The document discusses New Jersey's weatherization assistance program, which received $118.82 million in stimulus funds plus additional funds for training and technical assistance. The program, run by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, provides energy efficiency upgrades and ensures health and safety code compliance for low-income households. Eligible multi-family properties can receive up to $5,000 per unit for approved measures like air sealing, insulation, heating system upgrades, and lighting upgrades. The goal is to reduce energy consumption and costs for income-qualified residents.
The document lists 14 major city gas distribution companies in India and their joint venture partners. It mentions that GAIL and BPCL/HPCL/IOCL are joint venture partners in all existing city gas distribution ventures in India to date. The supply chain in city gas distribution involves gas transmission pipelines connecting sources to city gate stations, followed by distribution pipelines and last mile connectivity to consumers through metering stations.
Gasification
Big-Picture
Development Drivers
Gasification-Based Energy Conversion Systems
Commercial IGCC Plants in the U.S.
Active
Under Construction
No Longer Operating
IGCC Technology in Early Commercialization
Coal/Petcoke-Based U.S. IGCC Plants
Operational Performance
Worldwide Gasification Database
The document discusses introducing DME (dimethyl ether) as a cleaner fuel alternative in Mongolia. It summarizes that a joint venture is establishing a CTL (coal-to-liquids) plant to produce DME from coal and decrease air pollution in Ulaanbaatar. The plant will have a capacity of 100,000 tons of DME per year. Tests show DME stoves and heaters produce very low emissions and indoor air quality is not negatively impacted when using DME. Introducing DME fuel could help reduce dependency on imported fuels and coal use, which is a major source of air pollution.
Biofuels Issues, Trends and Challenges
"RENALT ENERGY" - providing integrated solutions to "Green" petrochemicals, integrated Bio-Refining /conventional oil Refining, and Biomass-to-chemicals, primarily through Energy and Process Consultancy.
Biomass-to-"Green" chemicals: Biomass-to-chemicals refers to the process of producing chemicals from Biomass. The major Biomass -to-chemicals processes utilized in worldwide, with our strategic focus on, Biomass-to-methanol, MTO and MTP processes that produce the same chemical products, such as ethylene and propylene, as the petrochemical facilities, due to better cost efficiencies and greater demand for these chemicals.
We also have interest in, Biomass-to-olefins, Biomass-to-PVC, Biomass to-aromatics and Biomass-to-ammonia/urea processes.
We provide a broad range of integrated services spanning the project life-cycle from feasibility studies, consulting services, provision of proprietary technologies, design, engineering, and after-sale technical support.
The document summarizes a presentation on solutions for heating Vermont in a way that supports health, the economy and the climate. It discusses why how Vermont heats its homes and buildings matters, and how heating fits into the state's renewable energy and emissions reduction commitments. Examples are provided of efficiency upgrades at the Fairbanks Museum and in a home. Charts show heating trends and the need to transition heating to meet climate goals. Options for heating with wood and pellet fuels are reviewed, along with their costs and incentives.
carbon-capture-pipeline-and-storage-a-viable-option-for-north-carolina-paperEric Williams
This document analyzes the viability of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies for utilities in North Carolina. It finds that integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) coal plants with CCS are likely less expensive than supercritical pulverized coal (SPC) plants with CCS if carbon prices are over $7 per ton. Geologic storage is not feasible within North Carolina due to limited storage capacity, but a multi-state pipeline could transport captured carbon to other regions for storage. Building such a pipeline and implementing CCS earlier with IGCC rather than SPC could avoid capturing almost 800 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions over time.
This document discusses converting biogas from organic waste digesters into compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fuel. It notes that biogas to CNG provides opportunities for smaller facilities not previously seen as financially viable. A BioCNG system is described that can economically produce biogas-based CNG at small scales. CNG has significant cost savings over gasoline and diesel, and projects in various locations that have successfully converted fleets to run on biogas-produced CNG are highlighted.
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that can be used in diesel engines. It is made through a chemical process called transesterification that uses triglycerides from vegetable oils and fats. Biodiesel has advantages over petroleum diesel like reduced emissions and biodegradability. However, it also has disadvantages like lower energy content and issues with operating in cold weather. Producing enough biodiesel to replace petroleum diesel at a large scale presents economic and logistical challenges.
The document lists 14 major city gas distribution companies in India and their joint venture partners. It mentions that GAIL and BPCL/HPCL/IOCL are joint venture partners in all existing city gas distribution ventures in India to date. The supply chain in city gas distribution involves gas transmission pipelines connecting sources to city gate stations, followed by distribution pipelines and last mile connectivity to consumers through metering stations.
Gasification
Big-Picture
Development Drivers
Gasification-Based Energy Conversion Systems
Commercial IGCC Plants in the U.S.
Active
Under Construction
No Longer Operating
IGCC Technology in Early Commercialization
Coal/Petcoke-Based U.S. IGCC Plants
Operational Performance
Worldwide Gasification Database
The document discusses introducing DME (dimethyl ether) as a cleaner fuel alternative in Mongolia. It summarizes that a joint venture is establishing a CTL (coal-to-liquids) plant to produce DME from coal and decrease air pollution in Ulaanbaatar. The plant will have a capacity of 100,000 tons of DME per year. Tests show DME stoves and heaters produce very low emissions and indoor air quality is not negatively impacted when using DME. Introducing DME fuel could help reduce dependency on imported fuels and coal use, which is a major source of air pollution.
Biofuels Issues, Trends and Challenges
"RENALT ENERGY" - providing integrated solutions to "Green" petrochemicals, integrated Bio-Refining /conventional oil Refining, and Biomass-to-chemicals, primarily through Energy and Process Consultancy.
Biomass-to-"Green" chemicals: Biomass-to-chemicals refers to the process of producing chemicals from Biomass. The major Biomass -to-chemicals processes utilized in worldwide, with our strategic focus on, Biomass-to-methanol, MTO and MTP processes that produce the same chemical products, such as ethylene and propylene, as the petrochemical facilities, due to better cost efficiencies and greater demand for these chemicals.
We also have interest in, Biomass-to-olefins, Biomass-to-PVC, Biomass to-aromatics and Biomass-to-ammonia/urea processes.
We provide a broad range of integrated services spanning the project life-cycle from feasibility studies, consulting services, provision of proprietary technologies, design, engineering, and after-sale technical support.
The document summarizes a presentation on solutions for heating Vermont in a way that supports health, the economy and the climate. It discusses why how Vermont heats its homes and buildings matters, and how heating fits into the state's renewable energy and emissions reduction commitments. Examples are provided of efficiency upgrades at the Fairbanks Museum and in a home. Charts show heating trends and the need to transition heating to meet climate goals. Options for heating with wood and pellet fuels are reviewed, along with their costs and incentives.
carbon-capture-pipeline-and-storage-a-viable-option-for-north-carolina-paperEric Williams
This document analyzes the viability of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies for utilities in North Carolina. It finds that integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) coal plants with CCS are likely less expensive than supercritical pulverized coal (SPC) plants with CCS if carbon prices are over $7 per ton. Geologic storage is not feasible within North Carolina due to limited storage capacity, but a multi-state pipeline could transport captured carbon to other regions for storage. Building such a pipeline and implementing CCS earlier with IGCC rather than SPC could avoid capturing almost 800 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions over time.
This document discusses converting biogas from organic waste digesters into compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fuel. It notes that biogas to CNG provides opportunities for smaller facilities not previously seen as financially viable. A BioCNG system is described that can economically produce biogas-based CNG at small scales. CNG has significant cost savings over gasoline and diesel, and projects in various locations that have successfully converted fleets to run on biogas-produced CNG are highlighted.
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that can be used in diesel engines. It is made through a chemical process called transesterification that uses triglycerides from vegetable oils and fats. Biodiesel has advantages over petroleum diesel like reduced emissions and biodegradability. However, it also has disadvantages like lower energy content and issues with operating in cold weather. Producing enough biodiesel to replace petroleum diesel at a large scale presents economic and logistical challenges.
This document provides an overview of CNG filling operations at Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) in New Delhi, India. It discusses the basics of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative vehicle fuel, describing the CNG filling process, infrastructure requirements, and vehicle storage systems. It also summarizes IGL's quality control procedures for incoming natural gas, highlighting tests done at their Mahipalpur Gas Station. The report aims to understand various aspects of CNG filling operations in order to analyze the process and suggest improvements.
1. The document discusses applying the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol to waste management projects in Punjab to earn carbon credits. CDM allows industrialized countries to offset emissions by investing in emissions reduction projects in developing countries.
2. Several potential waste management CDM projects are proposed, including biogas capture from sewage and organic waste. Case studies show projects can be financially viable based on earnings from carbon credits and energy/fertilizer sales.
3. A roadmap is suggested to identify additional CDM potential projects and modify ongoing projects to qualify for carbon credits where possible.
CLOSING THE CARBON CYCLE - Peter Eisenberger (October 16, 2012 @ London)Graciela Chichilnisky
The document discusses closing the carbon cycle as necessary for sustainability. It describes how nature closes the carbon cycle efficiently but humans have introduced an unidirectional flow. The document proposes that our species can close the carbon cycle through a bi-directional carbon-based energy process using CO2 from the air and hydrogen from water with solar energy. This approach could produce liquid fuels like gasoline and solve challenges of energy security, economic development, and climate change by providing a global thermostat to control atmospheric CO2 concentrations.
Introduction and Guidance
Biofuels – providing environmental benefits
Lifecycle emissions from fossil fuels
Lifecycle emissions from biofuels
Global Biofuels Mandates
Public Policy-Driven Demand for Biofuels by 2020
Second-generation biofuels for aviation
Key advantages of second-generation biofuels for aviation
Overall Next-Generation Facilities Capacities: Evolution between 2010 and 2011 (millions of gallons)
Technical Challenges
FT synthetic fuels (S-8 and S-5, synthetic replacements
of JP-8 and JP-5) also have very good freezing qualities
Production Challenges
Hydrogen Balance: One Problem
The Imbalance of Hydrogen
The document provides an overview of using green fuel blends in diesel engines to save energy and reduce pollution. It discusses various alternative green fuels such as biodiesel, vegetable oils, bioalcohols and their benefits over conventional diesel. The performance of diesel engines using these green fuel blends is also examined. It is found that while fuel consumption may increase, thermal efficiency and reduction in emissions can be achieved. Finally, the document concludes that green fuel blends can replace small amounts of diesel to reduce fuel usage and greenhouse gas emissions without modifications to diesel engines.
The document is a presentation by Renewable Energy Group (REG) that discusses REG's biodiesel production operations and facilities, the various feedstocks used to produce biodiesel, an overview of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program including Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), and some of the ongoing challenges facing the biodiesel industry. REG is a leading producer and marketer of biodiesel in the United States, operating 9 biodiesel plants across 7 Midwestern and Southern states with a total annual production capacity of over 300 million gallons.
Environmental Markets and Biogas: Valuing Climate BenefitsThe Climate Trust
This document summarizes environmental markets and credits for biogas from dairy digesters. It discusses three potential markets: (1) carbon offsets under California's cap-and-trade program, (2) low carbon fuel credits under California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and (3) Renewable Identification Numbers under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard. For each market, it provides details on eligible biogas uses, buyers, prices, generation and ownership of credits. Overall, it finds the average price per gallon of diesel equivalent is highest for LCFS credits ($0.52) and lowest for carbon offsets ($0.21), with RIN prices in between ($1.50). Financing challenges and the increasing importance
CALSTART Emerging Alternative Fuel Vehicle TechnologyCALSTART
The document summarizes an presentation about emerging alternative fuel and vehicle technologies. It discusses trends driving changes in transportation like energy security, global warming, and emissions reductions. It provides updates on technologies and fuels including biofuels, electric and natural gas vehicles, and highlights studies on the environmental impacts of biofuels.
April Forum: The Hit List - The Top Tips to Green NYC BuildingsGreenHomeNYC
Are you a homeowner, commercial property owner or property manager concerned with increasing energy costs?
Are you a contractor, architect, interior designer or real estate broker whose clients have asked about green buildings?
Do you plan to renovate, buy or develop a building?
Read The Top 10 Tips to make NYC Buildings Greener! Learn ways you could improve your building investments, prevent the loss of energy and money, and be environmentally conscious by constructing, renovating and maintaining green buildings!
Our panel discussed their top 10 tips to:
» reduce energy and water use;
» improve occupant health, safety and comfort with non-toxic, reusable and recycled building materials;
» prevent waste and pollution.
April Forum: The Hit List - The Top Tips to Green NYC Buildings Part 3 of 3 G...GreenHomeNYC
Are you a homeowner, commercial property owner or property manager concerned with increasing energy costs?
Are you a contractor, architect, interior designer or real estate broker whose clients have asked about green buildings?
Do you plan to renovate, buy or develop a building?
Come hear The Top 10 Tips to make NYC Buildings Greener!
Learn ways you could improve your building investments, prevent the loss of energy and money, and be environmentally conscious by constructing, renovating and maintaining green buildings!
Our panel discusses their top 10 tips to:
» reduce energy and water use; » improve occupant health, safety and comfort with non-toxic, reusable and recycled building materials;
» prevent waste and pollution.
This document summarizes a forum discussion about improving water quality in New York City through green infrastructure and stormwater management. It discusses the problems of combined sewer overflows dumping untreated wastewater and strategies to address this through green infrastructure, low impact development practices, and source control. Specific solutions mentioned include green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavement, and a stormwater utility fee. Local Law 5 requires NYC to develop a stormwater management plan focusing on these green infrastructure solutions. Examples of best management practices and a green roof tax abatement program in the Bronx are also summarized.
The document summarizes a green building forum that discussed three affordable housing development projects at Melrose Commons North in the Bronx. For Site A, The Phipps Houses Group is building 216 units and an early childhood center designed by Dattner Architects. For Site B, Blue Sea Development and WHEDco are building 293 mixed-income units including a music heritage center and rooftop farm, designed by Rogers Marvel. For Site C, several organizations are building 257 units and commercial space designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning.
April Forum: The Hit List - The Top Tips to Green NYC Buildings Part 1 of 3 E...GreenHomeNYC
The document outlines Dan's top 10 energy efficient things that can be done in buildings. They are: 1) air seal common areas and apartments, 2) tune up, upgrade or replace the heating plant, 3) modify or change how domestic hot water is made and delivered, 4) fine tune or upgrade the heating distribution system, 5) insulate heating and domestic hot water pipes, 6) upgrade lighting in common areas and apartments, 7) insulate the roof deck, roof cavity or wall cavity, 8) paint the roof white, 9) fine tune the mechanical ventilation system, and 10) repair or replace windows. The document provides examples of each tip.
Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad is a major Malaysian conglomerate, which was established by the Lau family, its largest shareholders.
The Managing Director Edward Lee Ming Foo has been running HAP with great success, taking the company from a #3 rank on Profitable Growth in 2012 to the #1 rank it has maintained since 2014.
Learn more at: http://becomeabetterinvestor.net/blog/hap-seng-consolidated/
Managing a Portfolio I - Stop Wasting Time, Start Adding Value, Part VAndrew Stotz, PhD, CFA
In six parts Andrew Stotz will teach you how to Stop Wasting Time and Start Adding Value on the two topics: Stock picking and Managing a portfolio.
In the last two parts the focus will be on managing a portfolio. In this fifth part YOU will learn why target prices destroys value and how accurate financial analysts are in their predictions.
The document outlines plans to create think tanks across China to solve practical problems in local communities and participate in XPRIZE competitions. It discusses goals of establishing think tanks, giving the groups a visual identity through badges and logos, promoting sponsors and scheduling events. Contact information is provided for a Shanghai meetup group and WeChat account as well as a link to a proposal on addressing global marine pollution.
Turning Lookers Into Bookers -- Presentation by Ashok Lalla, President - Digi...Ashok Lalla
Turning Lookers Into Bookers -- Presentation by Ashok Lalla, President - Digital, Euro RSCG at EyeforTravel's India Distribution Summit (Mumbai, Oct 7, 2010)
Hawaii passed the Health Care Privacy Harmonization Act in 2012 to harmonize the state's privacy laws with HIPAA. The Act standardized definitions using HIPAA, deemed HIPAA-compliant uses and disclosures of protected health information to satisfy state law, and ensured HIPAA authorization would satisfy state law requirements. However, Hawaii's constitution provides a broad right to privacy that has been interpreted to offer more protection to patient medical records than HIPAA alone. Recent court cases found medical records cannot be disclosed in litigation if the patient is not a party. The Harmonization Act does not override the state constitution or limit other state laws like reporting requirements.
Talking biofuels, with Catherine Barton, Principal, The Pinwheel Group Inc; Paul Miller, President, 308 E 79th Street Cooperative Board; Gene Pullo, CEO, METRO Biofuels.
SharePoint 2010 opens up a wide range of options for developers, and this session will take you through the new SharePoint list Data Model Capabilities; LINQ to SharePoint; Client Object Model and RESTful Data Service Interface for SharePoint.
Visual Studio 2010 includes tools that provide support for developing SharePoint 2010 applications and solutions. The tools allow creating and managing SharePoint projects and solutions within Visual Studio. Developers can build, debug, and deploy SharePoint projects. The tools support sandboxed solutions and include visual designers for web parts, workflows, and business data connectivity models. The Visual Studio tools integrate with the SharePoint development lifecycle and allow importing and exporting between SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio.
This document provides an overview of CNG filling operations at Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) in New Delhi, India. It discusses the basics of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative vehicle fuel, describing the CNG filling process, infrastructure requirements, and vehicle storage systems. It also summarizes IGL's quality control procedures for incoming natural gas, highlighting tests done at their Mahipalpur Gas Station. The report aims to understand various aspects of CNG filling operations in order to analyze the process and suggest improvements.
1. The document discusses applying the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol to waste management projects in Punjab to earn carbon credits. CDM allows industrialized countries to offset emissions by investing in emissions reduction projects in developing countries.
2. Several potential waste management CDM projects are proposed, including biogas capture from sewage and organic waste. Case studies show projects can be financially viable based on earnings from carbon credits and energy/fertilizer sales.
3. A roadmap is suggested to identify additional CDM potential projects and modify ongoing projects to qualify for carbon credits where possible.
CLOSING THE CARBON CYCLE - Peter Eisenberger (October 16, 2012 @ London)Graciela Chichilnisky
The document discusses closing the carbon cycle as necessary for sustainability. It describes how nature closes the carbon cycle efficiently but humans have introduced an unidirectional flow. The document proposes that our species can close the carbon cycle through a bi-directional carbon-based energy process using CO2 from the air and hydrogen from water with solar energy. This approach could produce liquid fuels like gasoline and solve challenges of energy security, economic development, and climate change by providing a global thermostat to control atmospheric CO2 concentrations.
Introduction and Guidance
Biofuels – providing environmental benefits
Lifecycle emissions from fossil fuels
Lifecycle emissions from biofuels
Global Biofuels Mandates
Public Policy-Driven Demand for Biofuels by 2020
Second-generation biofuels for aviation
Key advantages of second-generation biofuels for aviation
Overall Next-Generation Facilities Capacities: Evolution between 2010 and 2011 (millions of gallons)
Technical Challenges
FT synthetic fuels (S-8 and S-5, synthetic replacements
of JP-8 and JP-5) also have very good freezing qualities
Production Challenges
Hydrogen Balance: One Problem
The Imbalance of Hydrogen
The document provides an overview of using green fuel blends in diesel engines to save energy and reduce pollution. It discusses various alternative green fuels such as biodiesel, vegetable oils, bioalcohols and their benefits over conventional diesel. The performance of diesel engines using these green fuel blends is also examined. It is found that while fuel consumption may increase, thermal efficiency and reduction in emissions can be achieved. Finally, the document concludes that green fuel blends can replace small amounts of diesel to reduce fuel usage and greenhouse gas emissions without modifications to diesel engines.
The document is a presentation by Renewable Energy Group (REG) that discusses REG's biodiesel production operations and facilities, the various feedstocks used to produce biodiesel, an overview of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program including Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), and some of the ongoing challenges facing the biodiesel industry. REG is a leading producer and marketer of biodiesel in the United States, operating 9 biodiesel plants across 7 Midwestern and Southern states with a total annual production capacity of over 300 million gallons.
Environmental Markets and Biogas: Valuing Climate BenefitsThe Climate Trust
This document summarizes environmental markets and credits for biogas from dairy digesters. It discusses three potential markets: (1) carbon offsets under California's cap-and-trade program, (2) low carbon fuel credits under California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and (3) Renewable Identification Numbers under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard. For each market, it provides details on eligible biogas uses, buyers, prices, generation and ownership of credits. Overall, it finds the average price per gallon of diesel equivalent is highest for LCFS credits ($0.52) and lowest for carbon offsets ($0.21), with RIN prices in between ($1.50). Financing challenges and the increasing importance
CALSTART Emerging Alternative Fuel Vehicle TechnologyCALSTART
The document summarizes an presentation about emerging alternative fuel and vehicle technologies. It discusses trends driving changes in transportation like energy security, global warming, and emissions reductions. It provides updates on technologies and fuels including biofuels, electric and natural gas vehicles, and highlights studies on the environmental impacts of biofuels.
April Forum: The Hit List - The Top Tips to Green NYC BuildingsGreenHomeNYC
Are you a homeowner, commercial property owner or property manager concerned with increasing energy costs?
Are you a contractor, architect, interior designer or real estate broker whose clients have asked about green buildings?
Do you plan to renovate, buy or develop a building?
Read The Top 10 Tips to make NYC Buildings Greener! Learn ways you could improve your building investments, prevent the loss of energy and money, and be environmentally conscious by constructing, renovating and maintaining green buildings!
Our panel discussed their top 10 tips to:
» reduce energy and water use;
» improve occupant health, safety and comfort with non-toxic, reusable and recycled building materials;
» prevent waste and pollution.
April Forum: The Hit List - The Top Tips to Green NYC Buildings Part 3 of 3 G...GreenHomeNYC
Are you a homeowner, commercial property owner or property manager concerned with increasing energy costs?
Are you a contractor, architect, interior designer or real estate broker whose clients have asked about green buildings?
Do you plan to renovate, buy or develop a building?
Come hear The Top 10 Tips to make NYC Buildings Greener!
Learn ways you could improve your building investments, prevent the loss of energy and money, and be environmentally conscious by constructing, renovating and maintaining green buildings!
Our panel discusses their top 10 tips to:
» reduce energy and water use; » improve occupant health, safety and comfort with non-toxic, reusable and recycled building materials;
» prevent waste and pollution.
This document summarizes a forum discussion about improving water quality in New York City through green infrastructure and stormwater management. It discusses the problems of combined sewer overflows dumping untreated wastewater and strategies to address this through green infrastructure, low impact development practices, and source control. Specific solutions mentioned include green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavement, and a stormwater utility fee. Local Law 5 requires NYC to develop a stormwater management plan focusing on these green infrastructure solutions. Examples of best management practices and a green roof tax abatement program in the Bronx are also summarized.
The document summarizes a green building forum that discussed three affordable housing development projects at Melrose Commons North in the Bronx. For Site A, The Phipps Houses Group is building 216 units and an early childhood center designed by Dattner Architects. For Site B, Blue Sea Development and WHEDco are building 293 mixed-income units including a music heritage center and rooftop farm, designed by Rogers Marvel. For Site C, several organizations are building 257 units and commercial space designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning.
April Forum: The Hit List - The Top Tips to Green NYC Buildings Part 1 of 3 E...GreenHomeNYC
The document outlines Dan's top 10 energy efficient things that can be done in buildings. They are: 1) air seal common areas and apartments, 2) tune up, upgrade or replace the heating plant, 3) modify or change how domestic hot water is made and delivered, 4) fine tune or upgrade the heating distribution system, 5) insulate heating and domestic hot water pipes, 6) upgrade lighting in common areas and apartments, 7) insulate the roof deck, roof cavity or wall cavity, 8) paint the roof white, 9) fine tune the mechanical ventilation system, and 10) repair or replace windows. The document provides examples of each tip.
Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad is a major Malaysian conglomerate, which was established by the Lau family, its largest shareholders.
The Managing Director Edward Lee Ming Foo has been running HAP with great success, taking the company from a #3 rank on Profitable Growth in 2012 to the #1 rank it has maintained since 2014.
Learn more at: http://becomeabetterinvestor.net/blog/hap-seng-consolidated/
Managing a Portfolio I - Stop Wasting Time, Start Adding Value, Part VAndrew Stotz, PhD, CFA
In six parts Andrew Stotz will teach you how to Stop Wasting Time and Start Adding Value on the two topics: Stock picking and Managing a portfolio.
In the last two parts the focus will be on managing a portfolio. In this fifth part YOU will learn why target prices destroys value and how accurate financial analysts are in their predictions.
The document outlines plans to create think tanks across China to solve practical problems in local communities and participate in XPRIZE competitions. It discusses goals of establishing think tanks, giving the groups a visual identity through badges and logos, promoting sponsors and scheduling events. Contact information is provided for a Shanghai meetup group and WeChat account as well as a link to a proposal on addressing global marine pollution.
Turning Lookers Into Bookers -- Presentation by Ashok Lalla, President - Digi...Ashok Lalla
Turning Lookers Into Bookers -- Presentation by Ashok Lalla, President - Digital, Euro RSCG at EyeforTravel's India Distribution Summit (Mumbai, Oct 7, 2010)
Hawaii passed the Health Care Privacy Harmonization Act in 2012 to harmonize the state's privacy laws with HIPAA. The Act standardized definitions using HIPAA, deemed HIPAA-compliant uses and disclosures of protected health information to satisfy state law, and ensured HIPAA authorization would satisfy state law requirements. However, Hawaii's constitution provides a broad right to privacy that has been interpreted to offer more protection to patient medical records than HIPAA alone. Recent court cases found medical records cannot be disclosed in litigation if the patient is not a party. The Harmonization Act does not override the state constitution or limit other state laws like reporting requirements.
Talking biofuels, with Catherine Barton, Principal, The Pinwheel Group Inc; Paul Miller, President, 308 E 79th Street Cooperative Board; Gene Pullo, CEO, METRO Biofuels.
SharePoint 2010 opens up a wide range of options for developers, and this session will take you through the new SharePoint list Data Model Capabilities; LINQ to SharePoint; Client Object Model and RESTful Data Service Interface for SharePoint.
Visual Studio 2010 includes tools that provide support for developing SharePoint 2010 applications and solutions. The tools allow creating and managing SharePoint projects and solutions within Visual Studio. Developers can build, debug, and deploy SharePoint projects. The tools support sandboxed solutions and include visual designers for web parts, workflows, and business data connectivity models. The Visual Studio tools integrate with the SharePoint development lifecycle and allow importing and exporting between SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio.
Moonshot is a proposed unifying architecture for federated identity that would enable single sign-on authentication to any application. It builds on existing technologies like RADIUS and SAML by linking authentication through RADIUS with authorization via SAML. This would allow users to authenticate once to access any application that supports common operating system security APIs, requiring minimal additional infrastructure. The Moonshot system is still in development with plans to expand pilot testing and incorporate support across operating systems.
This document provides an overview of natural gas as an energy source and investment opportunity. It begins with an introduction to natural gas, including current prices and uses. It then discusses why now is a good time to invest, highlighting legislation and company adoption of natural gas vehicles. Two companies in the natural gas industry, Clean Energy Fuels and Chart Industries, are profiled. Financial information and analyst recommendations for these companies are presented. The document closes with remarks on the benefits of natural gas.
You will learn about:
Our energy & climate challenges
Renewable energy credits
Carbon offsets
Corporate action
Renewable Choice services
Renewable Choice Energy is a leading provider of climate change solutions including green power, carbon offsets, and renewable energy advisory services. Recognized as a trusted partner to numerous major brands, Renewable Choice was the recipient of the prestigious Green Power Supplier of the Year award in 2012 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and has been featured in hundreds of media outlets. To learn more, visit www.renewablechoice.com.
Presentation to University of Nevada-Reno Renewable Energy Minor on Net-Zero Energy Homes as a step toward 100% Renewable Energy. Cost-effective improvements to every home and building provide vast economic benefits. How can Nevada become the global leader in clean energy development and export?
Xebec Inc. is a leading manufacturer of natural gas and renewable gas systems focused on infrastructure development. It provides biogas upgrading plants, hydrogen purification systems, and natural gas dryers. Xebec has a global presence with headquarters in Montreal, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. It sees opportunities in developing partnerships to increase the use of natural and renewable gases as transportation fuels. Xebec has extensive experience with biogas upgrading projects internationally and sees growing demand for renewable gas in transportation due to blending requirements and economics.
Global CCS Institute - Day 2 - Keynote - CCUS in the United StatesGlobal CCS Institute
CCS PROGRESS IN CANADA: Dr Carmen Dybwad presented on progress of CCS in Canada from IPAC-CO2.
CCUS IN THE UNITED STATES: Judi Greenwald from C2ES discussed CCUS projects and policy in the United States.
CCS IN AUSTRALIA: Dick Wells from the National CCS Council provided an overview of CCS projects and policy in Australia.
The document discusses the advantages and opportunities of increasing the direct use of natural gas in homes and buildings. It outlines that natural gas has numerous advantages over other fuels, including lower consumer costs, greater resource efficiency, reduced emissions, and an abundant domestic supply. However, it also notes some constraints and challenges to greater adoption like higher upfront installation costs, misaligned builder and consumer incentives, and inconsistent energy policies. The document recommends developing full fuel cycle analyses, improving product labeling and aligning costs/incentives to realize the benefits of increased natural gas use.
Policy Forum Series: Daugherty - Natural Gas & Minnesota's Energy Future, the...Environmental Initiative
The document discusses how abundant and affordable natural gas is driving growth in key areas like electric generation, combined heat and power (CHP), and natural gas vehicles (NGVs). While inexpensive natural gas does not significantly change how gas utilities plan investments in distribution systems, it increases the likelihood customers will choose natural gas. The expanded use of natural gas provides environmental benefits and energy efficiency programs remain important despite low natural gas prices.
Energy Innovation Works is launching BoileRx, a proprietary catalyst developed by Exxon/Nalco Chemical, into the global heating oil market. BoileRx increases fuel efficiency by 10-15%, reduces particulate emissions by 70-80%, and decreases NOx emissions, making heating oil cleaner burning than natural gas. Initial pilots in NYC buildings demonstrated efficiency increases of 24% and 11% over two heating seasons. Building owners can test BoileRx for one month at no cost, and if efficiency increases over 5%, owners pay $0.10 per treated gallon of oil. Typical savings for a building using 100,000 gallons per year are estimated at $31,000 annually after the cost of treatment.
The document discusses carbon offset mechanisms and markets. It provides an overview of The Climate Trust, a carbon fund manager with expertise in developing climate solutions projects. It then summarizes several carbon pricing programs and markets including cap and trade systems in California and China, as well as offset standards and project types. Specific project examples discussed include livestock digesters, forestry, and nutrient management. Pricing data is provided for compliance and voluntary carbon markets.
The role of CCS/CCUS in the Climate Action Plan - Dr S. Julio FriedmannGlobal CCS Institute
The role of CCS/CCUS in the Climate Action Plan
Global CCS Institute, delivered at the Global CCS Institute's Third Americas Forum
Feb. 27th, 2014, Washington, DC
Hiroyasu Naito, Rinnai Corp.: The Business Case for Energy EfficiencyAlliance To Save Energy
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Regulatory Update: Introduction to Bill 135 and Environmental Policies Impact...Enercare Inc.
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
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1. January Forum: Green
Catwalk
Eight Scintillating People!
Eight Scintillating Minutes Each!
Thanks to our hosts tonight:
NYC Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy
(NYC ACRE)
160 Varick Street/10 Hudson Square
12th Floor
New York, NY 10013
3. Tonight’s Presenters:
-Ken Camilleri from ICF International will present on New York City’s
Clean Heat Initiative
-Liz Eisenberg from Steven Winter Associates will present on the
Deutsche Bank study.
-Colleen Lonergan from Bright Power will present on the New Jersey
weatherization program for multi-family homes
-Chris Mahase from HPD will present on the recently launched NYC
Green House website
Leif Percifield from the Don’t Flush Me project whose goal is to allow
NYC residents to reduce the amount of pollution in the harbor by alerting
them when additional waste water might cause an overflow.
-Tom Sahagian from Power Concepts will present on the concept of
innovation in sustainability and whether or not that’s where our focus
should be.
-Caroline Samponaro from Transportation Alternatives will speak on
NYC’s bike share program and bike lane network in relationship to
innovations in building and real estate development
-Johanna Walczyk from the Supportive Housing Network of New York
will present on supportive housing residents and greening their homes
4. Ken Camilleri from ICF
International will present on
New York City’s Clean Heat
Initiative
5. Green Catwalk Forum Presentation
January 18, 2012
NYCleanHeat.org NYCleanHeat.org P-5
7. The Need to Eliminate Heavy Oil
PlaNYC sets out to achieve the cleanest air quality of any large U.S. City. Eliminating the use
of heavy oil is the single highest-impact step we can take towards this goal.
• ~10,000 buildings in NYC use heavy oil
• These buildings emit more soot pollution than all
cars and trucks in the city combined
• No other U.S. city allows heavy oil use for
heating and NYC consumption exceeds 40% of
total U.S. commercial sector sales
• Particulate matter and other pollutant
concentrations are greater in neighborhoods
with significant heavy oil usage
• These pollutants lead to adverse health effects,
especially in individuals with respiratory or
cardiovascular conditions
• Switching from heavy oil to ultra-low sulfur #2 oil
or natural gas lowers particulate matter by 80%
and heavy metals by 99%
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9. Rule Phasing Out Heavy Oil
• On April 21, 2011, after two years of stakeholder engagement, Mayor
Bloomberg finalized rules phasing out heavy heating oil. The rules will yield
significant near-term public health benefits while minimizing costs to buildings.
• The new rules require that:
– No new #6 or #4 boilers will be permitted, effective immediately
– No #6 oil permit renewals after July 1, 2012
– All boilers must use cleanest fuels (ULS #2 oil, gas, or equivalent) upon retirement or
by 2030, whichever is sooner
– Compliance waivers will be considered
• Near-term health benefits:
– More than half of the rule’s health benefits will be realized by 2015
– Each year thereafter:
– 130 lives will be saved
– 190 hospitalizations will be avoided
– 60 emergency room visits will be avoided
– 1,500 fewer people will die by 2031
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10. NYC Moves to Clean
• In tandem with developing the rule phasing out heavy oil, the City pursued legislation at
the State level and locally to require cleaner classes of #2 and #4 oil. The passage of these
laws was an integral part of the overall public health strategy.
• State Law Cleaning #2 Oil (A.8642-A/S.1145-C)
– Limits the sulfur content of #2 heating oil to 15 parts per million beginning July 1, 2012.
– Represents a 99% reduction in sulfur content, down from 2,000 ppm
– Will dramatically reduce air emissions from 70% of NYC households that use #2 oil
• Local Law Cleaning #4 Oil (LL 43 of 2009)
– Limits the sulfur content of #4 heating oil to 1,500 ppm beginning October 1, 2012
– Represents a 50% reduction in sulfur content, down from 3,000 pm
– Requires 2% biodiesel admixture in all heating oils
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11. Clean Heat Pilot
Focused on accelerating the adoption of cleaner fuels
• Achieve particulate matter reduction
• Realize public health benefits sooner
Pilot targets:
• Morningside Heights Neighborhood
• Top #6 oil users
• #6 building with immediate access to natural gas from Con Ed and
National Grid
Pilot goals:
• Identify what works and what needs to be addressed
• Gather data to understand what is happening in the market place
• Create processes or tools that would be necessary for full implementation
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12. Switch to No. 2 oil
Not every building can get natural gas
• Switch to No. 2 oil while waiting for gas line
• New low sulfur No. 4 oil and No. 2 oil closer in
price
• Reduction in maintenance costs
• Reduced oil consumption due to increased
boiler efficiency
• Issue with oil tank
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14. Participating Contractors
Clean Heat can connect you
with qualified contractors,
engineers, and vendors
Participants will meet
professional criteria and agree
to program requirements
Participants that fail to meet
standards will be removed
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16. Above: dirty boiler tubes. Below: Clean boiler tu
Layers of soot on boiler tubes
leads to decreased heat transfer
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17. EXAMPLE: OPERATING COST COMPARISON ASSUMING A 5% FUEL USAGE REDUCTION WITH NO. 2 OIL
COMPARED TO NO. 4 OIL:
No. 4 No. 2 Oil Approx. savings
(50,000 gallons) (47,500 gallons) with No. 2 oil
Fuel Cost $145,250 $145,378 -$128
(according to 2011 averages)
Electrical Cost $1,000 $0 $1,000
Boiler Cleaning $1,200 $600 $600
TOTAL $147,450 $145,978 $1472
Based on a conservative estimate of a 5% fuel usage reduction due to improved heat
transfer within the boiler and including the effect of the lower energy content of #2 oil
[i] Average prices for 2011 according to monthly averages provided by Castle Oil for the months of January to April 2011. The average price difference between No. 2 and
No. 4 oil was $0.15/gallon.
[ii] At. $2.91/gallon (price as of April 2011).
[iii] At $3.06/gallon (price as of April 2011).
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18. Case Studies will strengthen the case to
switch all the way to No. 2 (while waiting for
gas line)
Manhattan Coop building
• Burned 27,000 gallons of #6 oil in winter 2009/2010
• 10% fewer gallons consumed in 2010/2011 despite
increase in number of heating degree days
• Improved heat transfer in boiler
Seeking additional case study information
•Looking for buildings and/or contractors to share their
stories
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19. Information Resources Five Steps to Clean Heat
The following five steps provide a road map for buildings
Clean Heat website will be to stop burning #6 fuel oil. A part of a building conversion
launched in December there may be opportunities to reduce fuel costs, increase
efficiencies, mitigate environmental impacts and lower
your building’s operating costs.
Website will include case
Representatives from Clean Heat re available to help you
studies, step-by-step with any or all of the steps that will enable you to move
to a cleaner burning fuel
guides, and technical
resources Step 1. Know when you need to switch
Step 2. Understand your options
Website will also connect Step 3. Obtain Costs from a qualified
contractor
buildings with financing
Step 4. Connect with your fuel provider
and contractor resources Step 5. Evaluate your financing options
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20. Gas Distribution Upgrades
Aggregating properties for conversion to natural gas can lead to economies of
scale for system reinforcement and minimize gas connection costs
A program manager is needed to coordinate collective action
Large building with high fuel usage Large
passes utility revenue test; receives Gas Service Application Property
service extension for zero cost
Moderately sized building fails to Moderately
pass revenue test and must pay for Sized
cost of service extension
Properties
Group of buildings converting to gas
collectively pass revenue test and Conversion Cluster
receive service for zero-cost
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21. Efficiency Measures Are Crucial
To Increase Savings
• Best maintenance
practices
• Heat management system
• Separate hot water heater
• Steam and hot water pipe
insulation
• Radiator shut off valves
• Steam trap replacements
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22. Financing Opportunities
Clean Heat is working with major lenders to develop financing
mechanisms that address all sectors of the market
Equity financing
Traditional Loans (secured and unsecured)
Energy Service Agreements
Equipment Leasing
Existing City and State incentives
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23. Program Contacts
General Inquiries and project registration
• Email: cleanheat@icfi.com
• Phone: 212-656-9202
Ken Camilleri, Operations Manager
• Email: kcamilleri@icfi.com
• Office: 631-447-9532
• Cell: 631-219-8288
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24. Clean Heat in Action
Although the program has not officially launched we are already learning from
the market place about making the switch.
Program is fuel neutral
•Working with building on the switch to cleaner oil and natural
gas
What we are hearing
• Current price advantage of natural gas is making it an
attractive option for buildings
• Misconceptions exist about the cost of going to #2
Working to strengthen the case for No 2
• Reduction in electricity costs
• Reduction in maintenance costs
• Reduced consumption due to increased efficiency
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25. We want to work together
Help us make clean oil a significant contributor to clean heat
• Register your projects with the Clean Heat program
• Refer buildings to Clean Heat for assistance
• Share with us what you are hearing from the field
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27. Liz Eisenberg from Steven
Winter Associates will
present on the Deutsche
Bank study
28. Recognizing the Benefits of
Energy Efficiency in Multifamily Underwriting
The Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation & Living Cities
GreenHomeNYC| January 18, 2012
DEUTSCHE BANK / LIVING CITIES Building Energy Efficiency Data Report
29. challenge
chicken egg
upfront capital savings could help
required to unlock support capital,
savings potential if only credited in
lending process
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30. challenge A paucity of data concerning the
efficacy of energy retrofits
Lack of interaction between the
worlds of building science & finance
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31. Data collection
original projection: 75 projects
15,000 units
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32. Data collection
original projection: 75 projects
15,000 units
final count: 221 projects
21,000 units
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33. Data collection & analysis process
Obtain Process Organize Analyze Translate
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34. Data collection & analysis process
Obtain Process Organize Analyze Translate
Important metrics to inform underwriting
• Energy use intensity
• Dollar savings
• Realization rate
actual savings / projected savings = realization rate
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35. Central findings
1. Building retrofits save energy!
Portfolio-wide savings
fuel: Saved 19%
electric: Saved 7%
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36. Central findings
1. Building retrofits save energy!
2. Fuel measures save more than electric measures
average savings per unit
fuel: Saved $240
electric: Saved $50
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37. Central findings
1. Building retrofits save energy!
2. Fuel measures save more than electric measures
3. Actual savings are strongly correlated with pre-retrofit fuel
usage
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38. Central findings
1. Building retrofits save energy!
2. Fuel measures save more than electric measures
3. Actual savings are strongly correlated with pre-retrofit fuel
usage
4. Strategically capping projections can vastly improve a
portfolio’s realization rate
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39. Proof of concept: A key step in market transformation
Opportunity
• DBLC dataset & findings
• NYCEEC credit enhancement
• Living Cities grant
Objectives
• Refine underwriting methodology
• Pilot transactions in NYC
• Prove out concept
• Inform future scale-up
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40. The Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation & Living Cities
Building Energy Efficiency Data Report
DEUTSCHE BANK / LIVING CITIES Building Energy Efficiency Data Report
41. Colleen Lonergan from Bright
Power will present on the
New Jersey weatherization
program for multi-family
homes
42. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
BRIGHT POWER, INC.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE
ENERGY
11 HANOVER SQUARE, NEW YORK, NY
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43. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Recovery & Reinvestment Plan
Total Stimulus $5 Billion
NJ Weatherization Received $118.82 million
Plus $22.8 million for training and technical assistance
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Weatherization
Assistance Program (WAP)
Provides income qualified residents services to reduce
household energy consumption and reduce annual costs as well as
ensuring that all units pass health & safety codes deemed by the
Department of Energy (DOE).
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44. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Eligibility: Low Income households at or below the federal poverty level.
Distribution of Funds:
Properties can receive up to $5000 per eligible unit for approved energy
efficiency measures as well as $1500 for administrative usage.
Measures included in program:
Air sealing - weather stripping existing windows, doors and utility penetrations.
New windows and doors were necessary
Heating Upgrades
Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades (T8 retrofits and CFLs); photocells and
occupancy sensors.
Aerators for Kitchen Sinks, Bathroom Sinks and Shower Heads
Insulation in Attics and Crawl Spaces
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45. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Program Process
Energy Audit from DCA approved Energy Auditor
Energy Auditor Recommends Energy Efficiency Measures
Contractors Bid on approved Energy Efficiency Measures
to be installed.
Contractor Selected
Construction completed by Contractor
Post Construction Inspections by Energy Auditor
Health & Safety Inspections by Energy Auditor
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46. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Energy Auditor
Specification Provider
Project Manager
Post Construction/Health & Safety Inspector
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47. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Post Construction Inspections
1. Inspect work for proper installation.
2. Inspect and ensure efficacy of implemented
energy efficiency measures.
Health & Safety Inspections
1. Ensure all combustion appliances are working
properly and not emitting carbon monoxide
above approved levels.
2. Ensure there are no structural, electrical or
moisture issues in units and common
areas.
3. Ensure all units and building areas have working
smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
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48. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Offers interns opportunities to get
hands on experience with trained
professionals in the field that could Green Job Training Organization:
ultimately lead to jobs.
Assists training interns to get hands
on experience with green
businesses. Ultimately creating job
opportunities.
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49. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
Organizations providing green job training:
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50. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
Conclusion:
Households receive energy efficiency measures that
lower their expenses up to $413 annually.
Create community awareness about energy efficiency.
Provide hands on training and potential job
opportunities for green career hopefuls.
Recent college graduates
Unemployed
Career Changers
Previously incarcerated individuals
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51. NEW JERSEY WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
Colleen Lonergan
Post Construction Manager, NJ Weatherization Program
11 Hanover Square, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(212) 803-5868, ext 2011
(917) 868-2339
clonergan@brightpower.com
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52. Chris Mahase from HPD will
present on the recently
launched NYC Green House
website
54. NYC Green House
• Non technical guide for multifamily
owners and managers
• Developed by HPD in conjunction
with CPC and in collaboration with
public and private partners
• Promoting strong neighborhoods
and encouraging sustainable
practices as an economically
viable solution for building owners
www.nycgreenhouse.org • Targeted to buildings 5-75 units
• Provides a variety of tips and links
to further resources
WWW.NYCGREENHOUSE.ORG
WWW.NYCGREENHOUSE.ORG
55. NYC Carbon Profile
Image: http://www.fredmiranda.com/hosting/showphoto.php?photo=19339&sort=1&size=medium&cat=4797
• Buildings dominate New York City's carbon footprint
• Approximately 75 percent of New York City's carbon
emissions stem from buildings
• Existing buildings will make up 85% of real estate in 2030
WWW.NYCGREENHOUSE.ORG
WWW.NYCGREENHOUSE.ORG
56. Sample Tips
• CFLs will save you up to 25% on your
lighting bill
• Inspect radiators and vents to ensure they
are working properly
• Find walls or stud bays that are not filled and
have them insulated
• Install an Energy Star® rated boiler, it uses
about 6% less energy than a standard boiler
• Installing Energy Star® rated windows and
doors can reduce your energy bill by 15%
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58. Energy Audit Tips
• Energy audits can help calculate how
efficiently your building is using energy
• ConEd offers a free audit and free energy-
saving devices
• Find a listing of qualified energy auditors in
New York City:
http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Contractors
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59. Lowering Water Bills
• Select aerating faucets that can reduce water
flow rate by 50% without notice.
• Choose low-flow showerheads
• Renovate bathrooms with low-flow or dual
flush toilets
• Check for leaks and repair them promptly
• Replace your O-rings and washers to repair a
leaky sink
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60. Water Management
• Prevent mold by keeping water out of the building
• Keep gutters clean and clear to prevent floods
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62. Recycling & Managing Waste
• Check Department of Sanitation pick up
schedules for your building
• Notify your residents about garbage that can
be recycled
• Notify your residents of their recycling schedule
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63. Healthy Building Exteriors
• Learn to care for and protect the trees outside
your building
• Request a street tree:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/services/forestry/request
• Prevent garbage spills at the curb
• Keep your sidewalk in good shape
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64. Request a free tree-
it helps manage stormwater on your block
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66. Indoor Air Quality Tips
• Choose water-based caulks and adhesives
• Use low and zero VOC paints – they dry quickly
and have little or no odor
• Be aware that carpet can trap dust particles,
outdoor dirt and moisture
• Choose materials impervious to mold
and bacteria
• Look up certified green cleaning products on the
Green Seal website
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67. Contact
Christopher Mahase
Director of Sustainability
NYC Housing Preservation & Development
Phone: (212) 863-5066
Email: mahasec@hpd.nyc.gov
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68. Leif Percifield from the Don’t
Flush Me project whose goal
is to allow NYC residents to
reduce the amount of
pollution in the harbor by
alerting them when
additional waste water might
cause an overflow
89. Tom Sahagian from Power
Concepts will present on the
concept of innovation in
sustainable and whether or
not that’s where our focus
should be
90. Innovation Schminovation – Stop
Blathering About the Future and
Get On With Saving the Planet
Tom Sahagian
January 18, 2012
91. Available in 1981 Available After 1981
• Water-saving showerheads • Flat-Screen Monitors
• CFLs and T-8s • Constant Airflow Regulators
• Occupancy Sensors
• VFDs
• TRVs
• Efficient Motors
• BMS
• Rigid & Fiberglass Insulation
• Weatherstripping
• Modulating Burners
• Condensing Boilers
• Cogeneration
• Triple-pane Glazing
• Greywater Systems
• Solar Thermal and Electric
• VAV HVAC
• LEDs
92. You Think These Are New?
• Passivhaus – Norman Saunders built a house in
Massachusetts with no heating system in 1981
• Quadruple Glazing – Visionwall started making
products in 1986
• Blower doors – First marketed in 1980
• Infrared Cameras – Marketed by Agema as early
as 1973
• Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers – Marketed pre-1982
93. Automobile MPG – A Record of
Astounding Improvement
1981 MPG 2012 MPG
Chevy Impala 19 22
Chevy Malibu 18 20
Ford Mustang 23 23
Honda Accord 27 26
Honda Civic 32 31
Toyota Corolla 28 30
Subaru Wagon 25 22
VW Jetta 41 34
Source: EPA
94. Conclusion
• Stop waiting for the big technological
breakthrough
• Cost-effective energy-efficiency projects are
plentiful
• With 30+ year-old technology we can cut energy
use up to 50% cost-effectively -- TODAY
• Don’t let the pace of technological development
mask the need to change personal behavior and
cultural attitudes
96. Caroline Samponaro from
Transportation Alternatives
will speak on NYC’s bike
share program and bike lane
network in relationship to
innovations in building and
real estate development
97.
98. Bicycles as Transport 11.17.2010 Brooklyn Public Library
Bicycle Transportation & Development in NYC:
Is the Future Green?
Caroline Samponaro
Transportation Alternatives
January 18, 2012
caroline@transalt.org
www.transalt.org
99. About Transportation Alternatives
Our mission is to reclaim New York City's streets
from the automobile, and to advocate for bicycling, walking
and public transit as the best transportation alternatives.
• EST: 1973
• Members: 8,000
• Staff: 20
• Street Activists: 25,000
• Volunteers: Droves
100. New York:
6,000 miles of streets
Over 12,000 miles of sidewalks
=
80% of NYC’s public space
Source: New York City Department of Transportation 2008
118. Johanna Walczyk from the
Supportive Housing Network
of New York will present on
supportive housing residents
and greening their homes
119. “Living Green”
A Tenant Education Pilot Program
by The Supportive Housing Network of New York
GreenHomeNYC
January 18, 2011
Johanna Walczyk, Program Analyst
120. Supportive Housing provides stable housing for some of the most
vulnerable populations; the Supportive Housing Network of New
York works so that our members can achieve their missions
Supportive housing is affordable
housing with on-site services and
case management staff
“The Network” is nonprofit
membership organization
representing over 200 supportive
housing providers across the state
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121. The Living Green Pilot Program is a result of the
Network’s Weatherization Assistance Program
(WAP) Community Partnership
The Network partnered with the
Association for Energy
Affordability (AEA) to weatherize
over 2,500 units of supportive,
affordable, and transitional
housing in the greater NYC region
The Network was committed to
expanding the energy saving
process beyond WAP
construction; did not want the
energy saving process to end
when construction was complete
122. Living Green Pilot Program is dedicated to the
idea that tenants and staff are integral
components in the green retrofit process
The Network hired an Environmental Psychologist to help
develop a conservation education pilot program
“Living Green” was based on the Community Based Social
Marketing theory
“Understand tenants attitudes and behaviors towards
conservation and develop a building specific program that fits
their needs.”
Three recently retrofitted buildings
were chosen for Living Green
Pilot Program
K&L Apartments – Senior Affordable Housing
Mercy Gardens – Supportive Housing for Single Women
Clinton Residence – Supportive Housing for Formerly
Homeless Individuals
123. Each pilot building had a specialized
tenant education program
Network staff surveyed building staff on perceived tenant
habits in building
Met with tenants to identify tenant issues in the building and
to develop effective educational tactics
Focused on conservation issues relevant to each building to
develop a four session educational series
Created lesson plans and materials for each building;
conducted sessions with the help of building staff
Awarded tenants for participation; evaluated
program with tenants and staff
124. Lesson plans ranged from climate change
presentations to hands-on, conservation
related crafts
Living Green at K&L
Apartments presented
images to connect the
importance of saving energy
to the impacts of climate
change
Mercy Gardens tenants
signed pledges to save water
and electricity
Clinton Residence residents
created magnets for PTAC
units and light switch plates
125. Thank you! Learn more!
Managing Lean and Green Series:
“Tenant Education: Lessons Learned”
Tuesday March 13th at 10:00AM – 12:00PM
The Network, along with other affordable housing providers,
will present the lessons learned from Living Green and other
tenant education programs
Contact: Johanna Walczyk, Program Analyst
jwalczyk@shnny.org (646) 619-9650
Ariel Krasnow, Director of Green Housing
akrasnow@shnny.org (646) 619-9649
Visit our website! www.shnny.org/green-housing-initiative/