Clean Energy Calendar
october, 2024
05oct10:00 am1:00 pmFree Paper Shredding!
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Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha invites you to Shred Your Documents for Free! On Saturday Oct 5th, their office will be hosting a
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Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha invites you to Shred Your Documents for Free!
On Saturday Oct 5th, their office will be hosting a free mobile paper shredding event, to help people get rid of their documents in a way that protects both the environment and their sensitive information.
The following local organizations will also be present to offer information on recycling and composting, clean energy home upgrades, and senior resources:
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Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency
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Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub (CCE)
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Mid-Hudson Energy Transition
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StateWide Senior Action Council
Rain or shine, bring your paper documents to shred them securely. Your documents will be shredded with advanced cross-cut technology that ensures comprehensive and secure document destruction. The shredded materials will then provided to paper mills for recycling and repurposing, avoiding the need for incineration.
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
Location
Kingston Library Parking Lot
61 Crown Street
05oct1:30 pm4:30 pmSoon is Now
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SOON IS NOW is festival of climate change and eco themed live performance and art in Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park,
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SOON IS NOW is festival of climate change and eco themed live performance and art in Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, a former industrial site and brownfield transformed into an ecologically sustainable park on the Hudson River in Beacon, NY. The performances are curated throughout the park where audiences experience them on a walking tour.
Based on the belief that art can reach the hearts and minds of audiences on this most urgent and overwhelming challenge of our time, SOON IS NOW invites the public into this space of evocative live performance and art to inspire deeper awareness of climate change and its impacts. Local environmental groups will provide education and outreach. There will be creative activities to engage adults and children. Local artists on the program include Edwin Torres, Elizabeth Castagna, Andrew Brehm, Martin Fowler, Alex Waterman, Lori Merhige, Twinkle Burke and Jojo Gonzalez.
Schedule:
1:30/4pm – Join us for workshops: a drawing exercise for children and a Mugwort walk and tea service.
2pm – Visit our visual arts exhibition and environmental groups who are tabling.
2:30/2:50/3:10 – sign up to go on one of 3 walking tours of all of the short performances in Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park. Experience theater, experimental performance, art, music in the landscape of the park. Walking tours are approximately 45 minutes long.
Parking is free in the park and also in the Beacon Metro North train station, a short walk to the park.
Free outdoor event, RSVP not required. Learn more at soonisnow.org
Time
(Saturday) 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm ET
Location
Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park
23 Long Dock
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06oct10:00 am2:00 pmNY Capital District Drive Electric Week & Sustainability Fair
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
Location
Schenectady City Hall/Schenectady Greenmarket
105 Jay Street
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The built environment is responsible for about 42% of carbon emissions worldwide. How do we change that? Climate change affects all
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The built environment is responsible for about 42% of carbon emissions worldwide. How do we change that? Climate change affects all of us, but hits disadvantaged communities hardest. Learn the power you as an architect, engineer, client, builder, or part of the construction industry have to make a difference. Hear from six distinguished speakers how you can change your practice and have an impact. Engage in hands-on roundtable discussions. Network with other architects, design professionals, clients, and builders over coffee, beverages and box lunch included in your registration. Learn about new materials and equipment from our sponsors. Enjoy the beautiful 2,000-acre campus of The Cary Institute and tour its buildings which are a lesson in the evolution of sustainable architecture.
Ticket Prices:
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Students – $15
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Associate Members – $30
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AIA Members – $40
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Non-Members – $50
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Prices increase by $10 after September 25. 2024
Morning Session:
Bill Caplan, Assoc AIA, engineer, innovator and author of “THWART CLIMATE CHANGE NOW: Reducing Embodied Carbon Brick by Brick” will show us that reducing embodied carbon is the next crucial tool in the architect’s power to fight back against climate change.
Ken Levenson, Executive Director of the Passive House Network, will help you understand how the Passive House movement offers architects and owners a revolutionary, holistic way to create homes that are energy efficient, comfortable, and affordable.
Christina Griffin, AIA, LEED AP APB+C, CPHC, Principal of CGA Studio, who has actively promoted sustainable design through her civic engagement and collaboration within the design and construction community, will show us how to embrace building science to design low-carbon environments.
Afternoon Session:
Tour of the Cary Institute: It was initially designed in 1978 by Malcom Wells, the founder of the green building movement. In 2022, a renovation and expansion designed by Bruce Becker was completed, with LEED Platinum, Living Building Future Zero Carbon, Zero Energy, and Core Green certification.
Bruce Becker, FAIA, will show you how his firm designs and develops projects that are social and environmental game-changers: restoring underutilized historic buildings and transforming urban sites to enrich and revitalize communities. He will share examples of his projects including the renovation of and addition to the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and net zero adaptive re-use of existing icons such as the Hotel Marcel in New Haven.
Dr. Sharon Sutton, FAIA, Distinguished visiting professor of Architecture, Parsons School of Design, educator, author, and citizen architect with worldwide reach who has shifted the profession of architecture toward a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive future. She will share her work on community-based participatory research and design with a special emphasis on low-income and minority youth and other disenfranchised populations.
Illya Azaroff, FAIA, National AIA President Elect 2025, COP 28 Delegation Chair. Professor in practice at New York City College of Technology (CUNY) and founding principal of +LAB architect PLLC, will talk about his mission to build resilient capacity in response to climate change and natural disasters, and design a sustainable, regenerative future while giving underserved communities greater voice and visibility.
Time
(Monday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm ET
Location
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
2801 Sharon Turnpike
07oct4:00 pm5:00 pmSucceeding with Federal Funding: Experiences From the Field
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The Energy democracy project is excited to invite you to our webinar, "Succeeding with Federal Funding: Experiences From the Field,” which
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The Energy democracy project is excited to invite you to our webinar, “Succeeding with Federal Funding: Experiences From the Field,” which will take place on Monday, October 7th at 4pm ET, 3pm CT, 2pm MT, 1pm PT, and 12pm AK.
Join to learn how grassroots organizations across the country have been leveraging federal funding to bring resources to their communities and build capacity to fight for energy democracy! There will also be a variety of panelists from energy-focused initiatives and non-profits. These include Craig Ickler from Cleveland Owns, Jessica Travis from the Climate and Energy Project, and Crystal Huang from People Power Solar Cooperative. Mmakgantsi “Mak” Mafojane and Sarah Gakenia Cleveland will also be joining us from the People’s Solar Energy Fund.
Register for the event here.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location
Online
Online presentation
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09oct4:00 pm7:00 pmOrganic Fruit Production
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Co-hosted with Mid-Hudson CRAFT, come learn about organic orchard production and what it is like to maintain a split operation. We’ll start with a tour of the farm and finish
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Co-hosted with Mid-Hudson CRAFT, come learn about organic orchard production and what it is like to maintain a split operation. We’ll start with a tour of the farm and finish with a social hour hosted by NOFA-NY.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Location
Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Rd
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13oct12:00 pm3:00 pmEnergy Efficiency 101, Lunch and Learn!
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SAVE THE DATE! October 13th 12pm-3pm. Theodore Young
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SAVE THE DATE! October 13th 12pm-3pm. Theodore Young Community Center, 2nd Fl.
- Find out how to reduce energy usage.
- Learn how to secure funding for energy efficiency projects from ConEd, New York State and the Federal Government.
Register here.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location
Theodore D Young Community Center, 2nd Floor
32 Manhattan Ave
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Please join NYSERDA on Wednesday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET for an offshore wind webinar as part of NYSERDA’s Learning from
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Please join NYSERDA on Wednesday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET for an offshore wind webinar as part of NYSERDA’s Learning from the Experts series. In this webinar, Dr. William Bailey, Dr. Benjamin Cotts, and Dr. Pamela Dopart with Exponent will discuss electromagnetic fields from offshore wind energy generation and how potential health effects are assessed.
Learning from the Experts is an educational webinar series hosted by NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team, featuring independent experts speaking on key offshore wind topics, including wind farm technologies, development practices, regulatory processes, and research initiatives. Visit NYSERDA’s Learning from the Experts webpage for more information on the webinar series.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location
Online
Online presentation
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New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)info@nyserda.ny.gov 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399
21octAll Day232024 ASHRAE Decarbonization Conference: Decarbonizing Existing Tall Buildings
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The 2024 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Decarbonization Conference will be an information and idea exchange between
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The 2024 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Decarbonization Conference will be an information and idea exchange between stakeholders in the built environment industry concerning the timely and important topic of reducing carbon emissions from existing buildings in cold climates. The focus for the conference will be replicable decarbonization technical solutions for existing large and tall buildings, where the density of construction makes this sector one of the most difficult to decarbonize. The conference will highlight substantial global activities and research driving decarbonization demonstrations, and technical and financial case studies for large building solutions.
Time
october 21 (Monday) - 23 (Wednesday) ET
Location
The Sheraton Times Square
811 7th Avenue, West 53rd Street
Organizer
ASHRAE Learning InstituteGovAffairs@ASHRAE.org 180 Technology Parkway NW Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
21octAll Day23New York City NY-GEO 2024
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The New York Brooklyn Bridge Marriott October 21-23, 2024 will host a two-day conference with sessions and tracks, the NY-GEO Annual Dinner,
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The New York Brooklyn Bridge Marriott October 21-23, 2024 will host a two-day conference with sessions and tracks, the NY-GEO Annual Dinner, and a day of local project site tours.
This is NY-GEO’s first conference Downstate and will emphasize content on how to address densely populated areas and large commercial buildings.
You can view the conference schedule here.
You can find hotel information here.
You can register for the conference here.
Time
october 21 (Monday) - 23 (Wednesday) ET
Location
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams St
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NY-GEOBill Nowak nygeoinfo@gmail.com
21octAll Day23Partners for Workforce & Economic Development Conference
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NYATEP (New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals) & NYSEDC (New York State Economic Development Council) have worked together to improve workforce and
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NYATEP (New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals) & NYSEDC (New York State Economic Development Council) have worked together to improve workforce and economic development for all New Yorkers. Together, we’ve broken down the silos between the local workforce and economic development ecosystems, and defined that investing in people, developing infrastructure, and creating vibrant communities will naturally lead to economic development opportunities and the industries of the future. As the state’s workforce and economic development leaders, we are interested in hearing your collective vision for the opportunities ahead, how the state agencies will be collaborating, and what we can do in the present to prepare for the future.
The Conference Registration has moved to a waitlist. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact Adrienne at aceneviva@nyatep.org.
View the event’s agenda here.
Time
october 21 (Monday) - 23 (Wednesday) ET
Location
Rochester Hyatt Regency
125 E Main St
24octAll DayBuildingEnergy NYC 2024
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NESEA's BuildingEnergy NYC conference and trade show is a chance to immerse yourself in a full day of networking and intensive learning
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NESEA’s BuildingEnergy NYC conference and trade show is a chance to immerse yourself in a full day of networking and intensive learning with your peers from the fields of design, construction, engineering, policy, finance, and beyond. This unique event is designed by and for our community of practitioners, ensuring that the content is useful, relevant, and on the leading edge. Conference sessions feature best practices and lessons learned from real case studies and proven data, as well as showcasing innovative technologies and programs. If you are a building sustainability professional in any stage of your pleae join us on Thursday, October 24, 2024 in New York City!
Who Attends
BuildingEnergy NYC attendees are leaders and emerging professionals from across the Northeast, committed to developing a more sustainable, healthy, and resilient built environment. They represent a wide range of industries, backgrounds, and levels of experience.
2024 Conference Theme: Beyond Compliance
The urgency of climate change demands bold action, innovation, and transformative leadership. In recent years, New York and the Northeast have led the country through groundbreaking changes to building codes, energy codes, and financial incentives to support climate adaptation across all sectors. Today, we have an opportunity to push our industry to achieve and even exceed these ambitious mandates. The 2024 BuildingEnergy NYC conference will be a chance to explore both the risks and rewards of moving Beyond Compliance.
At this year’s conference, we challenge you to share your experiences, successes, and setbacks with projects and programs that exceed the bare minimum and innovate on existing practices. We need to be thinking beyond compliance both in terms of scope (What else?) and time (What next?). This holistic approach encompasses the intersections of health, efficiency, resilience, and financial benefits, and prioritizes the needs of people while addressing the climate crisis.
Time
All Day (Thursday) ET
Location
Convene
237 Park Avenue