THIS THURSDAY: Clean Energy Connections presents Biomimicry in the Big City
Monday, October 31st, 2011| November 3, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Join us this Thursday for the 5th event of Solar One’s and NYC ACRE’s cleantech discussion series Clean Energy Connections: Biomimicry in the Big City: Can Nature Inspire Cleantech Solutions?
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 7:00pm-9:00pm (doors open at 6:30p)
The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC
44 Charlton Street, New York, NY 10014
General Admission: $25, Students: $10
Register for your advanced tickets here
Order in advance because only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
Humans have always looked to nature for inspiration in industry and progress. By observing nature, we have developed better machines, materials and buildings to improve our world. Only recently, however, have we begun to explore the potential of observing nature to advance clean-energy technology. Entrepreneurs, investors and biomimetic designers will discuss how companies are utilizing biomimicry to design, build and operate innovative cleantech technologies. Join us as experts explore the benefits and challenges of this new collaborative model and dive into the best strategies for success.
A networking reception will follow the panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Opening Speaker:
- Miriam Pye, Senior Project Manager of Manufacturing Technology Development, NYSERDA
Panelists:
- Sam Cochran, Co-founder, CEO & Chief Design Officer, SMIT
- Mark Dorfman, Consulting Scientist, Biomimicry 3.8
- Chris Garvin, Partner, Terrapin Bright Green
- Pat Sapinsley, Venture Partner, Good Energies; President, Build Efficiently, LLC
Moderator:
- Reena Jana, Contributing Editor, SmartPlanet, a CBS Interactive site
Can’t make it? Greentech Media is the media sponsor for this series and will host a free live web stream of this event at www.livestream.com/
Biomimicry in the Big City is a part of the cleantech discussion series Clean Energy Connections. Clean Energy Connections is a program of Solar One and NYC ACRE at NYU-Poly that brings together professionals, policymakers, investors and academia to explore major topics shaping NYC’s blossoming cleantech industry, and provides an expert forum to share best practices and new inspirations. The event partner for Biomimicry in the Big City is Terrapin Bright Green.
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GrowNYC and BIG!NYC Costume Swap Plus BIG!NYC Hallowe’en Fundraiser This Friday
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Get your spooky fun on this Friday at BuildItGreen!NYC’s brand-new space in Gowanus, Brooklyn! From 3-6pm, kids can stop by the BIG!NYC/GrowNYC costume swap and trade their old finery for new, plus watch family-friendly Hallowe’en films, do some eco-crafts (Solar One will be making cardboard animal masks), play games and much more!
Then at 7pm, it’s time for more adult fun at BIG’s costume fundraiser. Tickets start at just $10 and are available HERE!
BIG!NYC Costume Swap and Fundraiser
Friday October 28, 2011
Costume Swap at 3pm, Fundraiser at 6pm
69 9th Street, Brooklyn
Get directions HERE!
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Green Songwriting Contest for Kids
Monday, October 17th, 2011Our frequent partner, the 14th Street Y, is holding a songwriting competition for kids who want to be the next “Eco-Idol”! Through the end of October, kids can submit their own original verse (parents can help) to the “That’s why I go Green” by Nathan Tysen. The best lyrics wins their own NEW BIKE, while runners up receive an iPod Shuffle! For more information, visit the 14th Street Y Kids Song Contest Webpage.
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Tonight’s Intro to Green sold out!
Thursday, October 13th, 2011Tonight’s Intro to Green for Co-ops and Condos has sold out. Thank you to everyone for your interest in the program. If you missed this event, please stay tuned to the Solar One and Energy $mart Communities newsletters for the announcement of the next Intro to Green workshop. You can also email Jeff Irvine at jeff@solar1.org to receive an email notification when the next workshop is announced.
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Upcoming Intro to Green on Oct. 13
Thursday, October 6th, 2011| October 13, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
How can smart co-ops and condos turn pressure to “go green” into an opportunity to reduce costs and comply with new codes?
Solar One and the Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums (CNYC) are hosting another Intro to Green workshop for co-ops and condos at 7:00pm on October 13. This two-hour workshop will present cost-effective ways to reduce energy expenses and have a healthier, greener building; details on the NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program for energy efficiency retrofits and financing; an overview of new green laws and code changes; and strategies for engaging owners in the greening process.
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 W. 64th Street, New York, NY 10023
Register
If your building wants to go green but doesn’t know where to start, this is the workshop for you. We hope to see you there! See below for how to register, or check out the Intro to Green website to learn more. Pre-registration is required due to limited space.
This workshop is free for residents of CNYC member buildings. If your building is a CNYC member, please register by contacting CNYC at (212) 496-7400 or info@cnyc.coop. For questions about the workshop, call Solar One at (212) 785-0734 or email jeff@solar1.org.
There is a $30 fee for non-CNYC members. Please sign up by clicking here.
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