Affordability is teaming with District Council 37 to train union members and residents of environmental…
DC 37 Green Jobs Training Initiative
Kay Stewart
04/14/2021
The Association for Energy Affordability is a training partner to District Council 37 in a new, NYSERDA-funded green jobs…
HANAC Corona Senior Residence Certified as Passive House
Kay Stewart
12/15/2020
The last stretch to satisfy the stringent standards of Passive House certification was achieved through the combined efforts…
AEA to Host Oct 31 NYSERDA / PSC Forum on Energy Affordability & Access to Clean Energy
Kay Steward
10/24/2018
On October 31, 2018, the Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) is hosting a forum on low and moderate energy affordability…
Adam Romano Recognized for Contributions to Professional Development in Energy Efficiency Field
Kay Stewart
06/25/2018
AEA’s Director of Training and Technical Services, Adam Romano CEM, CPHC, CPHT, MFBA, has been honored by the New York City…
Need for Real Estate Professionals to Understand Energy Efficient Buildings is Greater than Ever
AEA Team
06/21/2018
Whether a real estate professional is working with a seller to prepare a home for market or helping a buyer see the benefits…
Gov. Cuomo’s New Energy Efficiency Target for New York
Valerie Strauss
04/22/2018
Just in time for Earth Day 2018, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced new energy efficiency goals for New York State…
Building Science for Real Estate Professionals at AEA
AEA Team
02/15/2018
AEA’s new one-day course, Building Science for Real Estate Professionals, teaches real estate agents, appraisers, and assessors…
2018 WAP State Plan Hearings
Kay Stewart
02/02/2018
On January 31, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) held a public hearing on its 2018 State Plan for the…
2017 AEA Leadership Awards
David Hepinstall
12/28/2017
We are proud to announce the winners of AEA’s 2017 Leadership Awards, presented in December to members of the downstate…
Making Weatherization Connections at NYC WAP Forum
Kay Stewart
11/03/2017
October 30, 2017, was Weatherization Day – a day to tell the story and acknowledge the widespread benefits of the federal…
AEA and GRID Alternatives team up to deliver Energy Efficiency + Solar Energy to Affordable Multifamily Housing
Kay Stewart
03/21/2017
The Association for Energy Affordability and Grid Alternatives Tri-State announced the formation of the Energy Efficiency…
Thanksgiving Thoughts
David Hepinstall
11/23/2016
At Thanksgiving, we take time to recognize the individuals and organizations that make it possible for us to perform our work…
AEA Welcomes Peter Hoyle as Chief Operating Officer
Kay Stewart
03/21/2016
Peter Hoyle, formerly Vice President of Engineering with Related Management, today joins the Association for Energy Affordability…
2014 Year-end Training Wrap-Up
Kay Stewart
12/19/2014
As 2014 draws to a close, AEA’s Training Department looks back on a year of growth and change and a plate full of exciting…
Multifamily Building Operator course in Irwindale begins Jan 5, helps California buildings fulfill CTCAC training requirements
Kay Stewart
12/08/2014
Registration is now open for AEA’s highly-regarded Energy Efficient Building Operations Specialist course on January 5 – 8, 2015…
“…And the Insulation is Perfect: Physics, Ecology and High Performance Enclosures” Oct 24th at AEA West
Kay Stewart
10/06/2014
AEE honors Meera Tandon for work at AEA
Kay Stewart
10/05/2014
Congratulations to Meera Tandon, one of three 2014 recipients of the Association of Energy Engineers’ International Young Energy…
National Weatherization Award presented to David Hepinstall at NASCSP Annual Training Conference
Kay Stewart
09/19/2014
For the second time this year, AEA’s executive director, David Hepinstall, has been awarded a major national award for his leadership…
AEA, MacDougal Street Apartments Host NYSERDA Building Celebration
Kay Stewart
09/08/2014
A diverse group of multifamily building owners, contractors, architects, energy professionals, State and City officials, neighbors…
David Hepinstall receives 2014 ACI Leadership Award in Detroit
Anna Sullivan
05/01/2014
The 2014 ACI Leadership Award was presented to David Hepinstall, executive director of the Association for Energy Affordability…
True Colors Named NYC Supportive Housing Residence of the Year
Kay Stewart
10/17/2013
True Colors has been honored as the 2013 NYC Residence of the Year by the Supportive Housing Network of New York…
AEA staff to present on Multifamily Specification Development in Oakland on July 10, part of workshop series hosted by Build It Green
Kay Stewart
07/03/2013
John Neal and Andre Duurvoort of the Association for Energy Affordability’s West Coast office will deliver a workshop for…
Association of Energy Engineers | NY Chapter recognizes AEA Engineer
David Hepinstall
06/10/2013
I am proud to announce the selection of Meera Lita Tandon as Young Energy Professional of the Year by the New York Chapter…
Pathways Out of Poverty Workforce Program Wins High Praise from Participants
Kay Stewart
06/09/2013
Results of a survey of jobseekers show strong appreciation of the workforce training and job-related services offered by CWE
IREM NY Industry Partners Recognized at Member Meeting
Kay Stewart
06/05/2013
At the May meeting of the Greater NY Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management, Industry Partners of the IREM-NY…
IREC accredits AEA Energy Auditor courses
Kay Stewart
05/01/2013
The Association for Energy Affordability’s Residential Energy Auditor Training program was accredited in April by the…
See you in Denver! 2013 ACI National Home Performance Conference — April 30-May 3, 2013
Taina Palombo-Price
04/10/2013
AEA will be well represented at the 2013 ACI National Home Performance Conference taking place in Denver, April 30th -May 3rd…
New Concern for Independent Living residence in Crown Heights is latest product of ongoing collaboration with AEA
Damaris Mone
12/06/2012
Brooklyn’s nonprofit, Concern for Independent Living, held a ribbon-cutting event on September 28, 2012, for Concern Heights…
Passionate About Passive House: Boone Avenue briefing features multifamily and commercial projects, dedication of training facility
Kay Stewart
11/21/2012
On November 15th, the Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) hosted an event that combined technical presentations…
AEA Projects Highlighted during SoBronx Celebration Week 2012
Kay Stewart
10/18/2012
The first week of October was SoBronx Celebration Week, organized by the South Bronx Overall Economic Development…
AEA West Guides Multifamily Projects Toward GreenPoint Rating Certification
Kay Stewart
08/09/2012
AEA, a Certified GreenPoint Rater for new and existing multifamily buildings in California, is currently rating five existing…
Savings and Kudos Flow from Weatherization at Westbeth
Kay Stewart
07/06/2012
Westbeth Artists Housing, a complex of affordable housing, work and performance spaces for artists that occupies a full city…
Passive House Primer Course at AEA
AEA Team
07/25/2012
A half-day Passive House Primer course was conducted by Tomás O’Leary at AEA’s Energy Management Training Center…
Via Verde: The Green Way to Affordable Housing for the Bronx
Megan Douglas
06/23/2012
Via Verde, a new multifamily development in the South Bronx, takes a groundbreaking approach to affordable housing and sustainability…
Grand Opening at CIL’s MacDougal Street Apartments
Kay Stewart
06/10/2012
The Association for Energy Affordability was proud to attend the June 1st grand opening event at the MacDougal Street Apartments…
AEA’s Green Roof and Solar Installations
Megan Douglas
12/15/2011
In October of 2011 the Association for Energy Affordability completed construction on a series of projects on the roof of our Bronx…