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 07:51:502019-10-22 03:24:27Everyday is Earth Day with these 12 Ways to Take ActionClean Energy Calendar
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24marAll Day13aprDeadline April 13th! Climate Temp. Tattoo Design Contest
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Temporary Tattoo Design Contest Calling all artists! We’ll be giving away temporary tattoos at Climate Rallies later this year. What will they look like? That’s up to
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Temporary Tattoo Design Contest
Calling all artists!
We’ll be giving away temporary tattoos at Climate Rallies later this year.
What will they look like? That’s up to you!
Submissions due by April 13, 2020!
There’s no restrictions on the type of media you use (such as paint, crayon, digital illustrations, etc.) for your tattoo design, but make sure it will look good on a 2”x2” tattoo on skin.
Your design must be your own work! The idea, design, and execution should all be original to you. Please make sure your design is respectful and contains no obscenities. Designs may not incorporate any copyrighted characters (such as comic or television characters) or other non-original artwork or photographs.
How to Submit a Design
Anyone is welcome to participate in this contest! We have two divisions you may enter:
1. Youth or Student
2. Young at Heart (AKA Adult)
When you submit your tattoo design, please include your full name, division, and mailing address. Make sure we will receive it by noon on Monday, April 13.
Please submit your artwork digitally to maggie@suncommon.com. Files types can be vector (.AI, .EPS) or bitmap (.PSD, .JPG). If bitmap, they must be 300dpi.
The winning designs will be announced on our Facebook & Instagram on Earth Day—April 22nd!
The winning art and all submissions, as well as any photos, videos or media resulting from this contest will be the property of SunCommon, the Student Climate Coalition and the Vermont Youth Lobby.
Time
March 24 (Tuesday) - April 13 (Monday)
Location
Your computer or phone
Online presentation
Organizer
Suncommon866-452-7652 13 Hook Road Rhinebeck, NY 12572
01apr9:00 am02(apr 2)4:00 pmCapture the Energy 2020 Conference - Albany
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RSVP HERE Join us for NY-BEST’s 10th Annual Capture the Energy Conference & Expo as we celebrate 10 years of success & hard work
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RSVP HERE
Join us for NY-BEST’s 10th Annual Capture the Energy Conference & Expo as we celebrate 10 years of success & hard work in the energy storage market in NYS.
Join us at the Albany Capital Center
Wednesday, April 1 to Thursday, April 2, 2020
The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium is hosting its 10th Annual Capture the Energy Conference & Expo April 1-2, 2020 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, New York.
2020 marks the 10th Anniversary of the founding of NY-BEST. This year, NY-BEST Board Vice Chair M. Stanley Whittingham was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This year’s conference will also celebrate and honor these two great achievements.
About the Conference
Conference Overview:
NY-BEST’s 10th Annual Capture the Energy Conference & Expo is the premier event for companies seeking opportunities in New York’s rapidly growing energy storage markets.
New York State has enacted the most ambitious climate protection legislation in the nation, including a mandate to achieve 70% renewable energy and deploy 3 GW of energy storage on the electric grid by 2030 and advance bold, new clean transportation initiatives. Join NY-BEST for this content-rich, 2-day conference, featuring the following topics:
- The path to deploying 3 GW of energy storage on the New York electric grid by 2030
- Achieving a carbon-free economy and the role for energy storage
- Designing wholesale electricity markets for a high renewable electric grid and Peaker Plant replacement with storage
- Current and future opportunities for large-scale and behind-the-meter energy storage
- Transportation climate initiatives: expanding electrified transportation
- Maximizing the benefits for Solar + Storage projects
- Business Models and Project Financing
- Innovations in energy storage technologies
- Growing domestic manufacturing and supply chain for energy storage
Conference Format:
The Conference agenda will include informative keynotes, featured presentations, panels and roundtable discussions featuring experts in the storage field. Keynotes and featured presentations are typically 15-20 minutes. Panel sessions typically include 4-5 speakers presenting for approximately 10 minutes each. Roundtable discussions will include a moderated Q&A among 4-5 speakers.
Each session will have a Q&A with the audience after presentations have concluded. The Conference will also feature a company exhibition area with over 40 companies and organizations.
Information for Selected Speakers:
- Selected speakers will receive complimentary admission to the Conference, which includes all meals, but will be responsible for travel and hotel accommodations.
- Speakers will be required to attend a pre-conference coordinating phone call with NY-BEST meeting organizers and/or the appointed panel moderator if applicable.
- Speakers planning to use Power Point presentations will be required to submit them for review by March 20, 2020.
- Speakers are encouraged to attend the full conference. Speakers are required to arrive one (1) hour before the start of their session at the Conference and must check-in with NY-BEST staff.
- Speakers slides will be shared as a pdf file with Conference attendees unless the speaker requests that they are not shared.
BOOK YOUR STAY
Renaissance Albany Hotel
144 State St.
Albany, NY 12207
Click here to book at the group rate of $199 – $219 per night!
Must book before March 1, 2020
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
25 Chapel St
Albany, NY 12210
Click here to book at the group rate of $172 per night
Must book before March 2, 2020
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
NY-BEST is always happy to customize any sponsorship to meet your needs.
Please contact Caitlin (info@ny-best.org) with questions.
Click here to view the sponsorship guide
Click here to view the reception and exhibit hall floor plan
Time
1 (Wednesday) 9:00 am - 2 (Thursday) 4:00 pm
04apr10:00 am4:00 pmSaratoga Sustainability Fair
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Saratoga Sustainability Fair April 4, 2020 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Skidmore College
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Saratoga Sustainability Fair
April 4, 2020
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Skidmore College
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite you to participate in the second annual Saratoga Sustainability Fair to be held on April 4, 2020 at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York.
The mission of the sustainability fair is to support the three interconnected pillars of sustainability— environmental responsibility, social equity, economic development—by connecting people to community resources and organizations that contribute to making our community a more sustainable place to live for current and future generations.
The fair will bring exhibitors, presenters, and the community together to advocate for and improve awareness about sustainability activities and opportunities. The fair will include tours focusing on Skidmore’s sustainability efforts, exhibitor booths, workshop presentations, a keynote speaker, and more.
More info coming soon
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College https://www.sustainablesaratoga.org/
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During the design of a Passive House project, the architect and design team painstakingly detail the building's air and
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During the design of a Passive House project, the architect and design team painstakingly detail the building’s air and thermal barriers, mechanical systems, and controls needed to achieve their energy targets. Making sure the general contractor and the subcontractors understand what is being shown in the drawings and specifications is crucial in reaching those goals. This session outlines the differences between what is shown in typical construction documents and that shown in Passive House documents and covers methods for ensuring the trades understand what they are bidding. The following topics will be addressed:
- Differences in specifications and drawings for Passive House buildings
- Writing specifications for Net Zero buildings
- Where have past change orders originated from? Lessons learned from past projects
- Organizing bid buy meetings for state construction projects; best practices from the private sector
- Providing Passive House training for general contractor, site supers and subconsultants
- Differences in construction methods
- QA/QC strategies
Length of workshop: 4 hours – Coffee begins at 8 AM, workshop begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 12:30 PM.
Intended Disciplines: Architecture and Construction Management, but all are welcome
When you register, you may choose to attend this workshop in person at SUNY New Paltz or online/via webinar.
Time
(Monday) 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
Organizer
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)info@nyserda.ny.gov 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399
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Deep energy retrofits can be vastly more complicated than new high performance construction projects. Repairs and remediation far beyond energy improvements
Event Details
Deep energy retrofits can be vastly more complicated than new high performance construction projects. Repairs and remediation far beyond energy improvements are often needed. The need to perform retrofits on occupied buildings is often the case or, for universities in particular, vacancy periods may be very short. Façade improvements can be hindered due to historic considerations, lot line issues and space constraints. This session will provide a variety of deep energy strategies that can be employed on existing buildings along with cost implications of taking a phased approach vs. a gut rehab. The session will cover:
- Evaluating energy conservation measures
- Strategies for staged vs. one-time comprehensive upgrades
- Phasing considerations & occupant health & comfort
- Evaluating cost-effectiveness
- Comparing to business as usual
Length of Workshop: 8 hours – Coffee begins at 8 AM, workshop begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 5 PM with a lunch break from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. Please note that lunch is on your own.
Intended Disciplines: All
When you register, you may choose to attend this workshop in person at SUNY New Paltz or online/via webinar.
Time
(Monday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
Organizer
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)info@nyserda.ny.gov 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399
07apr7:00 pm8:00 pmVirtual Teach-in On Climate Solutions
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On Tuesday evening April 7, the Center for Environmental Policy at Bard College is coordinating 55 university-hosted webinars, one in almost every state and internationally, focused on ambitious but feasible
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On Tuesday evening April 7, the Center for Environmental Policy at Bard College is coordinating 55 university-hosted webinars, one in almost every state and internationally, focused on ambitious but feasible state and local solutions to help solve climate by 2030. See which university is hosting your state webinar at: solveclimateby2030.org. At colleges, universities and high schools, teachers can #MakeClimateaClass (on-line) and help refocus the nation and the world on climate change.
http://www.solveclimateby2030.org/
From Nebraska to New Jersey, from Idaho to Alabama, and from Bangladesh to Brazil, find out what we can all do right at home to smooth the path for clean energy, and to bring energy justice to our communities. After watching your state webinar, have a virtual class discussion about what students and others can do to make these solutions real.
This opportunity is not just for environmental studies classes. The challenges posed by solving climate change necessarily range across history, science, business, culture, economics, psychology, religion, government, media, journalism and the arts. Solve Climate has teachers guides for all these subjects for a one-hour follow-up discussion to the state-level, solutions-focused webinars.
SIGN UP NOW TO #MakeClimateaClass!
Students: Ask your teachers to #MakeClimateaClass by assigning your April 7 state webinar as Homework, and talking about it in class.
Teachers: #MakeClimateaClass by assigning your April 7 state webinar as Homework, and talking about it in class. (Register your class here)
Everyone: Everyone knows a teacher or a student. Forward this post and tell them what they can do to #MakeClimateaClass.
NOTE: The webinars will all be recorded, so you can view and discuss them in class ANYTIME DURING APRIL AND MAY. Register at your state site to stay informed.
Covid-19 has shown how fragile our health and economic systems are to extreme events. Our scientists have also told us clearly that, unchecked, climate change will turn our lives into a series of unending extreme events: floods, droughts, rising seas, pests and disease, more extreme storms and hurricanes, leaving hundreds of millions of people homeless and on the move.
There is still time to change that future. And now, this spring– not next year– is the time to focus our students on feasible, ambitious, local climate solutions. Thank you for joining this critical dialog, and sign up here to #MakeClimateaClass.
p.s.: Help #MakeClimateaClass go viral. FOLLOW and PROMOTE us on twitter @solveby2030, and Instagram/Tiktok/Facebook/Link
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Your computer or phone
Online presentation
Organizer
Bard College
Event Details
Refrigerants that are currently used in most heat pump technology are considered serious greenhouse gases and can contribute to
Event Details
Refrigerants that are currently used in most heat pump technology are considered serious greenhouse gases and can contribute to global warming if leaked into the atmosphere. Management of these gases are therefore crucial when designing and operating a net zero building. This module focuses on refrigerant management and the considerations that need to be made during design, commissioning, and day to day operation.
- Reasons for switching to all electric buildings: cleaning of the grid
- Refrigerant based high-performance systems, packaged and field-piped
- History of refrigerant management (solving the ozone problem, just to cause GHG emissions problems)
- GWP of common refrigerants, specifically HFCs
- Refrigerant management considerations in design
- Refrigerant management considerations during installation and Cx
- Refrigerant management considerations in operations
- Where the industry is going; advantages and disadvantages of refrigerants on the horizon
Length of workshop: 4 hours – Coffee begins at 8 AM, workshop begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 12:30 PM.
Intended disciplines: all
When you register, you may choose to attend this workshop in person at SUNY New Paltz or online/via webinar.
Time
(Monday) 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
Organizer
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)info@nyserda.ny.gov 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399
Event Details
Deep energy retrofits can be vastly more complicated than new high performance construction projects. Repairs and remediation far beyond energy improvements
Event Details
Deep energy retrofits can be vastly more complicated than new high performance construction projects. Repairs and remediation far beyond energy improvements are often needed. The need to perform retrofits on occupied buildings is often the case or, for universities in particular, vacancy periods may be very short. Façade improvements can be hindered due to historic considerations, lot line issues and space constraints. This session will provide a variety of deep energy strategies that can be employed on existing buildings along with cost implications of taking a phased approach vs. a gut rehab. The session will cover:
- Evaluating energy conservation measures
- Strategies for staged vs. one-time comprehensive upgrades
- Phasing considerations & occupant health & comfort
- Evaluating cost-effectiveness
- Comparing to business as usual
Length of Workshop: 8 hours – Coffee begins at 8 AM, workshop begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 5 PM with a lunch break from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. Please note that lunch is on your own.
Intended Disciplines: All
When you register, you may choose to attend this workshop in person at SUNY New Paltz or online/via webinar.
Time
(Monday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
Organizer
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)info@nyserda.ny.gov 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399
17aprAll DaySixteenth Annual Symposium on Energy in the 21st Century - Syracuse
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On the Road to 100% Renewable Energy: Challenges and Opportunities Program details here April 17, 2020 Registration is OPEN! Register Here
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On the Road to 100% Renewable Energy: Challenges and Opportunities
Program details here
April 17, 2020
Registration is OPEN! Register Here
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
The Links at Erie Village, North Burdick Street, East Syracuse, NY
18apr9:30 am1:00 pmEarth Day 5k - Manhattan
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Did you know everyone who registers for WE ACT's Earth Day 5K Fun Run will receive both a free t-shirt and
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Did you know everyone who registers for WE ACT’s Earth Day 5K Fun Run will receive both a free t-shirt and a 1-year WE ACT membership?
As an added bonus, early bird tickets are still on sale for a limited time only! I encourage you to register today to take advantage of all that this exciting event has to offer. Help us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and raise funds for WE ACT’s work while you run or walk for a healthier, greener community!
This exciting event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and experience, and will feature:
- WE ACT membership included for all registrants!
- WE ACT Earth Day t-shirt
- Scenic, traffic-free 5K race course in Riverside Park
- Post-Race food
- Awards for 1st Place finisher, as well as top fundraising individual and team
Register today to secure your spot – and special early bird pricing! All proceeds from the Earth Day 5K support WE ACT. If you can’t join us, please consider making a donation to support our work.
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Riverside Park, Manhattan
Organizer
19aprAll DayEarthshot 2030 - Bedford NY
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Be a part of the most important effort of our time. It is critical we all do our part to address the
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Be a part of the most important effort of our time.
It is critical we all do our part to address the climate crisis over the next 10 years.
Join over 1,000 neighbors, experts, policymakers, and activists in this earthshot effort and commit to local climate action!
Individual and Community Actions
For improving home energy, reducing waste, maintaining healthier yards, choosing sustainable food, and more
Speakers, Workshops, and Expo
World-renowned keynote speakers to galvanize action and interactive sessions
Drive Electric
EV car show with owner’s corner, charging station maps, and range information
Policy
Important policy updates and information on how individuals can make a difference from advocacy to voting to investing
Student Engagement
Student expo showcasing Greenlight Award participants who have been engaged in creative projects to impact an environmental problem plus the Greenlight Award finals!
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Save the Date: Sunday, April 19, 2020
Registration opens March 1st
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Bedford NY
Organizer
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Refrigerants that are currently used in most heat pump technology are considered serious greenhouse gases and can contribute to
Event Details
Refrigerants that are currently used in most heat pump technology are considered serious greenhouse gases and can contribute to global warming if leaked into the atmosphere. Management of these gases are therefore crucial when designing and operating a net zero building. This module focuses on refrigerant management and the considerations that need to be made during design, commissioning, and day to day operation.
- Reasons for switching to all electric buildings: cleaning of the grid
- Refrigerant based high-performance systems, packaged and field-piped
- History of refrigerant management (solving the ozone problem, just to cause GHG emissions problems)
- GWP of common refrigerants, specifically HFCs
- Refrigerant management considerations in design
- Refrigerant management considerations during installation and Cx
- Refrigerant management considerations in operations
- Where the industry is going; advantages and disadvantages of refrigerants on the horizon
Length of workshop: 4 hours – Coffee begins at 8 AM, workshop begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 12:30 PM.
Intended disciplines: all
When you register, you may choose to attend this workshop in person at SUNY New Paltz or online/via webinar.
Time
(Monday) 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
Organizer
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)info@nyserda.ny.gov 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399
21apr7:00 pm9:00 pmBuilding Energy Efficiency with Heat Pumps - Cazevonia
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Learn how to reduce your home or building’s contribution to climate change, improve your comfort, and even reduce heating bills! RSVP
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Learn how to reduce your home or building’s contribution to climate change, improve your comfort, and even reduce heating bills!
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Cazenovia Public Library & Museum 100 Albany St, Cazenovia, New York 13035
22apr12:00 pm2:00 pmEarth Day March on Albany
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Time & Location Apr 22, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM New York State
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Time & Location
About the Event
We, the youth of New York State, demand that our elected officials enact comprehensive action to combat the climate crisis. It has been 50 years since Earth Day was established, yet our state continues to prop up the fossil fuel industry. On April 22nd, 2020, we will gather in Albany to make our voices clear: governmental inaction is not okay, and we demand reform now.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
New York State Capitol
Organizer
23apr7:00 pm9:00 pmBuilding Energy Efficiency with Heat Pumps - Hamilton
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Learn how to reduce your home or building’s contribution to climate change, improve your comfort, and even reduce heating bills! RSVP
Event Details
Learn how to reduce your home or building’s contribution to climate change, improve your comfort, and even reduce heating bills!
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Hamilton Public Library 13 Broad St, Hamilton, New York 13346
25apr(apr 25)10:00 am26(apr 26)5:00 pmNortheast Youth Climate Summit Zero Hour NYC
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Calling all youth! Join us for a youth climate summit in April presented by This is Zero Hour. This summit seeks
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Calling all youth! Join us for a youth climate summit in April presented by This is Zero Hour. This summit seeks to bring together students as well as adult allies from the Northeast region for a two-day series of workshops and presentations that will strengthen climate advocacy skills and provide insight into the youth climate movement. The summit will cater to every interest and need: we will host workshops on different aspects of the climate movement and climate change itself, bring keynote speakers, have art and music, participate in cleanups and other hands-on environmental conservation projects, and more. We’ll have representatives from all the climate organizations, and it will be a great opportunity to network, meet other activists, and decide how you want to be involved! (More information about guests/workshops/panels coming soon!)
Time
25 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 26 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
TBD