Community Environmental Center Hosts Symposium on Solar Hot Water Technology
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011More solar thermal water heaters for NYC! That was the conclusion of a symposium on the technology hosted on July 28 by Solar One’s parent company., the Community Environmental Center (CEC). CEC is the largest installer of solar hot water systems in New York.
120 years and one symposium later, solar powered hot water heating systems may finally be getting the attention they deserve in New York City. Since their invention in 1891 by American businessman Clarence Kemp, Americans on the whole have been very slow and reluctant in adopting renewable energy water heating systems. However, that has not stopped solar hot water systems from becoming extremely popular in China and Europe; Germany, according to EarthKind Solar’s Ron Kamen, installs as many as 200,000 systems a year.
Fortunately, New York City may be just the city to put solar hot water systems back on the map for Americans. Executives from Quixotic Systems Inc., EarthKind Solar, and Sunnovations reported that the existing technology functions excellently in New York City’s temperate climate –especially atop buildings that have flat roofs and are 13 stories or lower (the majority of buildings in the city). In addition, building owners and managers such as Peter Bourbeau, of PWB Management Corporation, described how installing solar hot water systems in two of his rental buildings have lowered fuel oil expenses as much as 30 percent.
So should New Yorkers expect to see their neighbors tossing out their rusty old hot water heaters in exchange for shiny, green, solar powered systems? Perhaps not immediately, but progress is definitely underway: CEC is assembling a task force to follow through on the issues that the symposium raised.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Global Warming, Green Building, Other Events, Renewables, Solar Power, Sustainability, Technology | Permalink
Clothing & Textiles Recycling Day
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011Our partners at GrowNYC and the Manhattan Borough President’s office are hosting a textile recycling and clothing swap this Saturday, April 30th. Check out the flyer below for more information!
Saturday, April 30, 12pm-5pm
1590 Park Ave at 115th Street
Questions? Call the Manhattan Borough President’s Office at 212.669.2094
Posted in New York City, Other Events, Recycling | Permalink
NYC The Future Metropolis Volume II
Monday, January 24th, 2011| February 17, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Do you ever wonder what New York City will look like in 20 years? If so, please join us on February 17 at 7pm for the second NYC The Future Metropolis event, an exciting, fast-paced look at some of the new technologies, projects, and ideas that are shaping the future of our city.
Volume II of this series will explore the physical infrastructures and shifting networks of ideas that are enabling the green transformation of NYC. The invited speakers will address topics such as the smart electric grid, NYC food supply, and the importance of human capital to the greening of our business, buildings, and society.
Thursday, February 17, 7pm
The Educational Alliance
197 East Broadway, Mazer Theater, NYC
Click here for directions.
Reserve your spot by registering now! $5 per person (through Click & Pledge). $10 cash at the door.
No more free spots available via MeetUp RSVPs, but you can still buy tickets online or at the door. And you can always RSVP on our MeetUp page to stay informed about future events! www.meetup.com/Solar-One-Energy-Connections/
Please visit the full NYC Future Metropolis website for profiles on the speakers.
Posted in Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Energy Efficiency, New York City, NYSERDA, Other Events, Solar One, Solar One Events, Sustainability | Permalink
Green Hospitality Initiative – Free Training Offered on Thursday, October 28th
Monday, October 25th, 2010| October 28, 2010 | ||
| 8:30 am | to | 11:00 am |
Opportunity for Restaurants to Make Green by Going Green
The New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NYSRAEF), through an EPA grant funding their Green Hospitality Initiative, is offering a free training on practical and cost efficient ways to save on energy and water usage and cut back on hazardous chemicals while increasing a restaurant’s bottom line. The training will include:
- Strategic practices in running a sustainable business presented by green hospitality experts and supported by case studies demonstrating previous success in the restaurant industry
- Opportunity to sign up for free energy, water, and hazardous waste audits customized for your establishment
- “Marketing Your Green Efforts” Presentation
- Extensive green resource guide & one-to-one NYSRAEF support
Savvy and responsible operators are realizing that greening their restaurants can be a triple win opportunity: the environment is helped, customers feel good about your efforts, and your bottom line is increased.
To sign up contact:
Alan Someck
516.448.1504
212.398.9160
asomeck@gmail.com
Steve Hruby
440.308.5202
shruby2@gmail.com
For more information: www.nysraef.org/greenhospitalityinitiative
Thursday, October 28, 8:30 AM -11:00 AM
NYSRA Offices
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
Between West 37 & 38 Streets
Refreshments Provided
Posted in Energy $mart Communities, New York City, Other Events, Solar One, Solar One Events | Permalink
Green from the Inside Out – Downtown
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009| January 25, 2010 | ||
| 6:15 pm | to | 8:15 pm |
Posted in Education, Energy, Energy $mart Communities, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Housing, New York City, Other Events, Photovoltaics, Recycling, Solar One, Solar One Events, Sustainability, Technology | Permalink
