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A note to our Friends, Clients and Partners about COVID-19
David Hepinstall
06/03/2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, AEA’s offices have been closed since mid-March in both New York and California. Government…
AEA Statement on 2018 Clean Energy Jobs & Climate Agenda
Valerie Strauss
01/03/2018
On Jan 3, New York Governor Cuomo released his 2018 State of the State message. At the Association for Energy Affordability…
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…
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…
Top Ten Air Sealing Opportunities
Steve Marchese
09/07/2016
Chimneys and gas appliance vent pipes require a large clearance to combustible materials like 2×4 framing. Often, these chases are open…
Celebrating 40 Years of Weatherization
Kay Stewart
08/14/2016
The Weatherization Assistance Program was signed into law by President Gerald Ford as part of the “Energy Conservation and…
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…
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…
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…
Post Sandy Recovery Guidance from AEA
Patrick Brennan
11/10/2012
Safety – we urge everyone to use caution in all aspects of recovery efforts; the situation can have many hazards – exposure to mold…
Timely Warnings from BPI re: Health and Safety Hazards from Generators, Moisture Damage
David Hepinstall
11/02/2012
In a release posted today, In Sandy’s Wake, Lend a Hand on the Building Performance Institute website, BPI Executive…
Sandy, Health and Safety
Jame Land
11/01/2012
he impacts of Hurricane/Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy will be felt in our area in many ways over a long period of time. Those who…
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…
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…