The NYC Solar Map is an interactive online tool that allows users to estimate the solar energy potential for every building in New York City’s five boroughs by inputting the building address. The map is hosted by CUNY and highlights existing solar installations, displays real-time solar energy production, and shows the costs, incentives, and payback period for investing in solar. By analyzing the solar potential of every building in the five boroughs, experts have calculated that the total useable roof area for solar PV installations is approximately 615 million square feet. This area could yield a solar potential of 5,800 MW at peak output or over 40 percent of the City’s electrical demand at peak times.

The housing and energy efficiency worlds are coming together for BuildingEnergy New York City. Join NYC chapter of NESEA at Hunter College to learn from and with other professionals about understanding energy usage and City policy requirements to make better multifamily buildings. If you’re after useful, accessible technical learning and great networking opportunities, you need to be here.

The popular press and local government continue to focus on climate change, its impacts on the region, and adaptation challenges. This panel of experts will explore what lies ahead. This program will focus on related challenges and opportunities associated with the region’s energy infrastructure, land use issues, and the environmental impact review process. After the Flood 2 - Climate Change Adaptation and the Region's Energy and Land Use Challenges. Tuesday, November 20, 2012 7:00 pm-9:00 pm at 42 West 44th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Ave.)