People’s Garden NYC!
| March 23, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Daniel Bowman Simon will speak about his latest petition campaign
Peoples Garden NYC (www.PeoplesGardenNYC.org) The petition
respectfully requests that Mayor Bloomberg plant a vegetable garden in
front of City Hall, to be tended by public school kids and the bounty
be donated to a nearby food pantry. Come hear how such a garden would
showcase and indeed help NYC meet the goals of PLANYC 2030, and about
some of the historical garden movements in our small town on the
Hudson.
This event is FREE and will take place at the Solar One center on the FDR Drive. Delicious snacks will be provided.
Daniel has previously spoken at Solar 1 on the topics of Green Roofs
in NYC and his previous campaign, The White House Organic Farm
Project.
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Feed-in Tariffs for the United Kingdom: Accelerating the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
| March 25, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
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Feed-in Tariffs for the United Kingdom: Accelerating the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
Location: NYC ACRE, Steelcase Room, 160 Varick Street, 12th Floor, Manhattan.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to NYUKTI-RSVP@fco.gov.uk
On April 1, 2010, the United Kingdom will launch a new feed-in tariff policy, providing an additional boost to its advanced clean energy market. As the first country in the world to make carbon reduction targets legally binding, the United Kingdom has nearly a decade’s experience implementing its strategic commitment to a low carbon economy.
Now, with the introduction of feed-in tariffs for small scale renewable electricity generation, the UK has established a financial framework to drive investment and stimulate clean energy adoption on a much broader scale. Under the scheme, many UK households, communities and businesses will become eligible to receive guaranteed payment – “clean energy cashback” – for the low carbon electricity they generate from wind, solar PV, hydro, and new anaerobic digestion installations. It is expected that by 2020 the scheme will support over 750,000 small scale low carbon electricity installations and will have saved 7 million tons of carbon dioxide.
Keynote presentation by:
John Moriarty, Assistant Director, Feed-in Tariffs Policy, Department of Energy and Climate Change, United Kingdom
In discussion with Nils Mellquist, Vice President, Senior Research Analyst, Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors
Moderated by Jonathan McClelland, President, New York Association for Energy Economics
Introduced by Rebecca Lewis, Vice-Consul and Trade & Investment Officer, British Consulate-General New York
A networking reception will follow.
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Green from the Inside Out March 27
| 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!
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Green from the Inside Out March 31st
| 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!
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Green from the Inside Out April 8
| 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
Free Workshops for K-12 Educators!
| March 20, 2010 | ||
| 8:30 am | to | 3:30 pm |
| April 12, 2010 | ||
| 8:30 am | to | 3:30 pm |
| May 1, 2010 | ||
| 8:30 am | to | 3:30 pm |
| June 15, 2010 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 6:30 pm |
Energy Smart Students Workshops
These FREE workshops are open to K-12 teachers, educators in not-for-profit agencies, pre-service teachers, college professors, and other educational professionals. They offer FREE NY State Ed Dept-aligned curriculum, Professional Development credit, and refreshments!!
4Es of Energy (Grades K-6): March 20, 8:30am-3:30pm at Solar One
Focus on Solar (Grades 5-12): April 12, 8:30am-3:30pm at Solar One
Energy Trilogy (Grades 7-12): May 1, 8:30am-3:30pm at Solar One
Integrate energy education into your lesson plans. Register today at GetEnergySmart, 1-877-NY-SMART, or info@nyess.org
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Wind Energy in the Classroom Teacher Training Workshop
Wind Wisdom for School Power…Naturally (sm) offers a hands-on introduction to the technology and engineering involved in renewable wind energy and provides a context for teaching scientific principles related to properties of the wind, energy transformations and electricity.
At the workshop educators who serve students in Grades K-6 will receive hands-on science and engineering activities, a free wind energy education kit, and curricular units for K-4 and 5-6.
- Wind Wisdom Workshop: April 15, 4:00pm-6:30pm at Solar One
To Pre-Register (required): visit NESEA Educators Events and click on the date of the workshop you wish to attend (4/15). Email registration form to agrindrod@nesea.org or fax to 413-774-6053.
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Green from the Inside Out April 19
| 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
