Greetings from your E$C Coordinator, Diana Pangestu:
The Spring draws near and there is never a shortage of green and energy efficiency news. A couple of interesting projects I am working on that you will hear more about in the near future include:
- Green from the Ground Up: Solar One's Green Building Workshop Series for Multifamily Buildings, touching everything from energy efficiency improvements, rooftop possibilities, and recycling. Partnering with the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education, pilot presentations start this month. If you'd like to bring these workshops to your community, contact us at diana@solar1.org!
- Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Green Design + Construction Subcommittee: Calling all case studies of LEED/green office spaces. We are putting together a report which extracts quantifiable benefits of sustainable measures in NYC office space, and we need your help.
- Manhattan Borough President's Office Go Green Task force continues to push initiatives for green small businesses, green buildings, and now green bodegas.
- Anchor Projects: Want to know how the NYSERDA Programs really work? Three case studies will dissect the entire contractor and financing process for PV Incentives (courtesy of Peter Karas's PV Project), New Construction (courtesy of Solar One's new building Solar Two), and the Multifamily Performance Program (courtesy of the Grand Madison Condo).
The Energy $mart Communities Newsletter disseminates information on NYSERDA programs and incentives, energy efficiency projects, contractor and building owner trainings, and partner news and events.
|
|
A Look at NYSERDA's Incentives
|
NYSERDA programs are available for
home owners, multifamily buildings, commercial and industrial
facilities, small business owners, schools, and more.
The incentive we're highlighting this month is the Flexible Technical Assistance Program (Flextech). Flextech is available for industrial and commercial facilities, State and local governments, not-for-profit and private institutions, public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and health care facilities serviced by SBC paying utilities. The primary focus of FlexTech is to increase
productivity and economic competitiveness by identifying and encouraging implementation of cost-effective energy-efficiency measures. NYSERDA has contracted with highly qualified firms to provide a variety of technical assistance services, custom-tailored to your energy-related and environmental needs. A variety of funding options are available for these services. Projects are cost shared by NYSERDA on a 50:50 basis up to $1,000,000 over 5 years for Con Edison customers.
Cost-shared assistance from energy engineers and experts can include:
· Peak-Load Reduction and Load Management studies which focus on reducing electrical peak summer demand through installation of permanent load reducing equipment or identifying short-term load curtailment strategies.
· Energy Feasibility studies which identify energy-efficient capital and operational improvements.
· Industrial Process Energy Analysis studies that assess industrial processes to increase their energy efficiency.
· Energy Procurement studies that help customers reduce costs by aggregating sites or meters competitively procuring energy commodity, hedging, or other price and supply optimizationstrategies.
· Energy Efficiency Retro-Commissioning which helps ensure energy consuming systems are operating at optimal efficiency.
· Long-Term Energy Management projects include the development
of operational and capital budget strategies which reduce energy consumption and costs.
· Project Development Services which provide technical support
for energy performance contracting, project financing, and other assistance that promotes the implementation of energy efficiency products or services.
CHP and renewable generation technical evaluations can include:
· Combined Heat & Power studies investigate the site-specific
technical and economic feasibility of installing CHP.
· Renewable Generation studies investigate the technical and
economic feasibility of small renewable electricity generation
systems.
|
Spotlight on one of our Partners: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Green Business Committee
|
 The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce's Green Business committee will host its first major event,
A Greener New
York Summit: Government, Business & Energy: Who's Got the Answers?,
to be held at the Con Edison building on March 27th. Register here. A half-day
summit, the event will feature three panel discussions addressing
sustainability issues in government, business and energy. Manhattan Borough
President Scott Stringer, Rohit T. Aggarwala, Director of the
NYC Office of Long-term
Planning and Sustainability, Congressman Michael E. McMahon serving Staten
Island, New York, 13th Congressional District of New York, Helena Durst of the
Durst Organization and York City Councilman James Gennaro of the Environmental
Protection Committee are all expected to attend. The event was organized by MCC
Partner Ron Bergamini of Action Carting Environmental Services, an
environmental waste removal company.
Launched in the summer of 2008, MCC's Green Business
Committee began with about a dozen MCC members from across the business
community. Members included representatives from large corporations, Con
Edison, NYSERDA, HSBC, Microsoft to entrepreneurs who specialize in
sustainability issues. The committee now has the overall
mission to provide education to the NYC business community and help its
business go green as well as provide networking and business opportunities in
the sustainability field. The
committee now has a steering committee and several sub-committees including
Design and Construction, Energy and Environmental, Retail and Hospitality,
Social Responsibility, Events and Membership.
In the fall
of 2007, MCC also launched its Green Business website www.manhattanccgreen.org. The website features important resources to help
businesses follow the best environmental practices. It also features a Green
Business Directory of the chamber's members. It is quickly becoming a leading
portal for NYC green business information and events.
For more
information on MCC's Green Business Committee please see www.manhattanccgreen.org or contact Laura Bucko, Director of Communications
at MCC, at 212-473-7875 or laura@manhattancc.org.
|
Project of the Month: The New York Marriott Marquis
|
 
Project Name: The New York Marriott Marquis
NYSERDA Partner: Power Concepts, LLC
Background
The New York Marriott Marquis, located in the Times Square and Broadway district of Midtown Manhattan, is one of the Marriott Hotel chain's largest flagship hotels. Even with increased occupancy rates, the 1.8 million square foot, fifty-story high building has seen a decrease in energy costs per square foot. This has been accomplished through a
series of energy efficiency improvements. The Marriott took advantage of the NYSERDA's FlexTech Program, and with assistance from Power Concepts, LLC, developed new strategies to conserve energy and reduce operating costs.
Recommendations
A Technical Assistance Study was conducted, co-funded by NYSERDA, focusing on potential opportunities for energy savings and operational improvements at the Marriott Marquis. The study recommended the following measures:
· Variable frequency drives on all pumps;
· Insulation blankets on miscellaneous piping segments throughout the building.
Result and Incentives
Marriott, through implementing the recommendations contained in the
study, realized the following benefits:
· Reduced emissions output;
· Reduced transmission wheeling costs; and
· Reduced distribution costs.
These combined measures will allow Marriot to save more than $100,000 annually, which based on the $91,000 cost of this project, results in a simple payback of less than one year.
* To have your firm/project highlighted, send an email to E$CC.
|
| Energy News: New York's Guide to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act |
IntroductionThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009. This legislation provides a nearly $800 billion boost to the American Economy. Approximately $374 billion is for programs that directly impact our State and New York is expected to receive $24.6 billion of that funding. The programs include funding for Medicaid, Education, Infrastructure and "shovel-ready" projects throughout New York State. Infrastructure and EnergyThe stimulus legislation delivers substantial support for infrastructure projects. At the national level, this includes $48 billion in funding for transportation capital projects ($8.4 billion for mass transit, $27.5 billion for highways and bridges, $9.3 billion for rail, $1.3 billion for airport improvement projects; $1.5 billion for discretionary surface transportation projects). Of this total, New York is expected to receive at least $1.25 billion for the mass transit and $1.1 billion for highways and bridges. The Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet will be working with State agencies and local governments to aggressively seek funding from other sources of transportation funding. The legislation also includes $16.8 billion for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and technologies, including research and development. New York will receive $126 million through the State Energy Program and $31 million in alternative energy block grants. It provides $4.5 billion for energy research and development projects nationwide, including $2.0 billion for energy storage technologies, which could provide funding for the Governor's proposed battery storage consortium. New York State is also projected to receive $435 million from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund; $85 million from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; and $404 million to help weatherize the homes of low-income individual. To learn more, click here.To see information specifically on the Energy portions of the recovery package,click here. For updated information on funding and program offerings, please send your contact information to EconomicStimulus@nyserda.org or call 1-866-NYSERDA (1-866-697-3732).
|
Upcoming Low Cost No Cost Green Events
|
CLICK ON LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Mon, March 9 - Green Renter Series: Green Roofs with Marni Horwitz from Alive Structures.
Solar One Building 2420 FDR Dr., Service Road East. In this discussion, local green roof designer and entrepreneur Marni Horwitz will make the case for green roofs in the New York City context, discuss the physical characteristics that distinguish different applications, provide local examples and review costs and available financial incentives.
Tues, March 10, 8:30am-2:00pm - BOMA/NY's Energy Action Day. New York Hilton Hotel. Mayor Bloomberg Kicks Off Energy "Action" Day
New York City Mayor opens Energy Action Day with his current analysis of the "state of green" in New York City. Then the morning seminars focus squarely on how to green your bottom line in today's tough economy.
You'll finish off with a luncheon where our government view is expanded
across the metropolitan region with the keynote by Port Authority
Executive Director Christopher Ward.
Thurs, March 12, 6:30-8:30pm - Solar in the City: The Future of Solar in an Urban Setting. The Graduate Center, The City University of New York:
365 Fifth Avenue, NYC, Rooms C201/C202. This panel will explore how solar fits into the scheme for "green"
commercial and large residential buildings in an urban setting such as
NYC.
Tues, March 17, 6:00-8:00pm - The Economic Recovery Act and a Sustainable Economy New York City Bar Association, 'Meeting Room' 42 West 44 Street. This panel will analyze President Obama's proposed stimulus bill through a sustainability lens followed by a deeper discussion on the role of policy to foster a more sustainable economy.
Mon, March 23 - Green Renter Series: Setting up Recycling for your Building. Solar One Building 2420 FDR Dr., Service Road East. Christina Salvi of Council on the Environment Office of Recycling Outreach and Education will present Recycling How-To's for
your Multifamily Building.
Wed, March 25, 6:30-8:30pm - How to Live Sustainably in NYC: Session 1 of 2 Borough of Manhattan Community College
199 Chambers Street,
NYC 10007. Colin Beavan, also known as "No Impact Man" will speak on a panel of
environmental/sustainability leaders during my class "How to Live
Sustainably in NYC" at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in
March.
Thurs - Sat, March 26-28 - Green East Exhibit & Conference: Sustainable Solutions for Business, Home, and Community. Free registration. Pier 92 52nd St. at 12th Ave.
A
wide array of green products and services exhibits-whether you are
purchasing for your business of any size, an institution, government,
or your own home.
Fri, March 27, 8:00am - 12:00pm - MCC Green Business Committee Event: Greener New York Summit: Government, Business & Energy: Who's Got the Answers? 4 Irving Place at 14th StreetA half day summit with three panel discussions relating to sustainability issues in NYC. The sessions will focus on government policies, business and renewable energy. The summit will also offer businesses the opportunity to cross-pollinate by exchanging information on GREEN policies and practices in current business plans and operations.
Tues, March 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm - How to Live Sustainably in NYC: Session 2 of 2. Borough of Manhattan Community College
199 Chambers Street. Colin Beavan, also known as "No Impact Man" will speak on a panel of
environmental/sustainability leaders during my class "How to Live
Sustainably in NYC" at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in
March.
|
|
NYSERDA's Energy $mart
Communities program provides information and support to
individuals and businesses interested in energy efficiency and
alternative energy. Energy
$mart Communities encourages decision-makers and community members to adopt
energy efficiency as a means of economic and community growth. Contact your Downstate South (Manhattan and Staten Island) E$C
Coordinator, Diana Pangestu, by phone at 212-785-0734 or email at
diana@solar1.org if you are interested in:- Co-programming an event
- Receiving informational sessions on NYSERDA programs
- Creating an energy efficiency project for your building
- Becoming a contractor partner with NYSERDA
- Any other questions or comments
www.getenergysmart.org
www.nyserda.org
www.powernaturally.org
|
|
|
Energy Tip!
|
|
Submetering
Sub-metering saves energy. An analysis of sub-metered buildings (where data have been made available) conclusively illustrates that annual savings of 10-26% of total apartment electric consumption were achieved in the first year.
Source: Energy Conservation Services
|
| Upcoming Trainings |
 |
Get certified by BPI to do energy efficiency work! NYSERDA offers reimbursements for most trainings.To see a calendar of upcoming trainings click here.
Multifamily Building Analyst Trainings March 11 at the Association for Energy AffordabilityThis six day training program prepares students
wishing to pursue Building Analyst certification through the Building
Performance Institute. Building Analyst certification is required of
participating Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractors. Multifamily TREAT TrainingMarch 16 & 17 at the Association for Energy AffordabilityThis training is for Multifamily Performance Program Partners to learn energy modeling on TREAT software. Envelope Professional
March 19 at the Association for Energy Affordability
This training, which includes both classroom sessions and field experience, will help you prepare for the Building Performance Institute's
Envelope Professional written and field exams.
Multifamily Performance Program NC Orientation
March 23 at the Association for Energy Affordability Manhattan Office
This orientation will cover business process and program rules for the MPP. However, the bulk of this orientation will focus on technical information about the Minimum Performance Standards and various strategies for achieving the performance target, and is therefore suitable for technical staff.
Multifamily Performance Program EB Orientation
March 24 at the Association for Energy Affordability Manhattan Office
This orientation will cover the business process and program rules, and is suitable for project managers, technical staff or general program staff.
Heating Professional
March 30 at the Association for Energy Affordability
This training, which includes
both classroom sessions and field experience, will help you prepare for
the Building Performance Institute's Heating Professional written and field exams. *Inquire about Solar Thermal, PV, and other trainings.
|
Some of NYSERDA's Programs
|
 |
|
|
|
|
