May 2014
RBA Member Nice-Pak Products and Sister Company PDI Complete Largest Rooftop Solar Array in Rockland County

 

Nice-Pak Products, Inc. and its sister company, Professional Disposables International, Inc. (PDI) - the world's leading producers of pre-moistened wipes - celebrated Earth Week with a ceremony marking completion of the solar array that was installed on the roof of its headquarters and manufacturing plant in April.

 

This 855-kilowatt array, the largest of its kind in Rockland County and among the ten largest rooftop solar systems in New York, receiving funding through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's NY-Sun Initiative.

 

Nice-Pak and PDI installed the array as part of their shared commitment to invest in support of sustainable business practices that help meet the companies' goals for energy use and emissions. The ballasted roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system is expected to generate approximately one million kilowatt-hours of energy per year and supply 15 percent of the building's total electricity load. 

 

Approximately 21 percent of all solar installed in Rockland County is now being generated at Nice-Pak and PDI's shared facility. The use of this renewable power source will reduce the company's environmental footprint by up to 1.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide per year.
A light moment at the Pinnacle Awards. From L to R: Al Samuels, RBA President/CEO; Ed Day, Rockland County Executive; and Hector May, President, Executive Compensation Planners and RBA Chair

RBA Green Council Partners with Rockland BOCES to Present Sustainability Lecture Series

  

The Lecture Series is comprised of eight two-hour classes, one each week, from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Rockland BOCES Campus in West Nyack.
  
This partnership between the RBA's Green Council and Rockland County BOCES 
is unique and exciting. 

This Sustainable Lecture Series will bring experts from the RBA's Green Council to teach
Home and Business Owners in Rockland County how to save energy, reduce waste,
generate solar power, save water and most importantly save money.
 
Our lecture series will be offered at no cost (except a nominal registration fee)
to any Rockland Home or Business Owner.  
 
Sessions are as follows:

 

Introduction to Sustainability
Instructor Ed Gray will cover the basics of home and business "green tech" concepts
Guest Speaker: Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED, Michael Shilale Architects, LLP

 
Save Energy and Save Money
Instructor Ed Gray will cover home and business rebates for electric customers
Guest Speaker: Charmagne Cigliano, Orange and Rockland Utilities

Waste Not Want Not - Solid Waste Reduction
Instructor Ed Gray will cover initiatives in composting and recycling
Guest Speaker: Keri Scales, Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority

Water Conservation
Instructor Ed Gray will cover the status of water supplies and Xeriscape Drought Resistant plantings
Guest Speaker from United Water Co.

Solar Power: Cleaner, Greener and Lower Cost
Instructor Ed Gray will cover solar types (photovoltaic or 'PV') and 'no out-of-pocket' projects
Guest Speaker: Neil Weiss, On Force Solar

NYSERDA: Incentives to Green your Home or Office
Instructor Ed Gray will advise on current New York State programs available for green tech rebates
Guest Speaker: Jeffrey Domanski, Courtney Strong, Inc., NYSERDA Consultant

Make Your Home or Office Building More Efficient
Instructor Ed Gray will cover current modalities available, i.e. Insulation, CFL's, etc.
Guest Speaker from BPI Certified Energy Efficiency Expert

Tour
Instructor Ed Gray will tour students through Rockland BOCES' installations of Green Tech, CTEC Student House, B2 Solar Array, Windmill

 

For More Information, Contact:

Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED 

(845) 708-9200

mshilale@shilale.com 

 RBA April Business After Hours: Roger Scheiber, RBA; Robert Norden, '76 House Owner/CEO and Lisa Sweetman, Cablevision Media Sales

A Note on the Passing of an RBA Member 

 

With great sadness, we acknowledge the recent passing of our friend and long-time
RBA member, Toni Babington. 
   
As the founder of A&T Healthcare, one of Rockland's largest and most successful businesses,
Toni truly was an example for all who have the entrepreneurial spirit. She founded the company at her kitchen table and grew it into a regional giant.

In 2004,Toni was the first recipient of the RBA's Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in Business. 

Our sympathies to her family.
New Members   

The RBA is pleased to announce the addition of the following new members for April and May 2014. We thank you for joining us as part of Rockland's business community and look forward to working together in the near future!
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Government:
Village of Nyack: Mayor Jen White
 
Consultant; Emergency Management:
Dusseldorp & Associates, Inc.: Walter Dusseldorp

Pensions: 
SPT Pensions: Stephen Taft

Plumbing & Heating:

Hotels:
Nylo Hotel, Nyack: Michael Yanko

Attorneys:
Fellows Hymowitz, P.C.: Kimberly Sofia
Schloss & Schloss:Jack Schloss
The Jean Law Firm: Sidney Jean

Document Management:
eBizDocs: Howard Gross
 
Pharmaceuticals:
Cerovene: Ray DiFalco
 
Electrician:
A Donadio Electric, Inc.: Anthony J. Donadio Jr.
April General Membership Luncheon
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