LEED Green Associate Training

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a green-rating point system, or a scorecard.  The more energy efficient and sustainable a building is, the more points it will earn.  To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping students pass their respective exam at a 100% pass rate. … Continue reading LEED Green Associate Training

Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host Valentine's Day tours of the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The Digester Egg Tour includes an overview of the wastewater treatment process and tour of the digester eggs.  Guests will be treated to unobstructed views of the iconic Manhattan skyline from the observation deck, a glass-enclosed … Continue reading Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

Breaking Down the Business of Solar: Policies and Technologies

As the solar industry develops and matures, corporate entities with large portfolios must navigate the sometimes convoluted market.  This roundtable will evaluate the business case for the solar market including identifying and monitoring lucrative projects while taking advantage of available incentives and decreasing solar panel prices. When: Thursday, February 12, 2015 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM … Continue reading Breaking Down the Business of Solar: Policies and Technologies

NY Green Bank: Looking Back on Its First Year and Plans for the Future

Join Caroline Angoorly, Chief Operating Officer of NY Green Bank, and Paul Francis, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Guarini Center, for a look back at the New York Green Bank's first year in operation and plans for the future.  With its initial capital allocated to transactions agreed to in principle, what's ahead for the Bank … Continue reading NY Green Bank: Looking Back on Its First Year and Plans for the Future