Cleantech from the Frontlines Workshop
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
NYC-ACRE and Solar One come together to showcase some of the newest wind and energy projects in NYC, while providing invaluable and practical discussion on how to further establish a cleantech market in NYC.
SPEAKERS:
Micah Kotch, Director of Operations at NYC-ACRE at NYU-Poly
John Humphrey, Co-Founder of Sollega Inc.
James Gallagher, NYCEDC Senior VP for Energy Policy
Russell M. Tencer, CEO of Wind Products LLC
Diana Pangestu, Energy $mart Communities Coordinator at Solar One
Wine & Cheese networking reception to follow!
LOCATION:
NYC-ACRE at NYU-Poly, 160 Varick Street, aka 10 Hudson Square,
12th Floor, New York City
FREE EVENT!
Please RSVP by March 15 as space is limited: www.solar1.com/acre-cleantech
Posted in Cleantech, Economy, Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Green Collar Jobs, NYSERDA, New York City, Photovoltaics, Renewables, Solar One, Solar Power, Sustainability, Technology | Permalink
Cleantech from the Frontlines Workshop
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010| March 17, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
NYC-ACRE and Solar One come together to showcase some of the newest wind and energy projects in NYC, while providing invaluable and practical discussion on how to further establish a cleantech market in NYC.
SPEAKERS:
Micah Kotch, Director of Operations at NYC-ACRE at NYU-Poly
John Humphrey, Co-Founder of Sollega Inc.
James Gallagher, NYCEDC Senior VP for Energy Policy
Russell M. Tencer, CEO of Wind Products LLC
Diana Pangestu, Energy $mart Communities Coordinator at Solar One
Wine & Cheese networking reception to follow!
LOCATION:
NYC-ACRE at NYU-Poly, 160 Varick Street, aka 10 Hudson Square,
12th Floor, New York City
FREE EVENT!
Please RSVP by March 15 as space is limited: www.solar1.com/acre-cleantech
Posted in Cleantech, Economy, Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Green Collar Jobs, NYSERDA, New York City, Renewables, Solar One Events, Solar Power, Sustainability, Technology | Permalink
Solar-Powered Film Series: “Burning In the Sun”
Friday, September 11th, 2009| September 19, 2009 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
Saturday September 19th
Short: Blue Marble Ice Cream (from From Elegance to Earthworms)
Feature: Burning In the Sun
WORLD PREMIERE! 26-year-old Daniel Dembele decides to return to his homeland in Mali and start a local business building solar panels – the first of its kind in the sun drenched nation. Burning in the Sun tells the story of Daniel’s journey growing the shaky startup into a viable company and of the business’ impact on Daniel’s first customers in the tiny village of Banko. Taking a controversial stance on climate change, poverty, and African self-sufficiency, the filmmakers shed light on progress in Africa, and infuse optimism across culture. This 2008 IFP Documentary Lab selection will be shown in collaboration with Rooftop Films and IFP.
Speakers: Cambria Matlow and Morgan Robinson (Directors)
Cambria Matlow is a founding filmmaker of Birdgirl Productions, and Burning In The Sun marks her debut as a documentary feature director. She began production of the film in 2005 and has garnered national support from LEF Foundation and the Brooklyn Arts Council. Before her work with Birdgirl, Cambria directed and lensed several short narrative films which crossover styles lending a ‘documentary’ feel to fiction filmmaking. Cambria’s abilities are anchored by her dynamic background in filmmaking, foreign language ability, rich intercultural experience and political awareness.
Morgan Robinson worked as field producer and cinematographer for documentary filmmaker John Halpern. Previously he worked in the production department of Spike Lee’s HE GOT GAME andSUMMER OF SAM. Currently, In addition to co-directing Burning in the Sun, Morgan works for Punched in the Head Productions making MTV True Life documentaries. Morgan wrote, directed and produced the award winning short film CATABASIS, and JI DUMA: BRING THEM WATER.
Posted in Energy, Film, Global Warming, Green Collar Jobs, Photovoltaics, Solar One Events, Solar Power, Sustainability, Technology | Permalink
Energy Efficiency and Green Technology Opportunities Business Forum
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009| June 30, 2009 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Empire State Development Corporation Division of Minority & Women’s Business Development in collaboration with U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency present a full-day program designed to help you prepare your company for new business opportunities in energy efficiency, green building construction, alternative energy technologies and more. Learn the information you need to identify new projects, understand what qualifications you will need to bid on them and advance your company in the energy efficiency and green technologies market.
New stimulus funds, new tax incentives, new legislation, new energy efficiency programs and new energy efficient technologies are creating new business opportunities for construction professionals, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, professional service consultants and financial professionals to grow and expand their business.
Diana Pangestu of SolarOne/NYSERDA will be exhibiting and distributing information about NYSERDA’s programs in energy efficient building technology.
Bank of New York Mellon
101 Barclay Street, NYC
Register here
Posted in Energy, Green Collar Jobs, Housing, Renewables, Solar One Events, Sustainability | Permalink
2nd Avenue Street Fair
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009| June 7, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 5:30 pm |
The 2nd Avenue Street Fair, which is being held on 3rd Avenue due to construction, will feature a Green Block on Sunday, June 7th, 11AM-5:30PM. The block will consist of vendors who sell green products and services as well as non-profits and government organizations who promote environmental programs and education. Our very own Diana Pangestu of Solar1/NYSERDA will be there, so please come by to find out about the programs available to help you make your home or business energy efficient!
The 2nd Avenue Street Fair is put on by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and is one of the oldest and largest street fairs in New York City.
2nd Avenue Street Fair (held on 3rd Ave)
3rd Ave between 66th and 86th Streets
Sunday, June 7, 11 am – 5:30 pm
Posted in Green Collar Jobs, NYSERDA, New York City, Solar One, Solar One Events, Sustainability | Permalink
