Greetings from your E$C Coordinators, Diana Pangestu & Max Joel:
Summer is almost here. But don't leave for a road trip just yet! Solar One Energy Connections brings to you a flurry of June events, including our summer cleantech networking event, NYC the Future Metropolis, a new seminar series on retrofitting commercial buildings, and NYSERDA's Eco-market in Union Square.
NYSERDA programs and incentives featured this month include: reimbursements for LEED tests and other green building certifications, and free consulting services for clean technology startup companies.
And last, what is our anchor project, the 14th Street Y, doing to be greener?
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Energy $mart Communities eNewsletter disseminates information on NYSERDA
programs and incentives, energy efficiency projects, contractor and
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Cleantech Networking Event: New York City the Future Metropolis, June 10, 6-9pm
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What will New York City look like in 20 years? Join us for an exquisite evening event, "New York City the Future
Metropolis," as we bring to you a consortium of distinguished panelists speaking
on an array of new technologies, development projects, and building systems that promise to enhance our future built environment. New York City the Future Metropolis
Thursday, June 10, 6:00-9:00pm, plus networking Solar One Education Center 2420 FDR Drive, Service Road East, New York, NY (at 23rd Street and the East River) Registration:To Register for this event, please go to www.solar1.org/nycfuturemetropolis
Event Cost: $10 - general admission, $15 - at the door.Refreshments will be served!!!
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:Nanotechnology:* Edward M. Cupoli, Ph.D., Professor and Head, NanoEconomics Constellation, College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University at Albany * Peter Yeadon and Martina Decker, Partners of David Yeadon Architects LLC to speak on nanotechnology in architectural design
Biomimicry:* Mark Dorfman, Green Chemistry Naturalist at the Biomimicry Guild
Sustainable Urban Forms:* Jean-Loup Msika, Architect/Urban-Designer and Founder of Sustainable City Project * Ken Levenson, Partner at Levenson McDavid Architects P.C. Waterfront Development:* Cortney Worrall, Director of Programs at the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance to speak on NYC's future water development plan * Stephen Cassell, Principal at the Architecture Research Office to speak on rising currents
Cleantech:* Ronald Smith, Chairman and CEO of Verdant Power to speak on the East River tide turbine project (RITE Project) * John Lembo, Vice President of Noveda Technologies to speak on energy monitoring systems * David Benjamin, Director of Living Architecture Lab at Columbia GSAPP, Principal at The Living to speak on building communications
Urban Farming:* Benjamin Linsey, Managing Director at Bright Farms Systems
Energy Centers:* Richard Yancey, Project Director for Green Light NY to speak on a new energy efficiency education and resource center for lighting * Christopher Collins, Executive Director of Solar One to speak on Solar Two, NYC's first carbon neutral net-zero building
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Early Stage Support for Developers of Renewable and Clean Energy Technologies in New York State
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Sustainable Edge (SE) is contracted with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to help clean technology startup companies in New York State with business strategy development and implementation.
Who is eligible?This opportunity is available to clean technology startups that are headquartered in New York State. This program targets early stage companies who are commercializing a product or a service. How much will it cost?If deemed eligible, NYSERDA will cover a large portion (and in some cases the entire cost) of SE consulting services. Services are typically a couple of hours per week in an advisory capacity. What services are provided?Sustainable Edge can provide a wide range of support, starting at the initial phases of writing a business plan through fund raising and full business launch. In addition, SE can provide training in a range of useful business areas to improve the team's chances of success. Business Plan Development & Fundraising: * Industry Market Analysis * Strategic Planning * Policy Evaluations and Guidance * Financial Modeling * Pitch Development * Investor Strategy * Investor Network Access Strategic Planning Development & Execution: * Product Design & Development * Marketing Strategy * Operational Strategy * Business Process Development * Management Mentoring * Resource Planning Training: * Manufacturing & Service Outsourcing * Product Design & Development * Energy Policy & Regulation For more information, contact Kevin Dutt at (617) 795-2999 or kcdutt@sustainable-edge.com. |
New Energy Code Changes are in Effect July 1, 2010: Is Your Building Prepared?
|  New energy efficiency legislation that will drastically impact your building is fast approaching and you don't want to be caught unprepared. Join us for an interactive session with leaders in the field of energy efficiency. Learn how you can take advantage of these required changes, and benefit from cost saving measures. You will also hear about all of the potential funding and financing opportunities available to help with project costs.
June 17, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm,followed by networking a receptionSony Wonder Technology Lab Auditorium550 Madison Ave (at 56th St.)General Admission: $25. To register, click here, or visit www.solar1.org. PANELISTS * Representative from the City of New York: NYC Green Building Codes * Kate Grossman, Greenwich Energy Solutions: Energy Audits and Qualifying Buildings * Brett Greenberg, Bovis Lend Lease: Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures * Representative from Lutron: Advanced Lighting Technologies * Cliff Schorer, Greenwich Energy Solutions: Financing Options * Diana Pangestu, Solar One: NYSERDA Incentives and Case Study A Solar One, Bovis Lend Lease, and Greenwich Energy Solutions Panel.
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| Reimbursements for LEED, CEM, HPBD, and Other Energy Efficiency and Green Building Certifications Available |
Are you planning on taking the LEED test? NYSERDA offers partial reimbursement for LEED, and other green buiding and energy efficiency certification tests.
This incentive is available as part of NYSERDA's Workforce Development Training Partnerships for Energy Efficiency funding. This funding is available for students for expenses associated with first-time certification examinations for new and incumbent workers, and certification exam preparation courses. Individuals requesting workforce development funds for reimbursement of certification preparation classes and certification exam fees must submit an application and meet all requirements as described in the Training Guidance and Application Document.
How to apply:
Access the application here. The application is Attachment I, and the Training Guidance is Exhibit A.
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The 14th Street Y Kids Install Solar Power Lamps - Month 3
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 While awaiting the Energy Audit Task Work Order from Goldman Copeland, the 14th Street Y's Flextech Energy Audit Service Provider, the Y decided to take some proactive greening measures - integrating sustainability into their pre-school curriculum.   The 14th Street Y purchased solar lamps from Home Depot for $4 each. They used the lamps to teach the children about solar energy. With the help of Anne-Marie, the children planted the solar lamps in the roof top garden. These solar lamps charge by solar power during the day, which then gets stored in a battery. The energy then powers the LED light during the evening, with no wiring involved. It was a happy sunny day for the children, for the Y, and for the rooftop garden. |
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NYSERDA Eco-Market Debuts at Union Square with Featuring Energy Saving Exhibits, Tuesday, June 29, 7am-6pm |
 The New
York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), along with its
program partners, will host the NYSERDA EcoMarket on Tuesday June 29, 2010 from
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Union Square to show New Yorkers easy ways to become
shining examples of energy efficiency.
NYSERDA
invites consumers and their families to explore a variety of interactive
exhibits that will help them learn how to save energy at home with
energy-efficient lighting, appliances and power management devices, as well as
whole-house services available through Home Performance with ENERGY STARŪ.
The EcoMarket will include educational activities for children, energy
efficient products for sale and live demonstrations featuring:
** A Wi-Fi enabled device called PicoWatt that
residents can use to turn appliances on and off remotely
** A blower door, a diagnostic tool used during
comprehensive home assessment that measures the amount of air leaking out
of a home
** A range of compact
fluorescent lamp (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs for the home
NYSERDA also will announce the video and essay winners of its Shining Example contest during a press
conference scheduled for 11 a.m. Winning videos will be posted at
www.ShiningExampleNY.com.
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Upcoming Low Cost No Cost Green Events
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Thursday, June 3, 6 - 8 pm. Up to Speed on LEED. Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place. This
seminar is intended for audiences who are interested in learning about the
current developments of LEED v3 and what is in the pipeline for the LEED rating
systems and the new continuing education program. Legacy LEED AP's will find
this seminar helpful in getting up to speed in the happenings of LEED, while
candidates for the LEED Green Associate and Accredited Professional credentials
will become well informed while exploring their professional development. $20 for AIA-NY members, $35 for non-members.
Friday, June 4, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. 5th Annual NYIT Energy Conference: Building a Sustainable Future. NYIT Auditorium, 1871 Broadway. Registration
is now open for the 5th Annual NYIT Energy Conference "Building a
Sustainable Future": Speakers
will address sustainable initiatives in architecture, business, and
engineering. Topics will also include climate models, media issues, and public
perception (NIMBY). $110 for those not affiliated with NYIT.
Friday, June 4, 1 - 6 pm. SYMPOSIUM: Rebuilding a Sustainable Haiti. Cooper Union Rose Auditorium, 41 Cooper Square. With the help of many foreign countries, NGOs, and its own rich
diaspora community, the Haitian government has developed the outlines of a
post-earthquake action plan, the Action Plan for the
Reconstruction and National Development of Haiti. Using this plan
and its corollary, the Post Disaster Needs
Assessment as a starting point for discussion, the Institute for
Urban Design is planning a major conference focused on long-term and
sustainable rebuilding in Haiti. FREE.
Friday, June 4, 7 - 8:30 pm. Food 2.0: Feeding a Hungry World. Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Ave. By 2050, one of every four people on
Earth will go hungry unless food production more than doubles. Can we bridge
the ideological divide over genetically modified foods that separates
scientists and environmentalists? What role does eating and farming locally
play in the next green revolution? Influential voices from a wide variety of
perspectives engage in a spirited discussion and debate on issues vital to the
future. This event is part of the World
Science Festival. $30.
Tuesday, June 8, 6 - 10 pm. Green Drinks at Solar One. Solar One, 24-20 FDR Dr, Service Road East (at 23rd St and East River). NYC's monthly environmental networking
party returns to the Solar One tents! Check out offerings from some of the best
local purveyors of sustainable products, network with like-minded folk, enjoy
beer and snacks, and maybe even dance a little! $10 in advance, $20 at the door.
Thursday, June 10, 8:30 - 10 am. Green Building in Practice: Project Management for Green Buildings. Herman Miller Showroom, 1177 Ave of the Americas, 17th Fl. Organized by YRG Sustainability, this discussion will focus on the ins
and outs of successfully managing a green building project. We will discuss
overall green building and LEED project management tips, potential pitfalls,
best practices, and key tools to help keep your team stay on track to your
sustainability and LEED certification-related goals. $10.
Thursday, June 10, 8:30 - 4 pm. NYSERDA Business Development Program Review. Rogers Hall at NYU-Poly, 6 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn. A day-long review featuring short reports from
clean/renewable-energy business incubators and companies statewide whose
technology- and business-development work has been supported by the New York
State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). $75
Thursday, June 10, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Uniform Measurement Standards: The X Factor for BIM Success. NYU Midtown, 11 W 42nd St, Rm 1027. Building
Information Modeling (BIM) promises to become the methodology by which a
growing proportion of construction projects will be completed in the near
future. A key element that is currently
missing from the system is the ability to seamlessly identify designed objects,
and describe, code, measure and price them using a uniform coding and
measurement standard. Come see some of the best minds in the field to address how the inherent value
of BIM can be captured using these principles. $35 for RICS members, $45 for non-members,
$25 for NYU students.
Thursday, June 10, 6 - 8 pm. High Performance Green Building Salon: Green Retail Strategies. Knoll Showroom, 76 Ninth Ave. Many large portfolio retailers are
greening their stores to align with customer values, enhance their brand,
realize operational savings and operate in a more environmentally responsible
manner. Join Urban Green Council in an
engaging panel discussion exploring green portfolio management strategies
through the experiences of retailers in varying stages of the green development
process. $10 for Urban Green member or
student, $15 for non-member.
Thursday, June 10, 6 - 8 pm. New York City: Future Metropolis. Solar One, 24-20 FDR Dr, Service Road East (at 23rd St and East River). What
will New York City look like in 20 years? Nanotech, energy monitoring, solar
facades, building-integrated farms, tide turbine projects - these technologies
and developments are currently underway and their future growth can
dramatically affect the way we live and work. Join us as we bring to you distinguished panelists speaking on an array
of new technologies, research and development projects, and innovative,
forward-looking design that will enhance our built environment. $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Monday, June 14, 8 am - 4:30 pm. Building Technologies Seminar. Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place. The seminar will focus on
products that can be used in Green, Sustainable and LEED certified building
projects for residential, commercial and institutional purposes. Attend this complete seminar and earn 6 AIA
Learning Units (LU) credits. You will also have the opportunity to network with
contacts in the industry and learn about high quality and sustainable products
from one of your closest neighbors - Canada. FREE.
Wednesday, June 16 - 17, 10 am - 5 pm. Buildings NY / Green Buildings NY Conference and Exhibition. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 34th St at 11th Ave. BuildingsNY 2010 provides the New York
metro building owner, manager, architect, contractor and engineer with the
products, services and knowledge to stay competitive in today's challenging
times. Explore more than 500 exhibiting
companies showcasing the industry's broadest array of what's new in building
maintenance, retrofit, renovation and restoration. Education topics including: Energy, LEED,
Management, Materials, Policies & Programs, BIM Technology and more. $25 for floor pass, $149 2-day conference
pass.
Wednesday, June 16, 6 - 9:30 pm. Making Green from Green: Intersection of Sustainable Design and Business. UJA Federation of New York, 130 East 59th Street. Join the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York for the final event of the Making Green from Green Series, which
focuses on sustainable design. The invited experts will explore how design and
business can fuel innovation and shape the economy in the 21st
century. Designers from the New York Chapter of the Industrial
Designers Society of America (IDSA) will also be present. Extended reception and networking to follow. $25 CBSAC/NY members and IDSA/NY members; $35 non-members.
Thursday, June 17, 6 - 8 pm. New Energy Code Changes are in Effect July 1, 2010: Is Your Building Prepared? Sony Wonder Technology Lab Auditorium, 550 Madison Ave at 56th St. New energy
efficiency legislation that will drastically impact your building is
fast
approaching and you don't want to be caught unprepared. Join us for an
interactive session with leaders in the field of energy efficiency.
Learn
how you can take advantage of these required changes, and benefit from
cost
saving measures. You will also hear about all of the potential funding
and financing opportunities available to help with project costs. $25
Thursday, June 17, 6:30 - 8 pm. New York Harbor in the 21st Century. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave. Significant parts of New York
Harbor have recently become public open spaces. Both Brooklyn Bridge Park and
Governors Island were transferred to city control to speed their redevelopment.
But what comes next to ensure these and other open spaces are effectively
integrated into the fabric of the city? Join a panel of experts and
stakeholders to take a closer look at efforts to build, connect, and revitalize
the parks of New York Harbor. $6 for
museum members, $8 for students, $12 for non-members.
Saturday, June 26, 11 am - 5 pm. Our Cities, Ourselves: The Future of Transportation in Urban Life - Architects, Developers, and Transport Planners on the Future of Our City. Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place. By 2030, sixty
percent of the world's population will live in cities. Sustainable
transportation will be the key to the health of our cities, our own health, and
the health of the environment. The symposium, and the exhibition that it accompanies, will explore the creation of better cities through
better transportation and demonstrate what is possible when we design our
cities for ourselves. FREE.
Tuesday, June 29, 7am-6pm. NYSERDA Eco-Market. Union Square. NYSERDA invites consumers and their families to
explore a variety of interactive exhibits that will help them learn how to save
energy at home with energy-efficient lighting, appliances and power management
devices, as well as whole-house services available through Home Performance
with ENERGY STARŪ. The EcoMarket will include educational activities
for children, energy efficient products for sale and live demonstrations.
Tuesday, June 29, 4 - 6 pm. TOUR: Tapestry Mixed Income Housing Development. 245 E 124th St. Please join Urban
Green Council for pre-occupancy tour of Tapestry, a mixed income LEED-NC
project in the recently rezoned 125 Street Corridor in Harlem. Tapestry is a 12-story, 185-unit mixed-income
rental apartment building pursuing LEED NC Gold that includes such features as
a high-performance envelope, individual meters, resident controls, expansive
daylighting, and 5,000 sq feet of green roofs. $10
for Urban Green member or student, $15 for non-member.
Tuesday, June 29, 6-8pm. NYC Green Codes Task Force Education Series. Con Ed, 4 Irving Place, 19th Floor Auditorium. Join Urban Green for a series of educational programs that will analyze the details of the most important and technically challenging proposals of the NYC Green Codes Task Force. Urban Green Council Members: $15, Non-Members: $25, Student: $15
Wednesday, June 30, 12 - 2 pm. Not Business as Usual: Starting and Running a Business with an Emphasis on Sustainability. Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place. Sustainability is an important
consideration for all designers today. But with that goal come many questions
related to how to gain and maintain the expertise internally; how to sell it
to clients; how to pull it off; and how to position your firm in the
market accordingly. This workshop is
designed to discuss these issues including looking at how some of the leading
sustainability firms in the field have gotten started, pivotal projects to
their business's success, and the challenges they met along the way. FREE!
Tuesday, July 1. Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant. Location TBD. Joseph
Oates, Vice President of Energy Management at Con Edison ,and James Van
Nostrand, Executive Director at Pace Energy and Climate Center, will discuss
economic, reliability, and environmental issues surrounding the Indian Point
nuclear plant. This event is hosted by the New York
Association of Energy Economists. $25
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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
Coordinators:
Diana Pangestu (Manhattan): 212-785-0734 or email at diana@solar1.org.
Max Joel (Staten Island): 646-576-5673 or email max@solar1.org.
www.solar1.org/nyserda
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!
| AIR CONDITIONERS If your air conditioner is old, consider purchasing a new, energy-efficient model. You could save up to 50% on your utility bill for cooling. Look for the ENERGY STARŪ andEnergyGuide labels. Plant trees or shrubs to shade air conditioning units but not to block the airflow. Place your room air conditioner on the north side of the house. A unit operating in the shade uses as much as 10% less electricity than the same one operating in the sun.
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Get certified by BPI to do energy efficiency work! NYSERDA offers reimbursements for most trainings.To see upcoming trainings including Solar PV, Geothermal, and Energy Modeling Training, click here.
Envelope ProfessionalStarting June 14 at the Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeThis 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. Training will
include review of some Building Analyst topics, but is not a BA
preparatory course. BA Certification or BA training is a prerequisite
for Envelope Professional Training. Multifamily Building AnalystStarting on June 21 at the Association for Energy AffordabilityThis training will cover the four-step process of multifamily building
performance analysis including pre-visit procedures, site visit,
analysis and reporting, to help you prepare for the Building
Performance Institute's Multifamily Building Analyst on-line and field
exams. Participants will be instructed on the evaluation of building
performance and improvement opportunities based on a review of energy
use and building operating conditions. AC and Heat Pump ProfessionalStarting June 28 at the Association for Energy AffordabilityThis three-day course is designed for experienced heating contractors.
The training, which consists of both classroom and field experience,
will help prepare you for the Building Performance Institute's Cooling
Professional on-line and field exams. The BPI Cooling Professional
designation was developed in collaboration with North American
Technician Excellence (NATE). Heating ProfessionalStarting on June 21 at the Association for Energy AffordabilityThis five day 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. Sales and MarketingJune 23 at the Association for Energy AffordabilityThis one day course is designed for New York contractors participating
in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. This fundamental
Sales and Marketing training discusses the components of a marketing
plan and features tips, tools, and presentation skills to help you
explain and sell the "whole house approach" to potential customers.
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