Increased Funding for NYSERDA Program to Help Low-Income New Yorkers Reduce Energy Bills
Friday, January 20th, 2012To help larger numbers of low-income households cut their energy bills in the coming year, funding for EmPower New York will increase by $18 Million, providing a total of $46 million in 2012, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced last week. EmPower New York is a NYSERDA program to help low-income residents reduce their use of electricity, improve the efficiency of their heating systems and increase the comfort of their homes. Families that receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) spend 25 percent of their income on utilities, while median-income households spend 4 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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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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Going Solar on Block Island
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010Last month, Solar One spent some time talking to the folks at Now Or Never Radio. Producer Sarah Bacon was investigating solar as an option for her mother’s house on Block Island, Rhode Island and Operations Manager Jamie Paquette helped walk her through the process and available incentives. Then she consulted with an installer to help get the ball rolling. It’s a lot of good information for anyone considering going solar on their own home. You can listen here.
Block Island has no electrical connection to the mainland and the electricity on the island comes mostly from diesel generators. This makes their electricity rates among the highest anywhere. There are plans to build an offshore wind farm to help supply electricity to the island, though they are currently hung up in a legal battle. This means that Block Island is particularly ripe for solar development, since the incentives available and the high cost of energy will combine to reduce the payback period significantly. We hope Sarah will update us as the project progresses.
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Intro to Green for Building Operators, Property Managers, & Coop Boards
Friday, October 15th, 2010| October 18, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Solar One has partnered with Superintendents Technical Association (STA) to reach building operators in New York City and provide them with an “Intro to Green”. Although targeted towards superintendents, property managers and coop board members could also benefit from this technical seminar.
On Monday, October 18th from 6-9pm, a new three-hour course will introduce the concept of green and how it relates to buildings in New York City.
This introductory course will help building operators, property managers, and coop boards manage their buildings in a more energy efficient and cost-effective way. The course will orient building stakeholders in green terminology and concepts; review NYC’s new green laws for existing buildings; discuss NYSERDA incentives available for New York buildings; and determine if future education and/or certifications may be right for the attendees.
For more information or to register, please visit nycsta.org
Monday, October 18th, 6-9pm
230 E 90th St.
Pre-register: $55.00
STA Member & non-members: $65.00 at the door
For more information, contact Mary Tchamkina at Solar One:
646-576-5663
mary@solar1.org
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Green Within Reach
Thursday, April 1st, 2010| April 15, 2010 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
The Greener Greater Buildings Plan, New York City’s green building legislation, was passed in December 9, 2009. Solar One, in partnership with NYSERDA, the City of New York, the Alliance for Downtown New York, the New York Academy of Sciences, and the New York Building Congress, bring to you the first of a series of workshops to better explain this legislation to the audience it affects – commercial building owners and managers. In addition to legislation, we will present an overview of the NYSERDA incentives available to commercial buildings that will help offset the costs for energy efficiency upgrades.
Green Within Reach, hosted by the Alliance for Downtown New York, will take place on April 15 from 8:00-11:00am at The New York Academy of Sciences. While we expect a large amount of interest, we especially invite those who are decision-makers over commercial buildings in the downtown area to attend.
The New York Academy of Sciences
Seven World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10007
Event will feature presentations by NYSERDA and the City of New York. Opening remarks by Department of Buildings Commissioner Robert M. LiMandri.
Agenda
8:00am Breakfast & Networking
8:30am Welcome & Introductions
9:00am Program Begins
10:30am Q&A
EVENT IS FREE. SPACE IS LIMITED.
RSVP here by April 12.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Hewitt at ehewitt@downtownny.com .
Posted in Energy $mart Communities, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Housing, Legislation, New York City, NYSERDA, Solar One Events | Permalink
