Greetings from your E$C Coordinator, Diana Pangestu:
Happy New Year! To celebrate this new year, we have a couple of new things to share:
First and foremost, Solar One has hired a new Energy $mart Communities Coordinator - Max Joel! Max will be in charge of residential projects as well as Staten Island outreach. Let's welcome Max to the team!
Next, Solar One Energy $mart Communities has a new website - www.solar1.org/nyserda. Visit our website to see current projects, partners, NYSERDA incentives, contractor resources, and more!
Then, two new NYSERDA incentives -PON 1816: Funding for organizations offering energy efficiency trainings, certifications, and internships, and the NY Great Appliance Swap Out. Read below for more details. Webinar tomorrow!
And last, Green from the Ground Up has changed its name to Green from the Inside Out. The next event will take place January 20 in the Central Park Arsenel plus a Winter Networking Mixer afterwards.
The
Energy $mart Communities eNewsletter disseminates information on NYSERDA
programs and incentives, energy efficiency projects, contractor and
building owner trainings, and partner news and events. |
Solar One Presents Max Joel - Our New Energy $mart Communities Coordinator for Residential Projects and Staten Island Outreach
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Solar One has added a new Energy $mart Communities
Coordinator, Max Joel, to expand our reach in the Staten Island and residential
markets.
Max comes from a background in
green building project management and hopes that the E$C program can help
catalyze truly sustainable economic development in New York City. In 2010, Max will focus on expanding outreach
programs throughout Staten Island and in the residential sector in Manhattan.
To contact Max Joel, email him at max@solar1.org, or call 646-576-5673.
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Solar One Energy $mart Communities Releases New Website - www.solar1.org/nyserda
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As part of
the marketing and economic development arm of NYSERDA, Solar One E$C aims to provide
access to NYSERDA's programs to as many people as possible in the Manhattan and
Staten Island territory. We have created a comprehensive
website that is friendly,
user-friendly, and most importantly useful as a resource and reference
tool.
Our finished product presents the
Solar One E$C Department and NYSERDA's programs in a simple and direct manner that are
hopefully more accessible to the end users: building owners, who might be
looking to do energy efficiency improvements to their properties, building
industry professionals, who might be seeking to expand their client base by
participating in NYSERDA programs, and the general public seeking to begin an energy efficiency project.
Visit us at www.solar1.org/nyserda.
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NYSERDA's New Funding: Workforce Development Training for Energy Efficiency (PON 1816), and the NY Great Appliance Swap Out
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PON 1816: Workforce Development Training for Energy Efficiency
NYSERDA is seeking partnerships with eligible training entities to deliver energy efficiency training programs throughout New York State.
- Funding is available for Cooperative Advertising to effectively advertise and market these training programs.- Funding is available for students for expenses associated with first-time certification examinations for new and incumbent workers, and certification exam preparation courses.
All eligible organizations such as professional development associations, trade training and development associations, universities, community colleges, technical trade schools, and other entities as described in the eligibility section of the guidance document are encouraged to apply.Informational WebinarAn informational workshop or webinar will be held to answer questions regarding this Offering on Thursday, January 7, 2010, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Please email Kelli Herndon at kmh@nyserda.org to register for the webinar. If additional webinars are scheduled, it will be posted on our website at www.GetEnergySmart.org. Additional FAQ's for this program will also be posted on www.GetEnergySmart.org.For more information please visit http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1816pon.asp
NY Great Appliance Swap Out
In
February 2010, New York State residents will be able to receive a cash
rebate for replacing older appliance(s) with a new ENERGY
STAR®-qualified appliance.
Customers purchasing appliances would qualify for a rebate
of $75 ($105 with documented recycling) for ENERGY STAR qualified
refrigerators, $75 ($100 with documented recycling) for clothes washers
and $50 ($75 with documented recycling) for freezers. Rebates are
available for dishwashers when they are purchased as part of a
three-appliance package (refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes washer),
which may qualify for a $500 rebate ($555 with documented recycling).
NYSERDA will NOT be accepting applications for
the Great Appliance Swap Out until the February 2010 launch during
President's week. The program will provide detailed information on
program eligibility and requirements on its web site: NY Appliance Swap Out.
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Green from the Inside Out at the Central Park Arsenal plus a Winter Networking Mixer - Wednesday, January 20, from 6-10pm.
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Solar One in partnership with the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education will be touring Green from the Inside Out, a three-part workshop on recycling, energy efficiency, and rooftop possibilities for multifamily buildings, throughout New York City.
These workshops are designed to give building owners, shareholders, and managers the tools, resources, and information they need to green their multifamily building. Look below for the workshop descriptions, to see the date and location of the next workshop, and to reserve your spot. Vendors will be available to answer any technical questions about energy audits, different roof applications, and recycling. WHEN: Wednesday, January 20, 6:00pm to 8:30pm, plus post-event mixer! WHERE: Central Park Arsenal, 830 5th Avenue, Suite 318, NY RSVP's required. Send email to celia@solar1.org to RSVP. And from 8:30-10:00pm we are hosting a special event! Only on this
special evening we will be hosting a Networking Winter Mixer
overlooking Central Park! Invite your clients and business partners to
partake in this unique networking evening. Entrance is free and drinks
can be purchased.
GREEN FROM THE INSIDE OUT is a product of Solar One, in partnership with the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education. This series was made possible by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. If you would like us to bring these workshops to your neighborhood, contact Celia Salgado at celia@solar1.org, or 212-505-6050. |
Upcoming Low Cost No Cost Green Events
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CLICK ON LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Wednesday, January 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Energy Code Changes: What the Design Team Needs to Know: Session 2, Building Enclosures and the Energy Code. Alexander Hamilton U.S.
Custom House, Auditorium, 1 Bowling Green. The various
compliance paths will be reviewed and a number of envelope components and
systems will be discussed to show how common and unique design approaches can
exhibit compliance with the Code.
Thursday, January 7, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Energy Code Changes: What the Design Team Needs to Know: Session 3, Lighting Design and the Energy Code.Hamilton
U.S. Custom House, Auditorium, 1 Bowling Green. This presentation will discuss
the goals and elements of good lighting design, under both daylight and
non-daylight conditions, and how lighting design can contribute to reducing
energy in buildings and meeting the Energy Code.
Thursday, January 7, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Sustainable City Finance. The New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 40th floor. "Sustainable City Finance" will
gather thought leaders and pioneers who are working to implement solutions, to
share their views of what exists, what is needed, and how sustainable cities
can best leverage the reform of banking and credit markets.
Saturday, January 9, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, E-waste (Electronic Waste) Recycling. Riverside Drive at Dyckman Street. The Ecology Center will be holding five
events for our 7th annual "After the holidays" e-waste collection
drive to help you responsibly dispose of all your unwanted or broken gadgets.
Events will happen, rain/snow or shine!
Wednesday, January 13, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Code Changes: What the Design Team Needs to Know: Session 3, Mechanical Systems and the Energy Code. Hamilton U.S. Custom House, Auditorium, 1 Bowling Green. This presentation will address the design of
HVAC and service hot water systems from an energy conservation and energy code
perspective.
Wednesday,
January 13, 6:00
PM - 8:30 PM. Integrated Daylight &
Energy Analysis. Trespa Design Center 62
Greene St., Ground Flr. This session
presents initial application of integrating daylight and energy analyses on
projects to refine the energy savings calculation as well as to inform the
glare potential of proposed design strategies.
RSVP (stephen.mignogna@atelierten.com).
Thursday, January 14, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Soft Materials: The Future of Solar Technologies. The New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 40th floor. This symposium, hosted by the Soft Materials
Discussion Group, will highlight advanced materials for solar energy conversion
devices.
Saturday, January 16, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, E-waste (Electronic Waste) Recycling. Tekserve, 119 W 23rd Street. The Ecology Center will be holding five
events for our 7th annual "After the holidays" e-waste collection
drive to help you responsibly dispose of all your unwanted or broken gadgets.
Events will happen, rain/snow or shine!
Tuesday, January 19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Engineering Sustainable Design.
AIA Center for Architecture, 536 La Guardia Place. John Anderson presents a life cycle inventory
analysis of alternative design strategies.
In addition, the lecture will focus on the Pocantico Proclamation on
Sustainability & Historic Preservation.
Wednesday, January 20, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Green from the Inside Out, plus Winter Networking Mixer. Central Park Arsenal, 830 5th
Avenue, Room 813. These workshops are
designed to give building owners, shareholders, and managers the tools,
resources, and information they need to green their multifamily building. And only on this special evening we will be
hosting a Winter Networking Mixer overlooking Central Park!
Wednesday, January 20, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Energy Code Changes: What the Design Team Needs to Know: Session 5, Energy Modeling and the Energy Code. Hamilton
U.S. Custom House, Auditorium, 1 Bowling Green. This presentation will discuss
how modeling can be used to show compliance with the NYS Energy Construction
Conservation Code.
Sunday, January 24, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Worm Composting Workshop. Central Park, North Meadow
Recreation Center, mid-park at 97th Street.
Join the LESEC for these winter wormshops to learn how red wiggler worms
can turn garbage into a natural fertilizer for plants, trees, and roses! Worm
bin set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting will be covered, as well as
demonstrations of creative ways to use your compost.
Tuesday, January 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Worm Composting Workshop. Whole Foods Market Tribeca, upstairs café
area, 270 Greenwich Street. Join the
LESEC for these winter wormshops to learn how red wiggler worms can turn
garbage into a natural fertilizer for plants, trees, and roses! Worm bin
set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting will be covered, as well as
demonstrations of creative ways to use your compost.
Wednesday, January 27, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM . Achieving Energy Efficiency with State of the Shelf Technologies.
The New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center, 250
Greenwich Street, 40th floor. The
series will showcase current green building technologies, demonstrate case
studies of building design and construction incorporating these technologies
and examine the lessons learned in the process.
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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
All New York Energy $martSM Programs are funded by a System Benefits
Charge (SBC) paid by electric distribution customers of Central Hudson
Gas & Electric, Con Edison, NYSEG, National Grid, Orange &
Rockland, and Rochester Gas & Electric. NYSERDA, a public benefit
corporation established by law in 1975, administers SBC funds and
programs under an agreement with the Public Service Commission.
www.getenergysmart.org
www.nyserda.org
www.powernaturally.org
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Energy Tip!
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AIR SEALING
60% of a home's costs are in heating and cooling. Keep the warm air in and the cold air out by adding insulation,
caulking and weatherstripping around doors, attic access, windows,
outlets and any area that can let the cold air in and the warm air out. |
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Get certified by BPI to do energy efficiency work! NYSERDA offers reimbursements for most trainings.To see a calendar of all upcoming trainings including Solar PV, Geothermal, and Energy Modeling Training, click here.
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Some of NYSERDA's Programs
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