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Read insights, updates, and expert perspectives from AEA staff on energy efficiency, building performance, and affordable housing. Explore thought leadership, program highlights, and lessons from advancing equitable decarbonization.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NYC Mayor Calls for Fossil Fuel Reduction Targets to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Valerie Strauss
09/14/2017
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a new step to limit carbon emissions from the built environment…
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…
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…
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…
CSD Awards Contract to AEA to Weatherize Large Multifamily Buildings in CA
Andy Brooks
08/15/2015
The Association for Energy Affordability has been awarded the Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) Contract for weatherizing…
AEA delivers Energy Management System Training for Con Edison Multifamily Customers
Kay Stewart
06/13/2015
The Association for Energy Affordability is conducting a series of classes for managers of properties that have installed Energy…
“…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…
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…
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…
Opportunity for Weatherization Staff to take Free Home Energy Professional Certification Exams at AEA to Expire December 14th
Megan Douglas
12/06/2012
AEA is offering pilot exams for the new Home Energy Professional certifications, offered by the Building Performance Institute…
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…
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…
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…