SyracuseCoE 11th Annual Symposium: "Unleashing the Clean Economy: Regional Innovations for Sustainable Communities", Sept. 22-23   

Remember to save the date for the SyracuseCoE 11th Annual Symposium on Environmental and Energy Systems on September 22-23 at the Oncenter.  The annual Symposium presents a unique opportunity to exchange research and technology developments as well as share information and knowledge. This year's event will feature a program designed to highlight the latest advancements in green and clean research, technologies and innovation, as well as a networking reception designed to facilitate connections among business leaders, entrepreneurs and academic researchers.  For more information, visit our website.  For sponsorship information, contact Tammy Rosanio at trosanio@syracusecoe.org. 

Syracuse Ranked #8 in U.S. Private Sector Clean Economy Jobs  

According to a new report by the Brookings Institution, Syracuse ranks #8 in United States private sector clean jobs.  The report, "Sizing the Clean Economy: A National and Regional Green Jobs Assessment," focused on the country's 100 largest metropolitan areas. The report helps to solidify Syracuse's position among the nation's leaders in the clean economy. The report also shows that Syracuse surpasses the national averages indicated by the report. The report pays special attention to Syracuse's leadership in developing green technologies within the industries of clean energy, indoor air quality, environmental engineering, and green building materials. To read the full report, click here.   

SU's Chancellor Selected to Co-Chair CNY Regional Economic Development Council

New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently launched his Central New York Regional Economic Development Council, aimed at redesigning the relationship between the state government and businesses to stimulate regional economic development and create jobs statewide.  As part of this initiative Cuomo announced that Nancy Cantor, Chancellor and President of Syracuse University, a SyracuseCoE Platinum Partner, and Rob M. Simpson, a SyracuseCoE board member and president of CenterState CEO, will serve as regional co-chairs of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council. The regional council will coordinate the economic development of Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties. For more information, click here.  

Volunteers with Syracuse's chapter of Habitat for Humanity ReStore recently helped the U.S. Bowling Congress (USBC) deconstruct an event hosted at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse. The grand total of materials extracted from the site includes 47 hollow core doors, 500 sheets of plywood, 32,000 lineal feet of wood planks, 1,000 lineal feet of framing lumber and 3,300 lineal feet of wood trim. The retail value of this material is in excess of $55,000. The mission of the Syracuse Habitat for Humanity ReStore is to divert usable building and home improvement materials from local landfills. Since 2004, Habitat for Humanity has prevented more than 600,000 pounds of waste from entering landfills.  For more information, click here .   

Caption: Amanda Westerdahl (L) and Adam Maurer (R) of SyracuseCoE help stack wood which was salvaged by Habitat for Humanity volunteers. 

Advanced Energy 2011 will be held in Buffalo, NY on October 12 and 13. Coordinated by the Advanced Energy Center at Stony Brook University, Advanced Energy is an industry-wide event that discusses advanced research and issues related to a variety of energy disciplines including offshore wind, bioenergy and building/energy efficiencies.  The conference will include keynote speakers, a networking cocktail reception, exhibit booths and a poster session. For more information, click here.

In response to a growing demand for increased energy efficiency in buildings, SyracuseCoE Platinum Partner Carrier recently published a new guide for commercial building designers and owners to earn credits toward LEED green building certification. The 2011 edition of its technical paper, Carrier Products and LEED Certification, works as a blueprint to how HVAC systems can help building owners earn LEED credits. For more information, click here.