Greetings from your E$C Coordinator, Diana Pangestu.
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.
Important things happening this month include:
Solar One's Green from the Ground Up for multifamily buildings, a 3-part presentation on energy efficiency, recycling, and rooftop possibilities, makes its debut Monday, May 11, from 6pm - 9pm at 273 Bowery. Coop/condo board members, multifamily property owners, and residential building managers are encouraged to attend. Vendors, including NYSERDA's Multifamily Performance Partners, Green Depot, and the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education will be present to answer any technical questions. If you would like to bring this workshop series to your neighborhood, please contact me at diana@solar1.org.
This series was
made possible by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Firms and Individuals interested in becoming a NYSERDA Flextech Partner and performing technical energy analysis for existing commercial buildings, an informational session for potential proposers will be held on May 21, 2009 at 10:00AM in NYSERDA's New York City office at 485 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1006, New York, NY 10018. A conference call dial-in number will be available. Additional information is available at http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1209rfp.asp. Please RSVP to Teresa Cobena by COB May15, 2009 at sc2@nyserda.org if you wish to attend. Proposals are due June 22, 2009. |
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Energy Efficiency News: Governor Paterson Announces Clean Energy Job Creation Initiatives
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Governor
David A. Paterson announced a series of initiatives to spur job growth
throughout New York
State. In advance of
Earth Day, the Governor's initiatives are designed to accelerate economic
growth and create clean-energy jobs, while enhancing New York's renewable and energy efficiency
programs. Over a quarter of a billion dollars will be invested to reverse the
pattern of ever-increasing energy consumption in New York State. .
Additionally, The New York State Department of Public Service announced that
NYSERDA would begin implementing $276.5 million in new and expanded
electric energy efficiency programs through 2011. In 2008, the New
York State Public Service Commission (PSC) commenced its historic Energy
Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS), a ground-breaking energy efficiency
initiative. This funding will build
on NYSERDA's existing energy efficiency funding commitment of $175 million a
year through 2011, and will help reduce New York's energy consumption. In addition to the $276.5 million that NYSERDA will be
administering as part of this initiative, earlier this year the PSC approved
utility-administered energy efficiency programs totaling more than $181.7
million through 2011.
NYSERDA
programs targeted for additional funding under EEPS include:
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High Performance New Buildings Program: Funding
of about $21.9 million annually will provide, on a cost-sharing basis, an
analysis of energy efficiency improvements in commercial or industrial new
construction or substantially renovated buildings. Total new funding
available under this program is about $71.3 million.
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Flexible Technical (FlexTech) Assistance
Program: Funding of about $5.2 million annually will provide
customers with objective and customized information to facilitate informed
energy efficiency, procurement, productivity and financing decisions.
Eligible participants for the FlexTech Program include commercial,
industrial, institutional, municipal, not-for-profits and K-12 schools. Total
new program funding available is approximately $16.9 million.
- Industrial Process and Efficiency Program:
Funding of about $32.5 million annually includes expanded outreach and
incentives for energy efficient process improvements at industrial and data
center facilities. Total new program funding available is about $105.5
million.
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Statewide Residential Point-of-Sale
Lighting (CFL Expansion) Program: Funding of approximately $6
million annually is intended to increase the supply and demand for energy
efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) through partnerships with
retailers and manufacturers. This program partners with over 440 lighting
retailers and 14 lighting manufacturers of energy efficient ENERGY STAR CFLs.
Total new program funding available is about $19.5 million.
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EmPower New York
Program: Funding of about $8.2 million annually will expand the
availability of the program to additional eligible customers to install
cost-effective electric reduction measures, particularly lighting and
refrigeration replacements, and certain health and safety measures. The
program is available to home-owners and renters living in 1-to-4 family homes
or small multifamily buildings with 100 units or less, and who either
participate in a utility payment assistance program, or have a household
income below 60 percent of the State median income. Total new program funding
available is approximately $26.8 million. In some cases, other funding may be
available for cost-effective improvements that lower heating costs.
A full
transcript of the governor's earth day statement can be read here.
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Resources on Economic Stimulus Funding for Energy Projects
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NYSERDA website:
http://www.nyserda.org/economicrecovery/default.asp
Includes list of energy-related
funding and projects being evaluated through the Department of Energy (DOE) and NYSERDA.
Plans
are in development and programs will be announced and rolled out as
soon as possible. NYSERDA is in the process of creating a more
comprehensive landing page. This will include access to sign up on a
list-serve to receive information as it becomes available through the
DOE and
NYSERDA.
Inquiries and questions regarding the
NYSERDA/DOE/Energy-related projects should be directed to NYSERDA through the
general number 1-866-NYSERDA. Marcia Ruth, 518-862-1090 x3412 (MCR@NYSERDA.org) will be handling these
calls. Any requests for a speaker to speak to groups about the Stimulus Plan
should be directed to Leslie Polsinello at LNP@NYSERDA.org.
(x3473).
NY State website:
http://www.economicrecovery.ny.gov/
Includes information on how to
submit proposals. Includes a list serve to receive
updates from the State. http://www.economicrecovery.ny.gov/GetUpdates/getupdate.cfm
US Government website:
http://www.recovery.gov/
Other State and Federal agencies are providing information
on non-energy-related projects.
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Now Hiring: Energy $mart Communities Program Internship and NYSERDA Energy Educators
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Energy Educator Positions Available - New
York City Area!
Are you interested in energy efficiency, the economics of energy,
and the environment? Do you want to
share your passion with other teachers? Consider
joining our dynamic team of Energy Educators!
The Energy Smart Students program
at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is
looking for enthusiastic trainers to introduce our highly interactive energy
curricular materials. At this time, we are recruiting for Energy
Educators in the New York City area. We are especially interested in
individuals available during the day, Monday through Friday. For further information and an application
packet, please email Debora Moran at dm3@nyserda.org
by May 22.
***Please help the Energy $mart Students
Program. Circulate the announcement of
this exciting opportunity to interested and qualified professionals in your
field. We are looking for K-12
educators, professional trainers, community educators, or retired teachers to
add to our team.***
Energy $mart Communities Program Intern
The New York Energy $martSM Communities Program
creates networks of organizations and agencies that contribute to energy-focused
neighborhood projects, and provides information and support to individuals and
businesses interested in energy efficiency and alternative fuels. Your E$C Coordinator is seeking a qualified program assistant to further the goals of this program.
The applicant should have a working knowledge or strong
interest in renewable resources, energy efficiency and sustainability. Knowledge of buildings is a plus. The
applicant should be able to work with little supervision, be able to interact
with professionals and the public, have excellent management skills, strong
communications skills, excellent writing skills, intermediate to advanced
knowledge working with power point. Email Diana@solar1.org for more information.
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Upcoming Low Cost No Cost Green Events
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CLICK ON LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Thursday, May 7 5:30-8:30pm Greener, Greater Buildings Plan Symposium. Alexander US Custom House 1 Bowling Green, Suite 419. Please join us for a presentation and discussion
of the "Greener, Greater Buildings Plan" recently announced by Mayor
Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Quinn. If passed, the proposed
legislation will establish New York City as a world leader in the fight
to reduce the environmental impact of urban communities and will
stimulate the local economy with demand for technical skills in the
years to come.
Saturday May 9 1:00pm - 6:00pm Earth Celebrations: Hudson River Pageant. An ecological parade and performance art event, to raise awareness for
the restoration of the Hudson River as a vital urban estuarine
sanctuary, and address the future effects of climate change on the
river and our shoreline in New York City
Monday
May 11 6pm - 9pm
Green
from the Ground Up. 273 Bowery at Houston. Green from The Round Up brought to us by Solar One in partnership with the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education and Go Green Lower East Side with grants from the Environmental Protection Agency is a
three-part presentation for multifamily building managers and coop and
condo boards. This presentation focuses on energy efficiency, rooftop
possibilities, and recycling.
Monday May 11 5:30 - 7:30 Energy Efficiency Presentation. Seafarers International House - 123 East 15th Street. Concerned about the
increasing costs of energy in your building? Solar One presents a
workshop for Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Buildings that offers
tips on reducing your building's energy use while making an
environmental impact. Learn how to improve your building's energy
efficiency in lighting, appliances, and heating systems, thereby
lowering your fuel and utility bills.
In this workshop, NYSERDA
Energy $mart Communities Program Coordinator will discuss government
incentives available for your building such as the Multifamily
Performance Program, and weatherization programs to help cover the
costs of improvements.
Wednesday May 13 9:30am-5:30pm Conference on Sustainable Urbanization in the Information Age: Role of Infrastructure in Metropolitan Development
ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters. The forum seeks to address the global challenges posed by
rapid urbanization - from poverty and inequality to natural and man-made disasters
- by calling for better sustainable planning for urban growth through the use
of information communication technologies and infrastructure.
Thursday May 21 10am -12pm Flextech Informational Meeting. 785 7th Avenue, 10th
Floor, NY. RSVP is required. Please
send an
email to Teresa Cobena at sc2@nyserda.org by May 15, COB.
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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
You could use 30% LESS energy in your home just by using energy more wisely and purchasing products with the ENERGY STAR label.
Where does your home use energy?
60% - AC/Heat
16% - Water heater
12% - Refrigerator
7% - Lights
5% - Computers, TV, etc.
The amount of electricity you use is measured in, and priced by,
kilowatt-hours (kWh). When you pay for a kilowatt-hour of electricity,
you are paying for 1,000 watts of electricity used continuously for one
hour.
You can calculate the operating cost of any electrical appliance by checking its wattage and using these formulas:
- wattage x hours used/1,000 = kWh
- kWh x cost per kWh = operating cost
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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.
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Some of NYSERDA's Programs
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