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An article written by Catherine Luthin expressing the importance of hospitals using a more sustainable approach. She reviews how old practices are being re-engineered to promote sustainability and boost efficiency.

An article written by Catherine Luthin featured in Environmental Design and Construction, regarding greening hospitals in New York City through cost and energy-saving solutions.

Luthin reported on NYSERDA’s planed process for managing incentive funding requests under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) which covers energy efficiency, solar thermal, biomass, fuel cells, and small wind projects. NYSERDA issued a Program Opportunity Notice (PON) that defines the process and provides funding for the full amount, up to $30,000, of an energy feasibility study.

On July 13, 2009, Governor Paterson signs legislation to continue the Power For Jobs (PFJ) Program, a critical economic development program aimed to provide access to lower-cost energy allowing hundreds of New York businesses and nonprofits the opportunity to hire, expand, and achieve more.

The following press release submitted by Consumer Power Advocates (CPA) express the importance of the Power for Jobs program and urges it be extended before its expiration on July 1, 2009.

The New York State Public Service Commission expands funding for solar energy projects - residential solar projects are boosted, clean energy jobs are created.

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized $6.6 million in funding for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) workforce development initiatives related to energy efficiency programs.

Nat DiDonato, Director, Energy Services and Rachel Futrell of NYSERDA focus on funding programs available through NYSERDA, including a range of federal and state energy-related economic recovery programs.

In the following New York Times article, "Hospitals Vow to Curb Carbon Emissions", A. G. Sulzberger hospitals pledging to reduce their carbon footprints by significantly cutting back on energy use and moving towards greener energy sources.

An article written by Catherine Luthin, published in Laundry Today, providing tips on how to save on electricity costs. She concludes her article with more information on how to make energy consumption more cost efficient.