NYC The Future Metropolis: Volume III “Water in New York”


May 8, 2011
5:00pm-7:00pm
University Settlement
184 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002

Questions, please email Jaclyn@solar1.org

New York City The Future Metropolis is an ongoing series of events focused on creative thinkers who are using their expertise to make New York City a more sustainable place to live, work, and do business. Each event is an exciting, fast-paced showcase of pioneering ideas and cutting-edge research, presented in a way that both inspires innovation in green industry professionals and remains accessible to the general public.

The theme of the next installment in the series will be “Water in New York.” This theme will cover the water bodies surrounding the city, the ways that water gets used in the city, and the cultural significance of water to New York. The speakers will cover a wide range of topics that relate to water, for example: harbor ecology, rain/grey water harvesting, green infrastructure, the impact of hydrofracking on NYC’s water supply, creating an innovative waterfront, designing landscapes and buildings with water in mind, learning from and on the water, and art created with or in response to NYC’s water.

Categories: Quality of Life
By SolarOneNYC | 04/25/2011 3:58 PM | Comment

Intro To Green for Co-ops & Condos Course on April 6!


Ever wonder how co-op and condo owners and property managers can turn pressure to “go green” into an opportunity to reduce costs and comply with new codes? This two-hour workshop, sponsored by the Council of NY Cooperatives & Condominiums (CNYC), NYSERDA Energy $mart Communities, and Solar One, will present easy ways to reduce energy costs and have a healthier, greener building; details on the new NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program for comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits; an overview of new green laws and code changes; and strategies for engaging owners in the greening process.
Please visit http://solar1.org/i2g for more information and to register.

Categories: Management
By SolarOneNYC | 03/09/2011 2:15 PM | Comment