E$C eNEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Look back at news, interviews, and contractor opportunities in Manhattan and Staten Island.

E$C eNewsletters 2010

• September
  • NYSERDA Announces New PV Rebate Program
  • E$C Hosts on Staten Island Home Tour
  • New York State Energy Code Changes: sign up for training sessions now!
  • Neighborhood Turns Out for Chinatown Summer Street Festival
  • Upcoming “Low-Cost/No-Cost” Green Events

• August
  • Green “Views” Available at New Home in Staten Island – join us for a tour on August 17
  • Green Residential Building Program RFQ for Technicians
  • The 14th Street Y Explores Green Paper Options
  • NYSERDA Changes Reimbursement Policy for BPI Certification and Related Courses

• July
  • Solar One is Hiring a New E$C Coordinator
  • NYSERDA Changes Reimbursement Policy for BPI Certification and Related Courses
  • A Review of Our Past Event: NYC the Future Metropolis
  • Staten Island’s First Energy Target Zone Launched on June 12
  • Take a Green Vacation Close to Home at Clay Pit Ponds State Park, and Learn How to Green Your Home!
  • 14th St Y Month 4: Interview with the 14th Street Y’s Energy Auditor, Goldman Copeland Associates
• June
  • Cleantech Networking Event: New York City the Future Metropolis, June 10, 6-9pm
  • Early Stage Support for Developers of Renwable and Clean Energy Technology in New York State
  • New Energy Code Changes are in Effect July 1, 2010: Is Your Building Prepared?
  • Reimbursements for LEED, CEM, HPBD and Other Energy Efficiency and Green Building Certifications
  • The 14th Street Y Integrates Sustainability Into Their Pre-School Curriculum with Solar Lamp Installations
• May
  • Nanotech, Advanced Building Systems, Energy R&D – New York City the Future Metropolis (June 10, 6-9pm) Provides Us A Glimpse Into NYC’s Future Built Environment
  • The 14th Street Y Begins Flextech Energy Audit – Month Two
  • Final Green from the Inside Out: May 20th at City College
  • Last Chance for New York’s Great Appliance Swap Out – $1.7 Million Remaining!
• April
  • Green Within Reach: Bringing Together State, City, and Local Leaders to Disseminate the New Green Building Legislation and NYSERDA Incentives for Lower Manhattan Commercial Building Owners
  • The 14th Street Y Offers Transparency Into the Process and Costs of Going Green: Month One
  • A Comprehensive List of Energy Efficiency Grants, Incentive Programs, and Free Upgrades for Small Businesses, Bodegas, and Small Facilities
• March
  • Incentives for Cleantech Expansion – Cleantech from the Frontlines: March 17
  • New Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 1772: Next Generation Emerging Technologies for End-Use Efficiency
  • Educators: Integrate energy education into your lesson plans with NYSERDA’s free Energy Smart Students workshops!
• February
  • Introducing NYC ACRE: NYC’s Clean Tech and Renewable Energy Business Incubator
  • Become a Shining Example with Shining Example NY: New York’s Movement to Change Out More Than 16 Million Traditional Bulbs to ENERGY STAR® Qualified CFLs.
• January
  • Solar One presents Max Joel – our new Energy $mart Communities Coordinator for residential projects and Staten Island outreach
  • Solar One Energy $mart Communities Releases New Website – www.solar1.org/nyserda
  • Two New NYSERDA Incentives: PON 1816 – Workforce Development Training Partnerships for Energy Efficiency, and the NY Great Appliance Swap Out

E$C eNewsletters 2009

• December
  • Hive at 55, NYC downtown’s newest coworking space
  • LED holiday lights
• November
  • Call for Case Studies on Green Upgrades to Existing Buildings
  • Green from the Ground Up Comes to the Upper West Side November 18
  • Mayor Bloomberg Announces 30 Initiatives to Grow New York City’s Green Economy
  • Governor Paterson Announces $24 Million in Stimulus Funding Awarded to State Energy Program Projects
• October
  • Energy $mart Communities Program – What Is It, and Why Solar One?
  • A Brief Summary of Recent NYSERDA Program Changes
  • Video: Going Solar in NYC, Commercial Properties
• September
  • NYSERDA Incentives for Designing Spaces with Energy Efficient Lighting
  • The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation holds its first annual Health and Environment Conference
  • American Planning Association NYC Chapter hosts “Planning for the New York Region in Challenging Economic Times”
  • Learn to Green Your Multifamily Buliding with Green from the Ground Up in Washington Heights
• August
  • Energy Smart Students Program Provides Training and Curriculum for Teachers
  • Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Challenge: $500 Awards Available for K-12 Educators
  • $30,000 Grant for Energy Studies
  • Grant for Purchase and Installation of Energy Efficiency Measures – Pay for 100% of Project Cost
• July
  • A look at NYSERDA’s Incentives: EmPower NY
  • Partner Spotlight: Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) hosts Green from the Ground Up
• June
  • A look at NYSERDA’s Incentives: NYSERDA Cheat Sheet Now Available!
  • Energy Efficiency News: New Laws Proposed by Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn to Promote Green Buildings in New York City – Public Comments June 18, 2009
  • Partner Spotlight: Three Green Events with UHAB, the Staten Island Economic Development Corp, and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
• May
  • Energy Efficiency News: Governor Paterson Announces Clean Energy Job Creation Initiatives
  • Resources on the Economic Stimulus Funding for Energy Projects
• April
  • A look at NYSERDA’s Incentives: Energy $mart Loan Fund
  • NYIRN Offers Energy Efficency Financing for Manufacturers
  • Energy Efficiency Project: Peter Cooper Village/Stuyvesant Town
  • Partner Spotlight: Office of Recycling Outreach and Education
• March
  • A look at NYSERDA’s Incentives: Flexible Technical Assistance Program
  • Partner Spotlight: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Green Business Committee
  • This month’s Energy Efficiency Project: Marriott Hotels
  • Energy Effciency News: New York’s Guide to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
• February
  • A look at NYSERDA’s Incentives: Energy Audit Program
  • Partner Spotlight: Superintendents Technical Association
  • This month’s Energy Efficiency Project: Markham Gardens
  • Energy Efficiency News: ‘Green Collar Jobs’ report forecasts 37 million jobs from renewable energy and energy efficiency in U.S. by 2030
• January
  • A look at NYSERDA’s Incentives: Photovoltaic Incentives
  • Partner Spotlight: UHAB
  • This month’s Energy Efficiency Project: Greenhouse 26
  • Energy News: Federal Solar Tax Credits Extended for 8 Years, US Poised to Become Largest Solar Market in the World

E$C eNewsletters 2008

• December
  • A look at NYSERDA’s Incentives: Multi-family Performance Program
  • Partner Spotlight: MBPO Go Green Task Force
  • This month’s Energy Efficiency Project: LED Holiday Lighting
  • Energy Efficiency News: Governor Paterson Announces Plan to Help Low-Income New Yorkers Cope with High Heating Costs