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David celebrates 30 years of work at AEA!
Tania Hidalgo
06/12/2023
David Hepinstall celebrates his 30th anniversary with AEA this year. He’s worked tirelessly advocating for residents of affordable…
Local Law 97 Compliance for Affordable Housing
Tania Hidalgo
02/27/2023
The City of New York has instituted laws to achieve carbon neutrality for NYC by 2050. Local Law 97 puts a carbon cap on…
Equitable Electrification
David Hepinstall
04/22/2022
On Earth Day, we affirm that the goals of beneficial electrification, energy efficiency and housing security will always be…
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…
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…
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…
Chicago Passive House Window Installation Demonstration
Kay Stewart
12/05/2017
On Tuesday afternoon, December 12, AEA’s Steve Marchese will provide a free demonstration of the techniques and materials used…
HANAC Corona Passive House ProTour Recap
Gahl Sorkin Spanier
11/06/2017
Over sixty energy efficiency enthusiasts, real estate developers, design professionals and contractors gathered on October 20th…
Tour a Mid-Rise Multifamily Passive House from the Inside Out
Gahl Sorkin Spanier
09/27/2017
On October 20th, join us for a “Pro Tour” of HANAC’s Corona Senior Residence organized by NorthEast Sustainable Energy…
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…
HANAC Corona Multifamily Passive House
Kay Stewart
10/30/2016
The Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. is proud to serve as energy consultant to HANAC, Inc. for its Corona Senior…
“…And the Insulation is Perfect: Physics, Ecology and High Performance Enclosures” Oct 24th at AEA West
Kay Stewart
10/06/2014
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…
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…
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…