Climate Solutions Summit Draws More than 300 to New Paltz from Across the Region and the State
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Michaela Ciovacco2019-04-22 07:51:502019-05-20 12:47:26Everyday is Earth Day with these 12 Ways to Take ActionClean Energy Calendar
october, 2019
octAll DayoctACTION ITEM: Demand Energy Efficiency for All New Yorkers!
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Energy efficiency means less fracking, decreased emissions, cleaner air, healthier communities, and lower bills. Tell Governor Cuomo and his Public Service Commission to
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Energy efficiency means less fracking, decreased emissions, cleaner air, healthier communities, and lower bills.
Tell Governor Cuomo and his Public Service Commission to make energy efficiency mandates that benefit all New Yorkers.
Our energy system needs major changes. Fossil fuel development and use are driving climate disasters all over the world, while energy costs push vulnerable New Yorkers out of their homes. This is why it’s so important to use less energy to meet our needs —improving the energy efficiency of our buildings and homes is a necessary step for us to get to a fully renewable energy system that works for all New Yorkers.
Earlier this year, Governor Cuomo announced a new energy efficiency standard, and the Public Service Commission asked the utilities to come up with plans to meet the new standard. Grassroots groups and community organizations made many well-documented calls to make energy efficiency measures accessible to low income New Yorkers, and the utilities ignored these calls.
That’s completely unacceptable. There’s too much at stake. That’s why we need the Public Service Commission to mandate the following commonsense measures:
1. Make money available for health measures like asbestos and mold remediation, and ensure that the evaluation processes agencies use fully incorporate all the societal benefits of serving low income households.
2. Our state agencies, NYSERDA and the DPS, along with the utilities, should develop and pilot an inclusive finance model for residents of New York who struggle to take out a loan. No one should be excluded from the health, safety, and financial benefits of energy efficiency.
3. New climate legislation passed in New York sets a mandate that at least 35% of clean energy benefits go to disadvantaged communities, while codifying a more aspirational goal of 40% of benefits. However, the new law only requires that 20% of new ratepayer funds should be invested in LMI communities for energy efficiency. For a just transition to a clean energy economy, a minimum of 40% of new funds should be directed to benefit low-to-moderate-income households and disadvantaged communities.
4. Public comment processes need to be easily accessible to residents who may not be well versed in the technical aspects of the topic at hand. LMI program creation by NYSERDA and the PSC must be designed in collaboration with the communities that these programs will serve. The process for integration of suggestions must be transparent. Where input is not incorporated, agencies should say why not. We refuse to let our participation create legitimacy for stakeholder processes if our communities aren’t actually being heard.
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Month Long Event (october)
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octAll DayoctACTION ITEM: Demand Energy Efficiency for All New Yorkers!
Event Details
Energy efficiency means less fracking, decreased emissions, cleaner air, healthier communities, and lower bills. Tell Governor Cuomo and his Public Service Commission to
Event Details
Energy efficiency means less fracking, decreased emissions, cleaner air, healthier communities, and lower bills.
Tell Governor Cuomo and his Public Service Commission to make energy efficiency mandates that benefit all New Yorkers.
Our energy system needs major changes. Fossil fuel development and use are driving climate disasters all over the world, while energy costs push vulnerable New Yorkers out of their homes. This is why it’s so important to use less energy to meet our needs —improving the energy efficiency of our buildings and homes is a necessary step for us to get to a fully renewable energy system that works for all New Yorkers.
Earlier this year, Governor Cuomo announced a new energy efficiency standard, and the Public Service Commission asked the utilities to come up with plans to meet the new standard. Grassroots groups and community organizations made many well-documented calls to make energy efficiency measures accessible to low income New Yorkers, and the utilities ignored these calls.
That’s completely unacceptable. There’s too much at stake. That’s why we need the Public Service Commission to mandate the following commonsense measures:
1. Make money available for health measures like asbestos and mold remediation, and ensure that the evaluation processes agencies use fully incorporate all the societal benefits of serving low income households.
2. Our state agencies, NYSERDA and the DPS, along with the utilities, should develop and pilot an inclusive finance model for residents of New York who struggle to take out a loan. No one should be excluded from the health, safety, and financial benefits of energy efficiency.
3. New climate legislation passed in New York sets a mandate that at least 35% of clean energy benefits go to disadvantaged communities, while codifying a more aspirational goal of 40% of benefits. However, the new law only requires that 20% of new ratepayer funds should be invested in LMI communities for energy efficiency. For a just transition to a clean energy economy, a minimum of 40% of new funds should be directed to benefit low-to-moderate-income households and disadvantaged communities.
4. Public comment processes need to be easily accessible to residents who may not be well versed in the technical aspects of the topic at hand. LMI program creation by NYSERDA and the PSC must be designed in collaboration with the communities that these programs will serve. The process for integration of suggestions must be transparent. Where input is not incorporated, agencies should say why not. We refuse to let our participation create legitimacy for stakeholder processes if our communities aren’t actually being heard.
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21oct6:00 pm8:00 pm#BeesLoveSolar at Rough Draft: Kingston, NY
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Worried about the bees? 🐝 Pollinator species like bees are being threatened by habitat loss and pesticide usage, at the same time the changing
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Worried about the bees? 🐝 Pollinator species like bees are being threatened by habitat loss and pesticide usage, at the same time the changing climate means we need to swiftly shift our energy economy from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy. What if we could tackle both these problems head-on with one solution, in a way that benefits people and bees alike? What if that solution was also delicious? 🍯
Join Cal Trumann of SunCommon at Rough Draft in Kingston for an evening of sweet stories, science, and solutions, all about Pollinator-Friendly Solar, an idea championed in the U.S. by the Center for Pollinators in Energy and popular for decades in Europe and the UK. Hear stories from beekeepers, bakers, and breweries taking advantage of this low-tech/high-tech synergy. Sample Hudson Valley honey beers and other local treats. Discover how planting your own pollinator garden can be an easy and beautiful way to make a difference, and learn about the potential to multiply that impact exponentially by making bee and butterfly habitat at large-scale solar arrays!
Sign in when you arrive to take home a free copy of Attracting Native Pollinators: Protecting North America’s Bees and Butterflies from invertebrate conservation nonprofit The Xerces Society. 15 copies of this beautiful resource will be handed out to attendees, purchased right from Rough Draft’s bookshelves! (One per household, please.) If you prefer we donate your copy to a local school, just let us know at sign-in.
This event is free with food or drink purchase from the bar. Rough Draft offers beer, wine, hard cider, coffee, tea, and soft drinks, as well as assorted baked goods. Please, no outside food or drink.
If you can’t make it to Rough Draft that night, not to worry, we’ll be live streaming the event on Facebook! Unfortunately, current technology limitations mean that watching the stream will not come with delicious honey-beer tastings – for that, you’ll need to attend in person! 🍻
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(Monday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Suncommon866-452-7652 13 Hook Road Rhinebeck, NY 12572
22oct(oct 22)9:00 am23(oct 23)4:00 pmAWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, Boston
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The AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference program has cultivated a dedicated and thriving global community of top developers and experts, making it the
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The AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference program has cultivated a dedicated and thriving global community of top developers and experts, making it the largest and most successful gathering of offshore wind energy professionals in the United States. Join us in Boston for a timely and relevant educational program, and top-notch networking.
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22 (Tuesday) 9:00 am - 23 (Wednesday) 4:00 pm
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Boston Park Plaza, Boston, MA
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23oct6:00 pm8:00 pmPublic Meeting on Climate and Transportation - Suffolk County
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Please register with your email address to attend the October 23, 2019 Public Meeting on Climate and Transportation. The State Departments of Environmental
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Please register with your email address to attend the October 23, 2019 Public Meeting on Climate and Transportation.
The State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Transportation (DOT) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are conducting public outreach to inform New York’s participation in a multi-state initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector with the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). DEC, DOT, and NYSERDA are seeking input from the public regarding New York’s potential participation in a regional program designed to reduce emissions, boost the economy, improve public health, and achieve fair and equitable outcomes for underserved communities and transportation-related businesses.
The states participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative have released a framework for a draft regional policy proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and are seeking public feedback. The framework can be reviewed at https://www.transportationandclimate.org/sites/default/files/TCI-Framework_10-01-2019.pdf. We invite the public to submit input to the TCI portal at https://www.transportationandclimate.org/main-menu/tci-regional-policy-design-stakeholder-input-form. Background materials are available at https://www.transportationandclimate.org/main-menu/tcis-regional-policy-design-process-2019.
In addition, DEC, DOT and NYSERDA are conducting public meetings to better understand various perspectives on New York’s potential participation in a regional policy. The agencies will also seek input on alternative or complementary strategies to reduce emissions from transportation.
Please join us for this evening meeting on October 23 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the offices of the Suffolk County Water Authority located at 260 Motor Parkway, in Hauppauge, New York. Additional information is available on the DEC website https://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/99223.html. Questions can be directed to climateandtransportation@dec.ny.gov or to Pam Hadad-Hurst or Jason Pandich at 518-402-2794.
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(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
23oct8:15 pm11:00 pmSunCommon Presents: Artifishal - Rhinebeck
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Upstate Films and Suncommon co-present this FREE documentary screening about the challenges ecologists and conservationists face in the lucrative salmon-hatchery industry. The commercial seafood supply
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Upstate Films and Suncommon co-present this FREE documentary screening about the challenges ecologists and conservationists face in the lucrative salmon-hatchery industry.
The commercial seafood supply chain is complex and often produces unreliable information. To highlight the high stakes of this industry and help viewers understand how to responsibly source their seafood, Artifishal talks to leading scientists and fish-conservation groups. Positing that hatcheries and open-water fish farms are driving wild fish to extinction around the world, the film documents the high cost of our reliance on human-engineered solutions, explores our loss of faith in nature, and shows how communities and ecosystems are impacted as wild salmon slide toward extinction.
Watch the official Artifishal trailer here (Warning: Some viewers may find images in the trailer disturbing. Discretion advised)
RSVP to the event on our Facebook
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(Wednesday) 8:15 pm - 11:00 pm
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Suncommon866-452-7652 13 Hook Road Rhinebeck, NY 12572
24oct8:30 am4:30 pmHeat Pumps: The Centerpiece of Clean Heating & Cooling - Albany
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John Ciovacco is a mechanical engineer focused on the design and installation of Clean Heating & Cooling solutions. He is very active
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John Ciovacco is a mechanical engineer focused on the design and installation of Clean Heating & Cooling solutions. He is very active in building the heat pump industry and policy initiatives in the Northeast. In this seminar John will discuss why heat pumps will be the main source of heat, hot water and AC in buildings as a way to meet our aggressive regional energy and climate goals. The seminar is presented by Halfmoon Seminars and CEU credits are available.
Access the full agenda and register for the seminar here.
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(Thursday) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Aztech Geothermal518-309-2000 5 McCrea Hill Road, Suite #200, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
24oct12:30 pm5:00 pmEnergy Solutions For Economic Success - Nichols, NY
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Title: Energy Solutions for Economic Success DRAFT AGENDA 12:30 – 1 pm Registration 1 – 1:10 pm Welcome Jen Gregory, Southern Tier 8 Regional Board 1:20
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Title: Energy Solutions for Economic Success
DRAFT AGENDA
12:30 – 1 pm Registration
1 – 1:10 pm Welcome Jen Gregory, Southern Tier 8 Regional Board
1:20 – 1:30 Project Overview Ed Flynn, Barbara Johnston
LaBella Associates Overview of the Regional Energy Infrastructure Assessment & Strategy scope and schedule; Key findings from infrastructure assessment and analysis of business and economic development needs; Draft goals and policies.
1:30 – 2:30 pm Utility & Regulator Roundtable NYSEG: Joe Rizzo & others from
NYSERDA, Public Service Commission, National Grid,
Municipal Electric,
Electricity Coop Informational presentations and a roundtable discussion will increase understanding of the regulations, policies and government incentives that drive investment in energy infrastructure and new technologies as well as maintenance and improvement of existing infrastructure. The discussions will address the impact of NYS policies such as REV and the Clean Energy Standard, the role of the NY Public Service Commission (PSC), Federal reliability requirements, and the unique role of municipal electric and electricity cooperatives in meeting infrastructure needs in the Southern Tier 8 region.
2:30 – 3:30 pm Energy Solutions – Case Studies Michael Barbasch, LaBella Associates
Stuart Bailey, LaBella Associates Energy engineers specializing in innovative energy solutions will present case studies of projects that have been successful in addressing energy infrastructure needs. Topics will include:
Wood pellet fired district heating system; energy efficiency and optimization; and solar + storage.
3:30 – 4 pm Networking Break Attendees opportunity to visit exhibits and network with the presenters and partners.
4 – 5 pm Path Forward NYSEG: Joe Rizzo, Economic Development Program
NYSERDA, Empire State Development, NYPA Representatives from utilities and agencies that offer financial incentives for energy investment will share tips and strategies for businesses and municipalities seeking funding to evaluate or implement energy solutions.
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(Thursday) 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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24oct3:00 pm6:00 pmPublic Meeting on Climate and Transportation - New York City
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Please register with your email address to attend the October 24, 2019 Public Meeting on Climate and Transportation. The State Departments of Environmental
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Please register with your email address to attend the October 24, 2019 Public Meeting on Climate and Transportation.
The State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Transportation (DOT) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are conducting public outreach to inform New York’s participation in a multi-state initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector with the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). DEC, DOT, and NYSERDA are seeking input from the public regarding New York’s potential participation in a regional program designed to reduce emissions, boost the economy, improve public health, and achieve fair and equitable outcomes for underserved communities and transportation-related businesses.
The states participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative have released a framework for a draft regional policy proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and are seeking public feedback. The framework can be reviewed at https://www.transportationandclimate.org/sites/default/files/TCI-Framework_10-01-2019.pdf. We invite the public to submit input to the TCI portal at https://www.transportationandclimate.org/main-menu/tci-regional-policy-design-stakeholder-input-form. Background materials are available at https://www.transportationandclimate.org/main-menu/tcis-regional-policy-design-process-2019.
In addition, DEC, DOT and NYSERDA are conducting public meetings to better understand various perspectives on New York’s potential participation in a regional policy. The agencies will also seek input on alternative or complementary strategies to reduce emissions from transportation.
Please join us for this evening meeting on October 24 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the offices of the Department of Public Service located at 90 Church Street in New York, NY. Additional information is available on the DEC website https://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/99223.html. Questions can be directed to climateandtransportation@dec.ny.gov or to Pam Hadad-Hurst or Jason Pandich at 518-402-2794.
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(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
24oct5:30 pm7:30 pmHallowgreen: Clean Energy Tips & Treats - Kingston
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It's Halloween season, and if you're like us you probably can't think of any scarier monster than climate change. Spooked by your
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It’s Halloween season, and if you’re like us you probably can’t think of any scarier monster than climate change. Spooked by your electric bill? Haunted by your carbon footprint? Freaked out by the fossil fuel skeletons in your closet? 💀
Join New Yorkers for Clean Power, SunCommon, Heat Smart Ulster-Sullivan, Sustainable Hudson Valley, other local environmental community groups, and a broad range of clean energy and energy efficiency providers for an interactive and empowering evening of tips and treats to help you green your home and life! 💡
We’ll have fun music, a small assortment of drinks and snacks, and approachable experts in their Halloween best ready to talk to you about your particular needs. Discuss solar energy, geothermal and air-source heating and cooling, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, local community-scale climate action, and ways to reduce your own family’s carbon footprint. There will be a coloring station for kids, including a Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag activity, with info and treats at every table to take home. 🎃
On the hour at 6 and 7 pm, we’ll have rapid-fire 3-4 minute presentations from each organization about what they do, to help you decide which tables to visit. Kids are welcome, and Halloween costumes are encouraged. Come get the info you need to green-up your life in a laid-back, fun setting, and step into the fall season ready to turn over a new, renewable leaf! 🍁
If you’d like to be added to our exhibitors, please fill out this form, and we’ll be in touch: https://forms.gle/sm9voda47nxjwV9o6
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(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
28oct8:00 am5:00 pmThe Sustainable Energy Expo - Syracuse
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Learn from world-changing thinkers and innovators in the sustainable energy community The buildings of the future will run on clean energy, and
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Learn from world-changing thinkers and innovators in the sustainable energy community
The buildings of the future will run on clean energy, and the Sustainable Energy Expo is a great opportunity for building owners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers and local government officials to learn from the experts about the latest advances in solar energy, geothermal systems, air-source heat pumps and the myriad financing options that are now available for retrofits and new construction. $75 registration includes breakfast, lunch and a full day of exhibits and seminars at this important one-day event. Exhibit space and sponsorships are also available. More information & attendee registration here
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(Monday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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28oct6:00 pm9:00 pmPublic Meeting on Climate and Transportation - Buffalo
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Please register with your email address to attend the October 28, 2019 Public Meeting on Climate and Transportation. The State Departments of Environmental
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Please register with your email address to attend the October 28, 2019 Public Meeting on Climate and Transportation.
The State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Transportation (DOT) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are conducting public outreach to inform New York’s participation in a multi-state initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector with the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). DEC, DOT, and NYSERDA are seeking input from the public regarding New York’s potential participation in a regional program designed to reduce emissions, boost the economy, improve public health, and achieve fair and equitable outcomes for underserved communities and transportation-related businesses.
The states participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative have released a framework for a draft regional policy proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and are seeking public feedback. The framework can be reviewed at https://www.transportationandclimate.org/sites/default/files/TCI-Framework_10-01-2019.pdf. We invite the public to submit input to the TCI portal at https://www.transportationandclimate.org/main-menu/tci-regional-policy-design-stakeholder-input-form. Background materials are available at https://www.transportationandclimate.org/main-menu/tcis-regional-policy-design-process-2019.
In addition, DEC, DOT and NYSERDA are conducting public meetings to better understand various perspectives on New York’s potential participation in a regional policy. The agencies will also seek input on alternative or complementary strategies to reduce emissions from transportation.
Please join us for this evening meeting on October 28 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at School 77 located at 429 Plymouth Avenue, Suite 1 in Buffalo, New York. Additional information is available on the DEC website https://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/99223.html. Questions can be directed to climateandtransportation@dec.ny.gov or to Pam Hadad-Hurst or Jason Pandich at 518-402-2794.
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(Monday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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School 77 429 Plymouth Avenue, Suite 1 Buffalo, NY 14213
28oct7:00 pm8:30 pmCan Utility-Scale Geothermal Replace Gas in the Commonwealth? - Boston
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Environmentalists, community groups and gas companies are working together to create solutions to the climate crisis. We have developed a way for gas
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Environmentalists, community groups and gas companies are working together to create solutions to the climate crisis.
We have developed a way for gas companies to go electric while still delivering heat through pipes under the ground. The fuel is renewable and safe. The transformation can happen along whole streets at a time to deliver energy for all at a lower cost.
HEET has evaluated the potential with a state-wide independent feasibility study and gathered global experts together to help describe our practical path forward. Come join us to learn about the HEET Grid and how Massachusetts can lead the way.
In times of crisis, when many things seem impossible, sometimes we are fortunate enough to find an innovative way forward.
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(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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30oct9:00 am3:00 pmNYC Solar Schools Professional Learning- Elementary Schools 2019-2020
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The NYC DOE Office of Sustainability and the STEM Department are partnering again for the NYC Solar Schools Education Program. NYC DOE Elementary School
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The NYC DOE Office of Sustainability and the STEM Department are partnering again for the NYC Solar Schools Education Program.
NYC DOE Elementary School teachers, grades 3-5, are invited to attend the NYC Solar Schools Education Program. Workshops take place during school hours from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm. This program is FREE for interested teachers; all costs are covered by the DOE through funding from the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).
Professional Learning Training Dates:
Bronx Elementary: Wednesday 10/30/19, Friday 1/31/20- Location TBD
Queens Elementary: Tuesday 12/3/19, Monday 1/13/20- The NY Hall of Science
Staten Island Elementary: Tuesday 11/12/19, Monday 2/3/20- Location TBD
Brooklyn Elementary: Tuesday 11/5/19 Election Day, Wednesday 1/29/19- Location TBD
Training includes two on-site full day workshops, plus 1 afterschool webinar.
Time: 9:00 am- 3:00 pm.
All participating teachers will be provided with the training, curriculum, and other resources they need to integrate solar content and activities into their coursework. Free materials toolkits will be provided, and teachers can receive CTLE credits for attending.
Are you using Amplify? Discover how Solar One’s Green Design Lab lessons can compliment your Amplify curriculum with even more hands-on and place based activities.
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(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Multiple Locations, NYC
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Solar One212.505.6050
30oct1:15 pm2:45 pmFarming Methods That Thrive in a Decarbonized World - Webinar
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Technology is transforming nearly every aspect of our modern lives, and farming is no exception. The produce on your table tonight will have
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(Wednesday) 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
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Your computer or phone
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