Greetings from your E$C Coordinator, Diana Pangestu:
This month we celebrate Earth Day- April 22nd. But for your E$C Coordinator, everyday is earth day. Look for your E$C Coordinator presenting at the public events below, including workshops on the Multifamily Performance Program, Energy Audit Program, and much more!
Also note the NYSERDA Energy $mart Loan Fund changes and Economic Stimulus Town Meetings in the Events section.
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Energy $mart Communities Newsletter disseminates information on NYSERDA
programs and incentives, energy efficiency projects, contractor and
building owner trainings, and partner news and events. |
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A Look at NYSERDA's Incentives
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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 Energy $mart Loan Fund Program. The New York Energy $martSM
Loan Fund Program provides an interest rate reduction off a
participating lender's normal loan interest rate for a term up to 10 years for certain energy-efficiency and renewable measures: from lighting
to HVAC to PV projects.
Currently, the interest rate reduction for residential projects (1-4 family
homes and multifamily projects) is 4%, not to exceed an interest rate lower
than 3%. Commercial projects are temporarily ineligible to apply to the Loan
Fund. The bank or lending institution receives an upfront lump sum payment of
the subsidy (at net present value) from NYSERDA within 30 days after closing on
the loan for the full term of the loan (up to 10 years).
Recent changes have been made to the Energy $mart Loan for Residential projects:
§ The interest rate reductions available through the Residential Loan Fund will be at up to 4% less than the lender's normal market rate.
§ The interest rate reduction will be adjusted to maintain a floor interest rate of 3%.
§ Multifamily New Construction projects are no longer eligible to participate in the Residential Loan Fund.
The maximum 4% interest rate reduction affects Con Edison customers that were eligible for up to a 6.5% under special funding that is no longer available after March 31, 2009. The floor interest rate is being implemented to preserve incentive funds while still maintaining a very attractive interest rate. New construction projects remain eligible for other incentives through the Multifamily Performance Program.
All applications already received by NYSERDA and those received by March 31, 2009 will have until May 1, 2009 to supply all required information to make the application complete and eligible to be considered under the now current program eligibility requirements. Only complete applications (e.g., must be signed by all parties, must include all Parts as applicable, and include all required supporting documentation) will be reviewed for eligibility. If you have any questions, please email resloanfund@nyserda.org.
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Energy Efficiency News: NYIRN Offers Technical Assistance and Financing to Manufacturers to Implement Energy Efficiency Projects
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RenewableNY was designed to help manufacturing businesses
reduce and stabilize energy costs through conservation measures such as
energy-efficient lighting, solar energy systems, or other appropriate
technologies. Funding for RenewableNY was made possible through the U.S.
Department of Energy.
Manufacturing businesses may qualify
if they meet the following requirements:
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Located in the 5 boroughs of New
York City
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Minimum of 8 employees
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At least 4 yrs. remaining on a lease
or own/occupy space
Companies who have
previously completed an energy audit but have not yet implemented the
recommendations are particularly encouraged to apply. Please contact Tzipora Lubarr at NYIRN for more information:
212-404-6990 x 16 or tlubarr@nyirn.org.
Deadline for application: June 30, 2009
The Energy $mart
Communities Program creates networks of organizations and agencies that
contribute to energy-focused neighborhood projects. The program shares
economic, environmental and social benefits through energy efficiency
and the diversifying of energy resources. |
Project of the Month: Peter Cooper Village/Stuyvesant Town
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Developer/Owner: Tishman Speyer
Building Type: Multifamily/Apartment Buildings
Project Type: NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program
Building Size: 13,000,000 SF
NYSERDA Partner: Steven Winter Associates
NYSERDA Funding: Approximately $10 million
With the implementation of energy reduction measures at Peter Cooper Village/Stuyvesant Town (PCV/ST), Tishman Speyer will save twenty percent on energy costs, take advantage of millions of dollars in state
incentives, and set an example and a high standard for other large apartment complexes.
PCV/ST properties together make up the largest apartment complex in Manhattan, totaling over 11,000 units. The properties are occupied by over 19,000 residents, spread over 80 contiguous acres. When implemented
the recommended energy efficiency improvements made to this small city
within NYC will yield 20% energy savings. Steven Winter Associates (SWA)conducted a comprehensive energy audit through NYSERDA's Multifamily Performance Program (MPP).
SWA discovered that the buildings are incredibly well managed. Despite PCV/ST's high performance, there is still room for improvement. The major recommendations from SWA's Energy Reduction Plan are as
follows:
· Install high performance water saving fixtures
· Upgrade and balance the HVAC system
· Complete on-going installation of Energy Management System
· Seal holes and move from passive to active ventilation
· Install energy efficient lighting
· Install Energy Star appliances
· Install on-site renewable energy (PV)
· Implementation of SWA's Energy Reduction Plan
Plan for PCV/ST through NYSERDA'S MPP will cut energy costs by 20%, reduce water consumption by approximately 30%, and improve the health and safety of residents and staff. SWA's extensive analysis of the existing HVAC system and building envelope resulted in energy saving opportunities in one of the most energy efficient multifamily complexes in NYC.
Some of the additional green measures aimed at both improving
environmental performance of the property as well as increasing health and comfort of residents and PCV/ST staff include:
· Implementing a green cleaning plan
· Utilizing Integrated Pest Management
· Installing rainwater catchment systems
· Planting a drought resistant landscaping plan
· Providing residents with electronic recycling services
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Spotlight on one of our Partners: Office of Recycling Outreach and Education
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Have a recycling question? Help is available!
Whether you want to set up an effective
recycling program in your apartment building, Coop, or Condominium or just revive
your efforts, the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education (OROE) can provide
solutions.
OROE, a program of the non-profit
Council on the Environment of New York City, works to complement the citywide efforts
of the NYC Department of Sanitation by concentrating outreach in areas of each
borough with lower recycling rates. OROE's free services include
building recycling assessments, workshops for building maintenance teams and tenant
training sessions (all participants receive handy home recycling centers!).
You will also see OROE in the neighborhood coordinating special educational
events, recycling collections and hosting community swap days.
For more information and to
find out if your property is within one of OROE's outreach districts,
visit www.cenyc.org or call 212-788-7964. |
Upcoming Low Cost No Cost Green Events
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CLICK ON LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Thurs, April 2, 5:30pm - Why Green Buildings Use Extra Energy, and What We Can Do About It. 188 Madison Avenue, Room 018. Henry Gifford's recent discovery that the best available data show that
LEED rated green
buildings use 29% more energy than comparable buildings has stirred up
a lively debate about what went wrong to produce such dismal
performance, and what can be done to improve building energy efficiency
in the USA.
Sat, April 4, 9:30am-12:30pm - NYSERDA Economic Stimulus Town Meeting. Brooklyn Academy of Music, Theater. Speaker will be Bob Callendar.
Mon, April 6, 7pm - Green Renter Series: Combatting Rising Energy Costs with Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Buildings. 2420 FDR Drive, Service Road East. Concerned about the increasing costs of energy in your building? Green
from the Ground Up presents a workshop for Energy Efficiency in
Buildings that offers tips on reducing your building's energy use while
making an environmental impact. Diana Pangestu will be presenting.
Tues, April 7, 10am - Eco-Awareness and Incentive Building. 228 East 3rd Street, 7th fl. In this workshop you will learn strategies and
techniques to increase employee participation in your green
initiatives, involve the community, and increase awareness and revenue
through green-marketing. The Lower East Side Ecology Center hosts, and Diana Pangestu wil speak on NYSERDA's Small Business Incentives.
Tues, April 7 - Coop Expo. 1335 Avenue of the Americas. The Cooperator's Co-op and Condo Expo is the premier real estate
trade show in the New York area featuring over 270 exhibitors. Diana Pangestu will be available from 2-4pm in the Experts Advice Booth.
Wed, April 15, 6:30pm - NYSERDA's Multifamily Performance Program and PV Incentives. 2420 FDR Drive, Service Road East. Diana Pangestu will present two of NYSERDA's Incentive Programs and will also discuss energy efficiency tips and government tax credits.
Fri, April 17, 9:30am-12:30pm - NYSERDA Economic Stimulus Town Meeting. Manhattan Harlem Hospital Auditorium. Speaker is either Michael Colgrove or Sharon Griffith.
Sat, April 18, 9am-12pm - NYSERDA Economic Stimulus Town Meeting. Bronx College of New Rochelle Auditorium, Co-op City Campus Auditorium. Speaker is either Michael Colgrove or Sharon Griffith.
April 17-19 - Go Green Expo. 1335 Avenue of the Americas. Go Green Expo invites both consumers & business owners to learn
more about what is readily available so they can take steps to purchase
earth friendly products & services to make our communities greener,
one city at a time. Solar One will be exhibiting.
Mon, April 20, 8:30am - Greening Your Office: Saving Money While Saving the Planet. Great Hall, 2nd Floor
42 West 44th Street. Our panelists will discuss how businesses are considering economic,
social and environmental responsibility as a means to assess and reduce
energy and resource consumption while saving money.
Wed, April 25, 2pm - Go Green Lower East Side's Earth Day Event. Allen Street Mall Comfort Station. Come celebrate Earth Day and the revitalization of the Allen
and Pike Street Malls with Go Green Lower East Side.
Wed, April 25, 12pm - Go Green Washington/Inwood Heights Earth Day Event. NY Public Library. Enjoy fun activities for
kids at the library branch that teaches kids about the importance of the
environment, recycling and healthy
eating.
Wed, April 22, 6pm - Zero Net Energy Buildings: Reality or Fiction? Recommendations from the WBCSD Report. 7 World Trade Center,
250 Greenwich St. William Sisson, Director of Sustainability at United Technologies will
present the recommendations from the World Business Council for
Sustainable Development report on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
released in September 2008. Guy Battle, founder of dcarbon8 will
respond with a discussion about the carbon implications.
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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
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Energy Tip!
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ENERGY STAR
If you have ENERGY STAR-labeled office equipment, remember to activate the sleep function. In a small office, ENERGY STAR equipment can save about $470 per year. |
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Get certified by BPI to do energy efficiency work! NYSERDA offers reimbursements for most trainings.To see a calendar of upcoming trainings click here.
Building Analyst Trainings April 21 at NYC Tech, Brooklyn (Class Full!) This 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.
*Inquire about Solar Thermal, PV, and other trainings.
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Some of NYSERDA's Programs
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