Worlds Collide: Mary Tchamkina Interviews Greg Kiss for GreenHomeNYC
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
If you came to a Solar One event last summer, or if you’ve attended any of our Green From the Inside Out workshops, you may know, and have most likely seen, NYSERDA E$C Program Assistant Mary Tchamkina. But did you know that she’s a wonderful designer and aspiring architect? It’s true! And now she can add another talent to her resume: journalism. When she’s not working at Solar One or preparing grad school applications, Mary finds time to work as a staff volunteer for GreenHome NYC, a community-oriented, volunteer-run organization that promotes green building practices in our city. And it just so happens that they recently published an interview she did with Greg Kiss of Kiss+Cathcart Architects, the very same firm that designed the Solar 1 building and are designing Solar 2!
You can read the interview here.
Posted in Design, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, New York City, Photovoltaics, Solar 2, Sustainability, Technology | Permalink
City Lifts Beekeeping Ban!
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
The city’s Board of Health has decided to end its decades-long ban on city beekeeping, and allow the honey to flow! Just minutes ago, the AP reported that the movement to legalize bees has succeeded.
Honeybees are non-aggressive, and the very low incidence of bee stings within the city limits convinced the Board to change the rules. Honeybees are great pollinators, and allowing rooftop hives and so forth will be a fantastic boon to the burgeoning urban agriculture movement!
Go bees!
(via Gothamist/AP)
Posted in Food, New York City, Organic Farming | Permalink
Green from the Inside Out April 8
Thursday, March 11th, 2010| April 8, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Green Your Home From the Inside Out!
Thursday, April 8th, 6:30pm – 9pm
Queens Botanical Garden Visitor Center
43-50 Main Street, Flushing, 11315
Solar One, New York City’s green energy, arts & education center, in partnership with the NYC Compost Project and the NYC Department of Sanitation, presents Green From the Inside Out on Thursday, April 8th at the Queens Botanical Garden.
Green From the Inside Out gives homeowners, coop and condo owners, building managers, and tenants the knowledge and resources they need to make their homes more environmentally friendly by saving energy (and money!), reducing waste, and recycling correctly. Come test your recycling knowledge, find out about composting, learn what incentives are available for your energy efficiency improvements, find out if solar power and green roofs are right for you, and talk to vendors of green products and services. Featuring presentations by Solar One, the NYC Compost Project, the NYC Department of Sanitation, and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Energy $mart Communities.
Please RSVP to Celia Salgado at 212-505-6050 or celia@solar1.org.
PRESENTATION DETAILS:
Reducing Energy Costs Through Energy Efficiency
Find out how to save money, help the environment, and make your home even more comfortable. Learn easy tips for energy savings, as well as cost-effective ways to make a big difference in your home energy bills. Government and utility incentives for homeowners to make energy-efficiency improvements will be discussed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Energy $mart Communities Coordinator.
A Survey of Rooftop Solar Applications in NYC: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaics
Learn the difference between the two most common kinds of solar power used in New York City homes, and how to determine which application is right for you. We’ll review the generous government incentives currently available for solar and discuss how homeowners can find a solar installer. “White roofs” and “green roofs” will also be discussed.
Composting 101
Find out how to create rich compost from household food scraps. Learn about different compost systems and options for your building or household, and how to effectively maintain a compost bin and group composting system.
Recycling and Beyond
Learn the basics and the fine print of New York City’s curbside recycling program. Best practices in setting up apartment building recycling areas and educating residents, as well as legislative updates on materials not collected curbside, will be discussed.
Free event! Refreshments will be provided!
Posted in Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Energy Efficiency, Housing, NYSERDA, New York City, Photovoltaics, Recycling, Renewables, Solar One, Solar One Events, green roofs | Permalink
Green from the Inside Out April 19
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010| April 19, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
Green Your Home from the Inside Out!
Monday, April 19th, 6 pm – 8:30 pm
74 Trinity Place (Trinity Church)
Parlor Room, 2nd Floor
Solar One, in partnership with GrowNYC, presents Green from the Inside Out on Monday, April 19th from 6-8:30pm at 74 Trinity Place (Trinity Church) in the Parlor Room. This event gives coop and condo owners, building managers, landlords, and tenants the tools, resources, and information they need to green their multifamily building through presentations on recycling, energy efficiency, and rooftop possibilities for multifamily buildings in New York City. Exhibitors of green products and services will also be present to answer technical questions.
Please RSVP to Celia Salgado at 212-505-6050 or celia@solar1.org.
PRESENTATION DETAILS:
A Survey of Solar Energy Roof Applications for NYC: Solar Thermal, Photovoltaics, Green Roofs and White Roofs
In this workshop Solar One will introduce, define and discuss the economic and quality of life implications of three solar rooftop applications that have considerable promise in the five borough area: solar thermal technology, photovoltaics and white roofs.
Combating Rising Energy Costs with Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Buildings
Find out how to reduce fuel and utility costs while improving resident comfort and building performance. Solar One’s NYSERDA Energy $mart Communities Coordinator will present cost-effective ways for residential building owners and managers to make lighting, appliances, heating and cooling more energy efficient. Learn about the government and utility incentives that are available for your building, as well as the Community Preservation Corporation’s new Neighborhood Energy Loan Program that provides financing for retrofitting multi-family apartment buildings for energy efficiency.
Navigating NYC’s Recycling Landscape
Hear about new recycling laws and old misconceptions. Find out how to avoid fines, improve your recycling program and get your tenants to recycle. Learn about other ways to reduce waste, recycle more and help make NYC a little greener. GrowNYC (formerly the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education) is a program of the Council on the Environment of New York City.
Free event! Refreshments will be served.
Vendors will be available to answer any technical questions about energy audits, different roof applications, and recycling.
GREEN FROM THE INSIDE OUT is a product of Solar One, in partnership with the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education. This series was made possible by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Posted in Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Energy Efficiency, Housing, New York City, Organic Farming, Photovoltaics, Recycling, Renewables, Solar One, Solar One Events, Solar Power, green roofs | Permalink
Green from the Inside Out March 31st
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010| March 31, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
Green Your Home from the Inside Out!
Wednesday, March 31st, 6pm – 8:30pm
Adam Clayton Powell Jr., State Office Building
163 West 125th St, 2nd Floor Art Gallery
Hosted by Harlem CDC
Solar One, New York City’s green energy, arts & education center, in partnership with GrowNYC, presents Green From the Inside Out on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at Adam Clayton Powell Jr., State Office Building at 163 West 125th Street.
Green From the Inside Out gives Manhattan’s tenants and landlords the knowledge and resources they need to make their homes more environmentally friendly by saving energy (and money!), reducing waste, and recycling correctly. Come test your recycling knowledge, find out about composting, learn what incentives are available for your home improvements, find out if solar power and green roofs are right for you, and talk to vendors of green products and services. Featuring presentations by Solar One, GrowNYC (formerly the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education), and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Energy $mart Communities.
Please RSVP to Celia Salgado at 212-505-6050 or celia@solar1.org.
Please note, you must bring Photo ID to enter the building
Presentation Details
Recycling 101
Residential building managers, superintendents, board members and others will benefit from this presentation by Cristina Salvi from GrowNYC. Hear about new recycling laws and old misconceptions. Find out how to avoid fines, improve your recycling program and get your tenants to recycle. Learn about other ways to reduce waste, recycle more and help make NYC a little greener.
Reducing Energy Costs Through Energy Efficiency
Find out how to save money, help the environment, and make your home even more comfortable. Learn easy tips for energy savings, as well as cost-effective ways to make a big difference in your home energy bills. Government and utility incentives for homeowners to make energy-efficiency improvements will be discussed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Energy $mart Communities Coordinator for Staten Island.
A Survey of Rooftop Solar Applications in NYC: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaics
Learn the difference between the two most common kinds of solar power used in New York City homes, and how to determine which application is right for you. Solar One’s Chris Neidl will review the generous government incentives currently available for solar and discuss how homeowners can find a solar installer. “White roofs” and “green roofs” will also be discussed.
Free event! Refreshments will be provided!
Posted in Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Energy Efficiency, NYSERDA, New York City, Photovoltaics, Recycling, Renewables, Solar One Events, Solar Power, green roofs | Permalink
Green from the Inside Out March 27
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010| March 27, 2010 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
Green Your Home from the Inside Out!
Saturday, March 27th, 12pm – 3pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Building P
1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
Solar One, New York City’s green energy, arts & education center, in partnership with the NYC Compost Project and the NYC Department of Sanitation, presents Green From the Inside Out on Saturday, March 27 at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Green From the Inside Out gives Staten Island homeowners the knowledge and resources they need to make their homes more environmentally friendly by saving energy (and money!), reducing waste, and recycling correctly. Come test your recycling knowledge, find out about composting, learn what incentives are available for your home improvements, find out if solar power and green roofs are right for you, and talk to vendors of green products and services. Featuring presentations by Solar One, the NYC Compost Project, the NYC Department of Sanitation, and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Energy $mart Communities.
Please RSVP to Celia Salgado at 212-505-6050 or celia@solar1.org.
Presentation Details:
Composting 101
The NYC Compost Project on Staten Island will discuss the simple steps involved in creating rich compost from household food scraps. Learn about the different ways to compost at home, how to effectively maintain a compost bin, troubleshoot common issues, and utilize the finished product in your garden.
Recycling and Beyond
Learn the basics and the fine print of New York City’s curbside recycling program. Best practices in waste prevention and reuse, as well as legislative updates on materials not collected curbside, such as plastic bags and rechargeable batteries, will be discussed.
Reducing Energy Costs Through Energy Efficiency
Find out how to save money, help the environment, and make your home even more comfortable. Learn easy tips for energy savings, as well as cost-effective ways to make a big difference in your home energy bills. Government and utility incentives for homeowners to make energy-efficiency improvements will be discussed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Energy $mart Communities Coordinator for Staten Island.
A Survey of Rooftop Solar Applications in NYC: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaics
Learn the difference between the two most common kinds of solar power used in New York City homes, and how to determine which application is right for you. Solar One’s Chris Neidl will review the generous government incentives currently available for solar and discuss how homeowners can find a solar installer. “White roofs” and “green roofs” will also be discussed.
Free event! Refreshments will be provided!
Posted in Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Energy Efficiency, Housing, NYSERDA, New York City, Photovoltaics, Photovoltaics, Recycling, Renewables, Solar One, Solar One Events, Solar Power, Sustainability, Waste | Permalink
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
NYSERDA’s GREAT APPLIANCE SWAP OUT FEBRUARY 12 through 21
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Receive a cash rebate by purchasing a new ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator, freezer or clothes washer! New ENERGY STAR® refrigerator, freezer or clothes washer purchase must replace an existing appliance. Plus recycling your old, existing appliances of the same type, makes you eligible for the maximum rebate.
Click here for more information, or visit the official website:
www.nyapplianceswapout.com
Posted in Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Energy Efficiency, NYSERDA, New York City, Recycling, Sustainability | Permalink
NYSERDA’s GREAT APPLIANCE SWAP OUT FEBRUARY 12 through 21
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010| February 12, 2010 12:00 am | to | February 21, 2010 11:59 pm |
Receive a cash rebate by purchasing a new ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator, freezer or clothes washer! New ENERGY STAR® refrigerator, freezer or clothes washer purchase must replace an existing appliance. Plus recycling your old, existing appliances of the same type, makes you eligible for the maximum rebate.
Click here for more information, or visit the official website:
www.nyapplianceswapout.com
Posted in Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Energy Efficiency, NYSERDA, New York City, Recycling, Solar One Events, Sustainability | Permalink
