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Are you feeling unfulfilled in your current job or searching for a new direction? A new year brings new opportunities! There's never been a better time to explore a career in the exciting clean energy industry. Whether you're considering college or a professional certification, a clean energy career offers incredible opportunities for long-term growth. Explore opportunities through our interactive career maps in clean energy fields, including offshore wind, green buildings, solar, and more. ➡️ https://on.ny.gov/3ZuFU4U

Big news for EV drivers! 🚗⚡️ Governor Kathy Hochul announced $28.5 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along travel corridors in New York State, funded by a federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant. The second round will focus on locations along and south of Interstate 84. NYSERDA, in partnership with the NYS Department of Transportation, New York Power Authority, New York State Department of Public Service, New York State Thruway Authority, and the Long Island Power Authority is helping EV developers bring more fast chargers to these key routes through the competitive downstate Direct Current Fast Charger program. https://lnkd.in/eeUJSVcA

Maybe it’s time to rethink tossing those old decorations. Turns out going green for the holidays could pay off big someday! Read for more and to check out this Christmas tree!

New York’s first state in the nation new retail point-of-sale rebates are available for low and moderate-income New Yorkers for the purchase of energy-efficient clothes dryers at participating retailers. Chris Corcoran, Assistant Director, Codes, Products, & Standards, joined The Capitol Pressroom to discuss the details of the rebates! Listen here: 🎧 https://lnkd.in/ew7NAxhm

ICYMI: 📁 The 2024 Clean Energy Industry Report has been released and New York’s clean energy job growth is at a record high with 178,000 people employed in clean energy jobs in New York State at the end of 2023. 💥Growth in clean energy career opportunities was more than double that of overall job growth statewide! By the numbers: 🎯 Clean and alternative transportation jobs grew the fastest at 17%, expanding by 2,100 jobs in just 12 months. 🎯 93% of clean energy workers were at least somewhat confident of career advancement in the next 12 months. 🎯 65% of clean energy workers reported being “very satisfied” with their career. See the 2024 Clean Energy Industry Report here: https://on.ny.gov/49xJ7Fc

Your home runs on electricity from lighting and appliances to heating and cooling. But have you ever considered how your electrical panel handles all that power? If you’re planning to add modern upgrades like an EV charger or other electric equipment, your panel might need an upgrade to keep everything running smoothly and safely. Learn the key steps to prepare your electrical panel for your next home improvement in our Featured Story: https://on.ny.gov/4gi7ERm

Are heat pumps the right choice for you? Experience Clean Heat, a partnership between NYSERDA & local businesses, is offering the opportunity to learn about heat pumps firsthand by seeing, hearing, & feeling their comfort. Find a location near you! ➡️ https://on.ny.gov/4g73KL4

NYSERDA is collaborating with the Adirondack North Country Association in our Climate Justice Fellowship Program. Keeley Jock, from Akwesasne, a Mohawk reservation on the border of New York State and Canada, is a Paul Smith's College alum with a B.S. in Environmental Science and currently a fellow at the association. Recently, Keely delivered a TEDx talk on Indigenous knowledge informing EPA standard wetland assessments to help improve regulations for highly impacted wetlands. 📺 Starts at 19:56 📺 https://bit.ly/4iovEDX The Climate Justice Fellowship Program provides year-long, full-time fellowships for individuals from priority populations. Fellows work within organizations and businesses advancing climate justice and clean energy priorities for disadvantaged communities. NYSERDA is seeking applications from community-based organizations, universities, municipalities, clean energy businesses, or individuals interested in participating in the program. Info here. ➡️https://on.ny.gov/3ZMgbGd

SUNDAY READ: How could can giant ‘batteries’ in the Earth slash your electricity bills? The grid of tomorrow may hum with renewable energy stored both in giant battery banks as well as reservoirs, caverns, and other parts of the landscape. https://bit.ly/4idKEV7

New York State celebrates holidays! From magical holiday light shows to New Year's Eve festivities. Find a full list of events throughout New York to enjoy with family and friends. https://bit.ly/47YAn9u