Efficiency & LIPARenewable Energy
"Working together for a more energy-efficient Long Island."
As
fossil fuel prices fluctuate and concerns over global climate
change increase, alternative technologies like renewable energy
to produce electricity have received greater public support.
With growing evidence that global climate change is linked to
greenhouse gas emissions, these concerns take on more urgency.
Our customers want the opportunity to ‘take action’ and be a
part of the solution to these challenges. Renewable resources
like wind and solar energy offer us a great opportunity to
empower ourselves with change that is good for the environment,
good for our economy and good for society as a whole.
- Environmentally Friendly: Renewable energy technologies are clean resources that do not impact the environment as harshly as conventional energy technologies, especially when it comes to the emission of greenhouse gases.
- Renewable: While other energy sources are finite, like coal and oil, renewable energy from the wind and sun replenishes itself and will never run out.
- Economy: Renewable energy investment in the US helps keep your energy dollars here to create jobs and grow local economies. When we invest in manufacturing facilities here to produce ‘green’ energy technologies like wind and solar, we create jobs and products that are homegrown and reduce the money we spend on costly energy imports.
- Security: Conventional energy sources are vulnerable to political unrest, trade disputes and other disruptions. Renewable technologies provide an independent energy supply that is safe, secure and free from price fluctuations or conflict.
- Managing your Energy Bills: Think of renewable energy as a ‘long-term investment’ that protects you against future electricity price increases. In other words, when you purchase a solar or small wind energy system, you are essentially buying your electricity ‘up front’ for the next 25 years or more at today’s prices! It is a ‘green’ investment that keeps paying you back day after day…and helps you manage your energy costs in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.
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Solar Energy Program By using solar energy you will, help protect the environment, reduce your consumption of fossil fuels, lower your monthly bills and save money in the long term by ‘buying your electricity up front’ for the next 25+ years. Learn More |
Wind Energy Program Investing in a wind energy system makes good
sense whether you are a residential or business
customer, school or municipality. Wind is an
abundant, renewable energy resource that is clean and
efficient. |
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Geothermal Systems Geothermal systems use energy stored in the earth to provide heating, cooling and hot water through a process that’s amazingly simple. Learn More
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Our Environmental Stewardship
LIPA is a national leader in renewable and energy efficiency programs. We are committed to offering our customers clean, sustainable energy options which help us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels while ensuring our ability to meet future energy needs responsibly.
- LIPA was honored in SEPA’s Top 10 for Utility Solar Integration Rankings among all US investor and public power companies in the category of Total Solar Electric Capacity (MW).
- LIPA also ranked in SEPA’s Top 10 category of Total Solar Electric Capacity per Customer (MW) for a public power utility for grid-connected solar capacity in megawatts located on the customer side of the meter, all of which are solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.
- LIPA is committed to adding more renewable energy resources that support New York State’s Renewable Portfolio Standard which mandates that 25% of New York’s electricity be produced with clean, renewable energy sources by 2013.
LIPA continues to partner with community and environmental organizations throughout Long Island, including Renewable Energy Long Island, The Neighborhood Network, Citizens Campaign for the Environment and Habitat for Humanity in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to educate our customers about the many benefits of renewable energy. We invite you to partner with us … together, we can manage our costs by becoming more energy efficient and using more renewable energy. Together we can save money, energy and help protect our environmental resources.
