The event titled, “Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives,” will discuss the benefits of hydrogen blends and bio-fuels and related solutions, including a new low nitrogen oxides (NOx) technology and UL-approved burners capable of firing hydrogen blends designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program will also address related New York City regulatory requirements. Serving as the featured speaker will be David S. Neff, P.E., director of engineering and research and development at Power Flame. Among the panel members will be Dr. Thomas Butcher, director of the NORA Laboratory of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), who is nationally-recognized for his research and education on advanced technologies to achieve increased energy efficiency and sustainability.

“Adopting alternatives to fossil fuels is no longer an option,” said Frank Morgigno, founder, president, and CEO, ATI. “There is an urgency now for all building owners and users, as well as those overseeing building systems, to take effective measures toward reducing CO2 emissions both for environmental and clean air goals. Additionally, there are increasing regulatory requirements to address such as New York City’s Local Law 97, which takes effect in 2024, although properties don’t have reporting requirements until 2025. It requires most buildings over 25,000 square feet to meet new energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions limits by 2024 with stricter limits coming into effect in 2030. Properties that exceed the city’s emissions limits will be liable for penalties as calculated by utility consumption for the previous year. More recently, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed New York City’s 470-A legislation, which would phase out fuel oil No. 4 to improve air quality and public health by reducing CO2, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur oxide emissions.

“Hydrogen blends and bio-fuels can drive major strides in greenhouse gas emission reductions,” continued Morgigno. “When used with equipment that does not require major building infrastructure modifications, measurable savings can also be attained.”

The ATI symposium will address these topics in-depth and arm New York City department heads, engineers, building owners, and facility managers with the information they need to make the best decisions and advance both their regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.