The Bronx Initiative for Energy and the Environment (BIEE) is establishing an Environmental Grants Program to fund projects that increase energy efficiency and reduce pollution in the Bronx. Up to $1.15 million is available for eligible non-profit and small business projects involving weatherization, lighting upgrades, solar/wind technology, green building components, and more. Priority will be given to projects with the greatest pollution reduction or energy savings per dollar. Interested applicants should submit a one page project summary and 10 page narrative by March 15, May 14, or September 15, 2004 to the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation.
Breathe See Touch the Difference. The Cushman & Wakefield Headquarters Project Registers for LEED as part of the LEED EB&OM Project at 1290 Avenue of the Americas.
BREATHE SEE TOUCH THE DIFFERENCE.
Cushman & Wakefield World Headquarters is registered under the LEED Green Building Rating system with a goal of Silver.
Our agency routinely briefs team members on current consumer trends. Our sustainability briefing includes a brief history of the phenomenon, interdependent elements and how the work together, brands active in sustainability as well as examples of how it is impacting daily life.
GREEN LEASES
Acquisitions of triple net leased buildings have become extremely popular as passive investors
looking for bond‐like returns in commercial real estate continue to enter the market. In a NNN lease, several
of the identifiable benefits of green buildings such as lower utility costs and improved occupant productivity
flow directly to the tenant’s bottom line. Many owners of NNN leased buildings, content with their existing
non‐green investments and unconvinced by other benefits, consequently find little incentive to incur
greening costs from which they do not directly profit. ‘Green leases’ have been suggested as a remedy for
the valid apprehension of owners regarding the disproportionate financial burden in greening their
buildings.
Breathe See Touch the Difference. The Cushman & Wakefield Headquarters Project Registers for LEED as part of the LEED EB&OM Project at 1290 Avenue of the Americas.
BREATHE SEE TOUCH THE DIFFERENCE.
Cushman & Wakefield World Headquarters is registered under the LEED Green Building Rating system with a goal of Silver.
Our agency routinely briefs team members on current consumer trends. Our sustainability briefing includes a brief history of the phenomenon, interdependent elements and how the work together, brands active in sustainability as well as examples of how it is impacting daily life.
GREEN LEASES
Acquisitions of triple net leased buildings have become extremely popular as passive investors
looking for bond‐like returns in commercial real estate continue to enter the market. In a NNN lease, several
of the identifiable benefits of green buildings such as lower utility costs and improved occupant productivity
flow directly to the tenant’s bottom line. Many owners of NNN leased buildings, content with their existing
non‐green investments and unconvinced by other benefits, consequently find little incentive to incur
greening costs from which they do not directly profit. ‘Green leases’ have been suggested as a remedy for
the valid apprehension of owners regarding the disproportionate financial burden in greening their
buildings.
Green Building Envelopes 101 was given as a 2 hour presentation at the National Building Envelope Council Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba in May 2011.
Need to get an understanding of what really makes a product green? What are the criteria? What is Life Cycle Assessment? How do you understand the environmental footprint of a product? What are the materials requirements for a LEED project? Come to this workshop to get the answers to these questions.
This workshop will address the fundamentals of green materials and provide you with the knowledge to evaluate and utilize green building products to reduce your organizations environmental impacts. Topics include criteria for evaluating how green a material is, LEEDs materials requirements, how to spec for green materials and LEED, and where to find information on green products. In addition to product characteristics, methods for going from selling green, to being green will be addressed. This program is intended for architects, contractors and product manufactures, and the general public.
The presenter was Siobhan Steyn, Project Associate at The Green Roundtable.
The increasing usage of computer technology in our everyday life and especially in our homes and the increasing demand for sustainable life style concepts raise the question of how to combine these two trends. Can we make smart homes sustainable or sustainable homes smart? This paper discusses current trends and challenges arising with these questions and proposes a sustainable smart home approach.
Presented at ICT4S 2013, the First International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Sustainability, held in Zurich, February 2013, http://www.ict4s.org
The Green Building 101 Workshop is a full-day workshop providing a general introduction to green building concepts, techniques and materials, including the impact of various building certification systems on building contractor businesses, and the implications of various credentials for their employees.
The goal of the workshop is to provide a participant with the background necessary to make informed decisions about next steps for their business model and/or for training and credentialing. This workshop is designed for contractors interested in gaining the basics of green building. From knowledge to networking, this workshop is your ticket to entering the green economy.
Why should you attend this workshop?
* Gain a foundation in green building
* Learn from experts in the field
* Networking with potential employers
* Subsidized workshop fee
The workshop will be led by staff from The Green Roundtable / NEXUS, and assisted by guest speakers from leading institutions such as ICF and ABCD. All instructors have extensive experience in the field.
This is an equal opportunity program - auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This workshop is a project of Green Jobs Boston, the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services and the Boston Redevelopment Authority. A project of the Massachusetts State Energy Sector Partnership, funded in whole by a $6M grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
National Games Village - Tungabhadra from Waste to Resource (220 Apartments)ADDA
This Slideshare is about National Games Village - Tungabhadra, a 220 unit Apartment Complex in Koramangla, Bangalore which gained an advantage in implementing Solid Waste Management.
The Apartment Complex used separate bins for recyclable and non-recyclable waste that was brought from each household of the Apartment Complex. In six months, Tungabhadra had generated an income of close to Rs.1 Lakh sustaining through the Zero Waste management.Out of this revenue generated Rs 93,000 was from recyclables. To know more about How Solid Waste Management can benefit your Apartment Complex,
Check the link here
http://apartmentadda.com/blog/blog/2012/10/15/waste-management-workshop-for-apartments/
Sustainability leaders from Campbell Soup, Roche, BASF, Ingersoll Rand and the NJ Board of Public Utilities present business cases for how their “green” efforts resulted in significant short-term cost savings and Return-on-Investment (ROI). Presented at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Jumpstarting the New Green Economy Conference, May 19-21, 2009.
Green Building Envelopes 101 was given as a 2 hour presentation at the National Building Envelope Council Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba in May 2011.
Need to get an understanding of what really makes a product green? What are the criteria? What is Life Cycle Assessment? How do you understand the environmental footprint of a product? What are the materials requirements for a LEED project? Come to this workshop to get the answers to these questions.
This workshop will address the fundamentals of green materials and provide you with the knowledge to evaluate and utilize green building products to reduce your organizations environmental impacts. Topics include criteria for evaluating how green a material is, LEEDs materials requirements, how to spec for green materials and LEED, and where to find information on green products. In addition to product characteristics, methods for going from selling green, to being green will be addressed. This program is intended for architects, contractors and product manufactures, and the general public.
The presenter was Siobhan Steyn, Project Associate at The Green Roundtable.
The increasing usage of computer technology in our everyday life and especially in our homes and the increasing demand for sustainable life style concepts raise the question of how to combine these two trends. Can we make smart homes sustainable or sustainable homes smart? This paper discusses current trends and challenges arising with these questions and proposes a sustainable smart home approach.
Presented at ICT4S 2013, the First International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Sustainability, held in Zurich, February 2013, http://www.ict4s.org
The Green Building 101 Workshop is a full-day workshop providing a general introduction to green building concepts, techniques and materials, including the impact of various building certification systems on building contractor businesses, and the implications of various credentials for their employees.
The goal of the workshop is to provide a participant with the background necessary to make informed decisions about next steps for their business model and/or for training and credentialing. This workshop is designed for contractors interested in gaining the basics of green building. From knowledge to networking, this workshop is your ticket to entering the green economy.
Why should you attend this workshop?
* Gain a foundation in green building
* Learn from experts in the field
* Networking with potential employers
* Subsidized workshop fee
The workshop will be led by staff from The Green Roundtable / NEXUS, and assisted by guest speakers from leading institutions such as ICF and ABCD. All instructors have extensive experience in the field.
This is an equal opportunity program - auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This workshop is a project of Green Jobs Boston, the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services and the Boston Redevelopment Authority. A project of the Massachusetts State Energy Sector Partnership, funded in whole by a $6M grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration.
IJERA (International journal of Engineering Research and Applications) is International online, ... peer reviewed journal. For more detail or submit your article, please visit www.ijera.com
National Games Village - Tungabhadra from Waste to Resource (220 Apartments)ADDA
This Slideshare is about National Games Village - Tungabhadra, a 220 unit Apartment Complex in Koramangla, Bangalore which gained an advantage in implementing Solid Waste Management.
The Apartment Complex used separate bins for recyclable and non-recyclable waste that was brought from each household of the Apartment Complex. In six months, Tungabhadra had generated an income of close to Rs.1 Lakh sustaining through the Zero Waste management.Out of this revenue generated Rs 93,000 was from recyclables. To know more about How Solid Waste Management can benefit your Apartment Complex,
Check the link here
http://apartmentadda.com/blog/blog/2012/10/15/waste-management-workshop-for-apartments/
Sustainability leaders from Campbell Soup, Roche, BASF, Ingersoll Rand and the NJ Board of Public Utilities present business cases for how their “green” efforts resulted in significant short-term cost savings and Return-on-Investment (ROI). Presented at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Jumpstarting the New Green Economy Conference, May 19-21, 2009.
Money and the Role of Building Physics Software in the Valuation ChainIES VE
A review of some of the recent projects showing how IES and IMPACT modelling can be used to determine capital costs, life cycle costs and life cycle analysis by Andrew Cooper, EVORA EDGE.
EOI · 20/09/2012 · http://www.eoi.es/mediateca/video/1708
La Huella de Carbono es un concepto que se ha abierto paso con gran fuerza los últimos años, ya que cada día son más las empresas y organismos públicos a nivel nacional e internacional que realizan su transición hacia un modelo de gestión baja en carbono, esto exige ir más allá de la forma habitual de gestionar, obliga a colaborar con los proveedores para calcular sus emisiones, evaluar cuántos GEI (gases de efecto invernadero) se han generado en el ciclo de vida y sobre todo valorar las fuentes de emisiones asociadas a los diferentes productos y actividades.
Sonny Garg, a speaker at the marcus evans Energy CFO Summit 2012 and Generation Summit 2012, shares his views on creating a sustainable and more reliable energy supply.
Interview with: Sonny Garg, President, Exelon Power
Seminar Cradle to Cradle® Practical Applications in Area Development - 14:15 - 14:30 - Cradle to Cradle as Business approach – The view from the frontrunners - Stef Kranendijk (former CEO Desso)
This was submitted as my final project for my technical writing course. It is a hypothetically written recommendation report on sustainable energy initiatives for the City of Beech Grove. I am no expert on sustainable energy, but this is intended to present some of my technical writing skills including use of a simple and clear language, page design, as well as photos, figures, and captions.
This was submitted as my final project for my technical writing course. It is a hypothetically written recommendation report on sustainable energy initiatives for the City of Beech Grove. I am no expert on sustainable energy, but this is intended to present some of my technical writing skills including use of a simple and clear language, page design, as well as photos, figures, and captions.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
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Green Roof: The Next Urban Frontier - Bronx NY
1. #1
INTRODUCING THE BRONX INITIATIVE
FOR ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT
A New Funding Program From BOEDC
ronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, moting a greener Bronx. In addition to
Bronx Borough
President
B Jr. and the Bronx Overall Economic
Development Corporation (BOEDC)
have established the Bronx Initiative for
Energy and the Environment (BIEE) to
fund pilot and demonstration projects pro-
receiving funds for implementation costs,
participating organizations will reap long-
term energy savings from increased efficien-
cy.Turn to page 4 in this insert to see how
your organization can apply for funding
Adolfo Carrion, Jr.
Dear Business Leader,
I am pleased to announce that at my request,
BOEDC has established the Bronx Initiative for
HAVE YOU SEEN
Energy and the Environment (BIEE). This new
and forward-looking initiative will address some
THIS VEHICLE?
hink Neighbor is a state-of-the-art,
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of the serious environmental issues facing our
borough. In the process, businesses will learn zero-emissions vehicle you may have
how energy efficiency translates into opera- spotted on Bronx streets. Part of a
tional savings. demonstration project by the Office
Hands-on assistance to Bronx businesses of the Bronx Borough President, the vehi-
will include energy audits to help companies cle helps heighten awareness of this envi-
better assess their energy costs and potential ronmentally-friendly transportation
savings; low-cost loans to help implement new option. The economical Think Neighbor is
technology; retrofitting commercial and residen- part of a new class of “low-speed vehicles”
tial boilers; jumpstarting the use of electric and which are well suited to local street speed
hybrid vehicles; planting trees and creating limits and which are gaining in popularity
green roofs. in communities across the country.
Bronx businesses and residents alike share a
love for our borough, and the BIEE programs
will help us work together to become a more
environmentally aware and progressive commu- “HIGH VOLUME LOW PRESSURE” SPRAY
nity. Please take a moment to review the infor-
mation contained here, then call to have a
GUNS AVAILABLE TO AUTO BODY SHOPS
BOEDC representative meet with you to cus- BOEDC has partnered with the if the auto body shop turns in an old gun
tomize a program that works for your company. Department of Environmental Protection in exchange. Funds will be given directly
to provide funding to Bronx auto body to Bronx auto body shops, based on
I wish you continued success. shops to purchase “High Volume Low receipt and approval by the Department of
Sincerely, Pressure” spray guns. Spray guns are a Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP’s
Adolfo Carrión, Jr. significant pollutant of volatile organic Environmental Economic Development
compounds (VOC) and particulate emis- Assistance Unit (EEDAU) will administer
sions. The new spray guns use 25% less the program. The EEDAU is dedicated to
Bronx Borough President paint and emit about 50% less particulates fostering cooperation towards our commu-
than the conventional spray guns they nity’s twin goals of economic development
replace. Using less paint per car reduces and environmental protection.
supply costs for Bronx businesses. Businesses wishing to participate in the
The program provides full reimburse- program should contact DEP EEDAU’s
ment for new spray paint guns purchased Director, Rose Marabetti at (718) 595-4541.
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2. Ed Birdie
INFORMATION FIRST STEP IN
ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES
nergy is one of our most important It will also give you the approximate After lighting, modifications to the
E resources. And after payroll and
employee benefits costs, it is also one
of the biggest factors in business
overhead expenses. Companies and
organizations can intelligently trim their
cost of these measures and the energy sav-
ings one could reasonably expect from
them with today’s energy costs, adjusted
for inflation. A survey might take a couple
of days or perhaps longer depending on
building envelope (new windows or roof),
the interior (zoned heating/air condition-
ing, ceiling fans) or perhaps upgrades to
the HVAC system are usually areas where
energy can be saved.
energy costs in a number of different how much cooperation and time the com- It is never too late to begin the process
ways. pany doing the survey gets from the of saving energy. Call BOEDC today at
There is an old saying that information organization interested in cutting its ener- (718)590-5262 and make an appointment
used wisely is money. In dealing with gy bills. to get your energy survey scheduled.
energy use, this is also true. More to the BOEDC can put businesses in touch
point, good information will allow you to with an organization that will do an ener- The author is a Communications Specialist
save money. So the first step to trimming gy survey at no cost to businesses, provid- with The New York Power Authority (NYPA), the
your energy bill is to have an energy sur- ed they are located in the Bronx. nation’s largest state-owned power organization.
vey done of the work premises. Once the survey is completed, the next Through its statewide network of generating
A survey gives an employer or building step is to decide which improvements will plants and transmission facilities, the Power
owner a basic idea of what types of incen- give the business and/or building owners Authority provides lower-cost electricity to job-
tive programs, exterior and interior build- the biggest “bang for the buck.” Lighting producing industries, government agencies,
ing modifications (windows, etc.), lighting system improvements are usually the best community-owned electric systems, private
fixture upgrades, and heating, ventilation way to cut energy costs because the sav- utilities for resale, without profit, to their cus-
and air conditioning refurbishments are ings are substantial over time when com- tomers, and to neighboring states, under feder-
available for the structure. pared to the cost of installation. al requirements.
SAVE THROUGH THE
ENERGY $MART AUDIT PROGRAM
Free Audits Available To Bronx
Businesses For A Limited Time
he Energy $mart Audit Program, For a limited time, Bronx businesses can Program. NYSERDA Energy $martsm Loan
T sponsored by the New York State
Energy & Research Development
Authority (NYSERDA), is designed to
assist facilities in reducing overhead
costs by identifying capital improvements
take advantage of this program through the
Free Bronx Energy Survey. The Free Bronx
Energy Survey will cover the business’
share of the cost.
By participating in the audit, customers
Fund buys down 4.0% interest of an
approved loan that focuses on implement-
ing energy saving measures. In addition,
the Smart Equipment Choices Program
allows businesses to apply for financial
with immediate energy cost savings. receive expertise on how to cut energy incentives when purchasing and installing
NYSERDA selected EME GROUP, a profes- costs and improve energy efficiency energy efficient equipment.
sional engineering firm in NYC, to conduct through upgrading energy intensive equip- Please visit www.nyserda.org/energyau-
low cost energy surveys for Bronx busi- ment. The list below is a sample of savings. dit.htm for more information or contact
nesses. Funding opportunities for energy saving EME GROUP at 212-529-5969 with any
The survey begins with a walk-through capital improvements exist through the questions or comments. Also, you can con-
site visit to evaluate the customer’s facility NYSERDA Energy $martsm Loan Fund as tact Mark Gundrum, NYSERDA Project
and identify energy-saving capital well as the Smart Equipment Choices Manager at 518-862-1090 x3256.
improvements. Funding opportunities
Description Cost Savings Payback
from NYSERDA to offset implementation
(Years)
costs are also identified. The Energy $mart
Audit Program is available to small com- Upgrade HVAC System $15,000 $3,500 4.3
mercial and industrial facilities and non-
profit organizations that are Con Edison Upgrade Fluorescent Lighting $6,250 $3,451 1.8
customers with an annual electric bill of
$100,000 or less. Install High Efficiency Motors $3,000 $1,378 2.2
NYSERDA has offered this program for
several years and requires that a business Install LED Exit Signs $400 $103 3.8
pay half of the audit cost ($400 to $1200).
Totals $24,650 $8432 2.9
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3. GREEN ROOFS:
The Next Urban Frontier
O
ver the past 200 years, the steady The Ford Motor Company’s River Rouge Planted Roof
destruction of trees and green areas
resulting from the growth of cities has
resulted in “urban heat islands,” a phe-
nomenon in which the air in cities on warm
summer days is 6-8 degrees hotter than in
surrounding areas. Decreasing land space
and concern for the health of its residents
has spurred New York City to join a small
group of municipalities which are exploring
the so-called fifth façade of buildings—the
roof—for solutions. Through the creation of
“green roofs”, which are planted with living
vegetation, nature is brought back into the
city environment.
A green roof, or ecoroof, is a lightweight,
low-maintenance vegetated roof system
used in place of a conventional roof. Green
roofs can work on most types of commer- the membrane from weathering. Green noise by 40 decibels in the building under-
cial, multi-family and industrial structures, roofs also have significantly lower mainte- neath, a consideration used to justify the
as well as single-family homes and garages, nance costs than a conventional roof; green roof planned for the new visitor audi-
and they can be used for new construction • Creates market: Green roof technology torium at the Queens Botanical Garden
or to re-roof an existing building. Green utilizes recycled materials such as compost, near both of NYC’s major airports.
roofs have increasingly become part of the mulch, soil and other ecoroof components, • Asthetic improvement: Green roofs pro-
European landscape since the 1970’s. There increasing the market for these materials; vide visual relief to city residents, helping
are over 100 million sq. ft. of planted roofs • Job development: Use of green roofs to mitigate the stress and trauma of urban
in Europe today, with Germany leading the develops jobs in green roof installation, living. Studies have shown that patients
way with a 40-year history and a proven maintenance and supply. In Germany, recovering from illness or surgery heal
track record in installation, performance, 12,000 people are currently employed in the faster when their view is of plants versus
and life cycle. Other places utilizing the green roof industry. brick walls or asphalt roofs.
green roof technology are France, Canada Environmental Benefits Green Roof Costs
and, in the U.S., Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, Green roofs also make our cities better There is a wide range of costs, depending
and Chicago, IL. The biggest green roof in places to live: on many factors. Installation of a green
the world, covering 454,000 sq. ft. is the Ford • Air quality improvement: Green roofs roof costs from $10-$25 per sq. ft., which
Motor Company’s River Rouge Planted decrease air temperatures and reduce includes materials, labor and structural
Roof, completed in September 2002 and smog, thereby improving outside air quali- upgrades. A conventional roof installation
pictured here. ty. ranges from $3 to $20 per sq. ft. As the
Economic Benefits • Urban Heat Island: A study by green market develops, costs may decrease.
Based on documented experience and Environment Canada indicates that Although green roofs initially cost more
studies, a green roof offers important eco- installing green roofs on only 6% of total than conventional roofs, they are competi-
nomic benefits not found in conventional available roof space could reduce urban tive on a life-cycle basis because of reduced
roofing: summer temperatures by 25%. Models for maintenance and replacement costs. The
• Reduced energy costs: When the out- New York City calculate a similar decrease. typical lifespan for a green roof is about 40
side air temperature reaches 95º F., rooftop • Stormwater management: In urban years, significantly longer than a conven-
surface temperatures can be as high as 175º areas, 75% of rainwater can become surface tional roof.
F. These temperatures impact not only the runoff, often carrying contamination and
temperature within the building, but also pollution into water goodies and open More Information:
the amount of energy necessary to heat and water sources. Green roofs help alleviate You can visit the following websites for
cool the building. Due to their superior this problem through natural absorption more information on green roofs:
insulating properties, green roofs have and recycling of rainwater; they capture www.cleanrivers-pdx.org
been proven to reduce heating and cooling and evaporate 10-100% of the precipitation www.greengridroofs.com
costs by up to 25 and 50% respectively, for that falls on it. They lower the temperature BOEDC is exploring providing a green
the floor directly below the roof. They also of stormwater runoff, helping to maintain roof for a manufacturer or multi-family
significantly slow a building’s heat gain and the cool stream temperatures needed by building in the South Bronx. If you are
loss fish. Green roofs also help prevent sewer interested in exploring this possibility,
• Extended roof life: Green roofs last overflows caused by heavy rains. please contact Kate Shackford at (718) 590-
twice as long as conventional roofs, saving • Noise abatement: This is a proven 7159.
replacement costs and materials. This is green roof benefit and is especially effective Much of the above information was extracted from
because the membranes are of good quality in areas near airports or industrial sites. “Rooftops: The Fifth Façade As Urban Frontier” by
Karen S. Kaplan, Lehman College, The City
and the plants and growth medium protect Extensive layers of vegetation can reduce University of New York, 2003.
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4. Bronx Initiative for Energy & the Environment
Environmental 15, May 14 and September 15, 2004
Request for Proposals - Due March
Grants Program
The Bronx Initiative for Energy & the Environment (BIEE), a program of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, announces the establishment of the
Environmental Grants Program. The Environmental Grants Program challenges non-profit organizations and small businesses to utilize new technologies to achieve
energy efficiency and implement mitigation strategies in the Bronx.
Up to $1.15 million in funding is available for eligible projects that increase energy efficiency and/or reduce pollution. Eligible projects include: weatherization technol-
ogy; lighting upgrades; solar/wind technology; green building components; boiler retrofits; and new energy technology. Additional projects meeting program priorities
will be considered. Priority will be given to projects that:
• Result in the greatest pollution reduction or energy savings per program dollar;
• Leverage private and public cost-sharing for project development;
• Represent a planned approach to new technology use or development;
• Offer unique and innovative partnerships and approaches to meeting critical needs and priorities.
Eligible applicants: Non-profit organizations and small businesses operating in the Bronx.
Proposal Format: Project Summary should not exceed 1 page, with the total project narrative not exceeding ten (10) pages.
Five (5) copies must be clearly labeled and submitted to:
Kate Shackford, Director
Bronx Initiative for Energy and the Environment
Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation
198 East 161st Street, Suite 201
Bronx, New York 10451
Proposal Deadline: Proposals will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and should be received by March 15, May 14, and September 15, 2004.
Program questions can be directed to Kate Shackford at (718) 590-7159 or kate@boedc.org
Bronx Environmental Revolving Loan Fund
For-profit entities, which includes service, retail and manufacturing businesses operating in the Bronx; non-profit organizations located in the Bronx; and housing
corporations are eligible to apply for loans under the BOEDC’s new Bronx Initiative for Energy & the Environment.
Eligible Uses: Size of Loan: Minimum: $10,000; Maximum: $500,000
Implementation of energy efficient measures, including: Term of Loan: Up to 10 years, contingent upon amount of loan.
• electric/alternative fuel machinery and equipment; Origination Fees: 2% based upon amount of loan.
• boiler retrofit; Business Owner’s Equity Participation: 10% for existing businesses;
• new technology to reduce air pollution and/or cause energy savings, e.g.: 25% for start-ups.
> green roofs and other greening measures; Underlying Criteria: Clean credit history.
> solar technology; Collateral: Will vary depending upon project.
> wind technology; Guarantees: Principals, Corporations, etc.
• customized energy survey. Fees: Application Fee: $250 (non-refundable).
For more information, contact Kate Shackford at (718)590-7159 or email her at kate@boedc.org
Bronx Initiative for Energy & the Environment
Electric for Proposals - Due March 15, May 14Grants 15, 2004
Request
Transportation and September Program
The Bronx Initiative for Energy & the Environment (BIEE), a program of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, announces the establishment of the
Electric Transportation Grants Program. The grants program challenges non-profit organizations and small businesses to utilize electric and electric hybrid technolo-
gies to achieve energy efficiency and implement mitigation strategies in the Bronx.
Up to $1.5 million in funding is available for eligible projects that increase energy efficiency and/or reduce emissions. Eligible projects include: all-electric or hybrid
electric vehicles; electric forklifts; other electric equipment; and new electric transportation technology. Additional projects meeting program priorities will be consid-
ered. Priority will be given to projects that:
• Result in the greatest emissions reduction per program dollar;
• Offset the greatest amount of petroleum fuel;
• Leverage private and public cost-sharing for infrastructure development and vehicle acquisition;
• Offer unique and innovative partnerships and approaches to meeting critical needs and priorities.
Eligible applicants: Non-profit organizations and small businesses operating in the Bronx.
Proposal Format: Project Summary should not exceed 1 page, with the total project narrative not exceeding ten (10) pages.
Five (5) copies must be clearly labeled and submitted to:
Kate Shackford, Director
Bronx Initiative for Energy and the Environment
Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation
198 East 161st Street, Suite 201
Bronx, New York 10451
Proposal Deadline: Proposals will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and should be received by March 15, May 14, and September 15, 2004.
Program questions can be directed to Kate Shackford at (718) 590-7159 or kate@boedc.org
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