USGBC New York Upstate Chapter Green Events

SSS - FL/ST - Cornell University's Lake Source Cooling Facility Tour (Tuesday, May 21, 2013)

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:15:00 GMT

Please join us for a joint meeting of the:

Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region and ASHRAE Twin Tiers Chapter

Cornell University's Lake Source Cooling Facility Tour

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

5:15: Meet at Lake Source Cooling Facility on Rt. 34, 983 East Shore Drive, just northeast of Ithaca (additional parking is available across Rt. 34 from the facility in the park)

5:30-6:30: Tour

6:30-7:00: Sign-In /Social Time at the Ithaca Holiday Inn, 222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca

7:00-8:00: Dinner / Presentation / Chapter Business Meeting

Description:

In July 2000, Cornell University began using the cold, deep water of Cayuga Lake, a renewable resource, to provide chilled water for their campus chilled water system. This Lake Source cooling facility replaced existing electric refrigeration systems and in doing so, reduced the university’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and dependence on refrigerants. Lake Source cooling saves the university an average of 25 million kWh per year of electricity use, the equivalent to continuously supply 2500 Tompkins County homes. Come for a tour of and a dinner presentation about the facility.

About the Presenter:

W.S. (Lanny) Joyce, PE, CEM

Lanny Joyce is the Director of Energy Management for Cornell University. Lanny and his team lead Cornell’s program of conservation focused energy systems continuous commissioning, energy studies and projects, utility metering, and conservation education and outreach. Lanny is the Project Director for the campus wide Energy Conservation Initiative, a program of recommissioning, studies and projects totaling up to $45 million over five years. He was also the project director for the $83 million Combined Heat and Power Project, project manager for the $58 million Lake Source Cooling project, the ASHRAE society level award winning Thermal Storage Project, and many additional central chilled water and utility distribution projects at Cornell. Lanny is a mechanical engineer from Cornell and lives near Trumansburg with his wife and family.

Registration:

EARLY REGISTRATION (BY 5/15/13): $25.00
AFTER 5/1513: $30.00
Register or pay by credit card at www.ashraetwintierschapter.org; Select “PROGRAMS”

CNY - Sustainable Speaker Series: LEED for Existing Buildings O&M at Synapse (Thursday, May 23, 2013)

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

New York Upstate Chapter

Central New York Region

Please join us for our May Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

LEED for Existing Buildings O&M at Synapse

LEED for Existing Buildings O&M at Synapse

Thursday, May 23, 2013

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Synapse

360 Erie Boulevard East

Syracuse, NY

Parking is free in lot and on street

Description:

Synapse Partners, LLC. became the 7th highest LEED EBOM Platinum Certified (Version 2009) building in the entire world. Synapse purchased the former Water Street Boxing Gym and, using its own in-house team of experts to design, insure, build and document, redeveloped it into a showpiece of green building practices. Mr., Macrae will discuss the 18 month journey to LEED Certification including, strategies, best building practices, data management and utilization as well as behavioral modifications; all necessary steps for achieving certification under LEED Existing Building Operations and Maintenance.

Learning Objectives:

Energy Management
Data Management and Strategies
Sustainable Property Practices
Behavioral Modification

This event proudly sponsored by

About the Presenter: Brian Macrae

Mr. Macrae works with Synapse's diverse team of professionals and partners to facilitate real estate transactions that may be challenged by environmental impairments. From individual property transactions to the redevelopment of former industrial campuses, he coordinates various disciplines to evaluate redevelopment challenges and employ financially and technically sound risk management solutions.

Mr. Macrae maintains a broad perspective of potential client needs, having managed environmental liability from within the corporate sector and as a consultant. Currently focusing on providing environmental liability and risk management strategies, he assists and advises clients in various aspects of Sustainable Property Practices, Brownfield and Property Redevelopment Projects, from conceptual planning through implementation as well as Transaction Support

$5 for Chapter Members; $10 for Non-members; $5 for Students. $10 - Pay at the door. Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration.

Green Drinks in Albany (Tuesday, May 28, 2013)

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Come enjoy a free networking event:

May 28, 2013

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Creo Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza

May Green Drinks Sponsored By:

Tired from the long holiday weekend?

What could be better than a wide variety of green-toned conversations at a relaxing event with no cover charge and no registration, hosted at a local restaurant with great food and atmosphere?

　Stress free - we promise.

Come join us and let the greening spread.

The conversations continue at Green Drinks Albany on May 28th, with excellent local food appetizers sponsored by the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy; saving special places. Also enjoy Creo happy hour drink specials of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic sorts.

Co-hosted by Creo and the NY Upstate Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, this event welcomes all who have any interest in connecting with other local "greenies" be they actively working for sustainable options in their day job, concerned about buying healthier foods and products, interested in understanding alternative energy, curious about the business opportunities in the area, or simply interested in meeting some of the coolest people in the area.

More on MHLC, our generous sponsor!

Now in its 21st year, Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy (MHLC) is a private, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to preserving the distinct natural, scenic, agricultural, and cultural landscapes of the Mohawk and Hudson valley region. We do this by owning and managing land, and working with landowners to assure their lands are protected for future generations. Of particular importance are areas protecting wildlife habitat, watersheds, scenic vistas, hiking and biking trails, working landscapes, and cultural lands. Since our founding we have preserved over 2700 acres and have opened 13 properties for public hiking.

Opportunities are available to sponsor inventive munchies based on local and seasonal foods – contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com

For additional information on Green Drinks Albany follow @GDAlbany or @greenerjsa on Twitter. You can also go to www.greendrinks.org and search for Albany or other Green Drinks events throughout New York state.

Green Drinks Albany will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

2013 North Country Clean Energy Conference (Wednesday, June 05, 2013)

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

2013 North Country

Clean Energy Conference

June 5-7, 2013

Lake Placid Conference Center
Lake Placid, NY

Due to the overwhelming support for our initial Clean Energy Conference, ANCA and our partners are pleased to announce that we will be returning to Lake Placid in June 2013. In addition to workshops and guest speakers, we are planning some expanded content.

New this year:

First day will consist of evening reception to welcome participants, followed by two days of program
Vendor showcase featuring Clean Energy technologies
Opportunities for shared success stories, in-depth discussion and strategic planning in focused breakout sessions
Discounted room rate for travelers

For information and updates visit: www.adirondack.org

Green Cleaning 101: How to Implement Green Cleaning in your Business Without Blowing the Budget - Genesee Region (Wednesday, June 05, 2013)

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

New York Upstate Chapter

Genesee Region

Please join us for our June presentation:

Green Cleaning 101: How to Implement Green Cleaning in your Business Without Blowing the Budget

This presentation will start with an overview of what green cleaning really means and how to implement a program in your business. Topics covered include: the purpose of green cleaning, health and environmental impacts of your cleaning choices, implementation strategies for a successful green cleaning program, what 3rd party standards you should look out for, and how green cleaning can help you achieve LEED EBOM certification. This summary will be followed up by a testimonial from RIT, and how they were able to successfully implement a green cleaning program in their organization.

Learning Objectives:

Acquire a deeper understanding of green cleaning
Formulate ideas of how to implement a green cleaning program in your business
Identify 5 benefits of green cleaning
Utilize green cleaning programs to achieve LEED Certification

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

RIT CIMS/Louise Slaughter Hall SLA Rm. 2120

25 Lomb Memorial Drive

Rochester, NY 14623-5608

Stop at the parking booth to get a parking pass

Park in front of the SIMS Building

Please click here to see a campus map and parking.

$15 for Members; $20 for Non-members; Students free. Price at the door: $20. Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration.

Presenters:

Jim Bruno - Senior Marketing Manager for Rochester Midland Corporation

Terry Walker - Building Services Manager for Rochester Institute of Technology

FL/ST - Sustainable Speaker Series - Buy Your Stuff Locally! (Wednesday, June 12, 2013)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Please join us for our June Sustainable Speaker Series presentation:

NewYork Upstate Chapter

Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region

Buy Your Stuff Locally!

The Local Building Materials Initiative, and the Benefits of Using Locally Produced Building Materials

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Ithaca College

Park School of Business

2nd Floor, Room 203

Ithaca, NY

There are many benefits to buying local, as touted by the local foods movement. But what about building materials? Many of the benefits are the same - including reduced effects of transportation (e.g., emissions and fuel use, infrastructure impacts), benefits to the local economy, and the benefits of having a relationship with your manufacturer. LEED recognizes these with points for materials sourced from within a very generous 500-mile radius. The LBMI is a program developed by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and the Ithaca Green Building Alliance to increase the awareness of these benefits in the community and work with both producers and consumers to increase the use of building materials already produced within 100 miles of Ithaca and, ultimately, increase the variety of materials produced within this area.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the carbon cost of transporting building materials.
Learn the benefits to the local economy of locally produced building materials.
Learn how locally produced building materials fit into LEED buildings.
Learn about some of the building materials being produced within 100 miles of Ithaca.

About the Presenter:

Guillermo Metz

Guillermo Metz is the Green Building and Renewable Energy Program Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. He developed the Local Building Materials Initiative in association with the Ithaca Green Building Alliance, where he coordinates the annual Ithaca Area Green Buildings Open House, the Green Building Seminar Series, and other programs and events.

$5 for Members; $10 for Non-members; Students free. $10 at the door. Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Stormwater Wednesdays (Wednesday, June 19, 2013)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Another great green event from a USGBC NY Upstate partner organization:

“Stormwater Wednesdays”

The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) 2013 Webcast Series.

June 19, 2013
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
195 New Karner Road

Mastering the Language of Talking to Elected Officials

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” –Abraham Lincoln

Abe was on to something when we contemplate talking to elected officials about stormwater and watershed issues. It is not that we shouldn’t speak out, but we often are unsure of what words to use, how much detail to include, and how, exactly, to inspire action. Whether you are local, state, or federal government staff, representing a watershed or civic group, have a stormwater‐related business, or a concerned citizen, we know a few things to be true about communicating with elected officials: (1) their available time may be very short, (2) they have multiple other issues to deal with, and (3) they may not understand the issue. This webcast will specifically address the best ways to approach and communicate with elected officials, and will feature both noteworthy bloopers as well as success stories.

A public education program sponsored by the Stormwater Coalition of Albany County

Are these LIVE, FREE on location webcasts for you??? Take a look and register today!

Go to swcoalition@albanycounty.com to register.

See the Center for Watershed Protection website (www.cwp.org/our‐work/training/webcasts) for details.

SSS - HVB - Rating Systems Compared: National Green Building Standard and LEED for Homes (Wednesday, June 19, 2013)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Please join us for our June Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

Hudson Valley Branch

Rating Systems Compared: National Green Building Standard and LEED for Homes

Presented by: Lauren Hildebrand

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Gomen Kudasai

232 Main Street

New Paltz, NY

(Click here for more info)

Description:

It’s 2013: Do You Know Where Your Green Rating Systems Are?

Learn the history of two building rating systems: the National Green Building Standard and LEED for Homes. Understand the major differences between the two; how to adapt them to specific projects and how to address the challenges they present. Hear lessons learned and compare projected vs. actual energy consumption on recent multifamily case studies.

Learning Objectives:

How They Came to Be - A brief introduction and history of the LEED for Homes program and National Green Building Standard.
A Comparison - Understand the major differences between the two green residential programs.
Program Updates - Learn what’s new for LEED for Homes 2012, LEED for Homes Multifamily Midrise and USGBC’s stance on MF height restrictions, the National Green Building Standard, EPA’s ENERGY STAR Label for Multifamily Highrise and NYSERDA incentives via the Multifamily Performance Program. Moderate rehab, gut rehab, and new construction options for green certification will be discussed.
Technical Updates - Learn which program requirements have presented the biggest challenges to projects pursuing a green building agenda, and the technologies that have best addressed those challenges. The duality between air sealing and ventilation is at the top of the list.
Results - Finally, we have post-occupancy data from certified green multifamily buildings in NYC and NYS. Learn what worked and what didn’t and, best of all, see how actual energy consumption over a full year compares to our predicted energy savings.

This course has been approved by the AIA for 1 LU/HSW.

Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration. Advance registration fees: $10 for Chapter members and students and $15 for the general public. At the door: $15 for members and students and $20 for the public.

About the Presenter:

Lauren Hildebrand, LEED AP BD+C, Steven Winter Associates, Inc., Senior Sustainability Consultant, LEED for Homes Green Rater

Lauren has over eight years experience in sustainable building design and construction, specializing in both residential and commercial energy efficiency, LEED certification, NGBS certification, ENERGY STAR, and various incentive programs offered in the greater New York area. Prior to her work at Steven Winter Associates as a Senior Consultant, Lauren worked in programming at the Urban Green Council New York City Chapter, as well as on the Construction team at Battery Park City Authority. Lauren has her MA from New York University and BA from Gettysburg College.

Thank you to our sponsors:

To Sponsor A Hudson Valley Branch Event, Contact
Rick Alfandre

Green Drinks in Albany (Tuesday, June 25, 2013)

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Come enjoy a free networking event:

June 25, 2013

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Creo Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza

What could be better than green drinks with green companions at a green watering hole for a reduced amount of green from your pocket?　

Come join us and let the greening spread.

Opportunities are available to sponsor inventive munchies based on local and seasonal foods – contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com

Green Drinks Albany will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Cap - SSS - Introduction to Porous Pavements (Tuesday, July 09, 2013)

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Please join us for our July Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

Capital Region

Introduction to Porous Pavements

Presented by: Erin Reynolds

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

Presentation begins promptly at 12:30 p.m.

Heffner Alumni House

RPI

Troy, NY

Park in the adjacent lot or on the street. Please bring your own lunch – cookies and coffee will be provided.

(Click here for directions)

Description:

Porous Pavements are becoming a popular technique both to meet NYSDEC’s Stormwater Management Requirements, and take advantage of the Green Infrastructure movement. I will discuss what porous pavement is, what types of it are available in commerce, and how it is used as a stand-alone practice as well as a piece of a larger stormwater management plan. The opportunities and constraints of each material will be discussed, along with guidance on how to choose the appropriate pavement. Each pavement is also unique with regards to cost, qualifications of the installer, and maintenance. The design professional is typically responsible for the preliminary investigation of the existing conditions, and often providing the owner with a maintenance plan.

Learning Objectives:

Describe 5 types of porous pavements.
Identify opportunities and constraints for each type of porous pavement.
Determine what to do with runoff once it is captured by porous pavement.
How porous pavements are maintained.

This course has been approved by the AIA for 1 LU/HSW and by the USGBC for 1 GBCI CE hour. Landscape Architects can also earn the credit through the AIA.

This course has also been approved for one Professional Engineering Professional Development Hour (PDH).

Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration. Advance registration fees: $15 for Chapter members and $20 for the general public. $10 for students. At the door: $25.

About the Presenter:

Erin Reynolds, RLA, ASLA

Erin is a registered Landscape Architect in NYS. She is a member of ASLA, and currently serves as Secretary for the NYS Council of Landscape Architects. Erin works at Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt where she often heads up the overall design of architectural, institutional, and commercial sites. She manages the technical specifications for the site department and prepares them for most projects. She frequently leads the construction administration phase for projects within the office and facilitates communication with the project owner and contractors. Erin specializes in stormwater management design, green infrastructure, and the regulatory review process. In addition to working with private clients, Erin has experience with both public and private universities and colleges across New York State.

Sponsor opportunities are available. Contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com for information.

FL/ST - Sustainable Speaker Series - Cooling Tower Water Management (Wednesday, July 10, 2013)

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:30:00 GMT

NewYork Upstate Chapter

Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region

Please join us for our July Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

Cooling Tower Water Management

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Corning Community College Conference Room

CCC Airport Corporate Park

360 Daniel Zenker Drive

Horseheads, NY 14845

The presentation and discussion will highlight the impact of water treatment on water conservation in open re-circulating cooling systems. Areas discussed will include: reducing cooling tower maintenance for high efficiency operation, capturing and reusing air-handler condensate water, extreme water conservation, and zero blow down programs. And, the new ASHRAE 188P Standards and how it may affect them.

EB O&M IEQ Credit 2.1 - Cooling Tower Water Management

Learning Objectives:

Reducing cooling tower maintenance for high efficiency operations
Impact of water treatment on water conservation in open re-circulating cooling systems
Capturing and reusing air-handler condensate water for extreme water conservation and zero blow-down programs
New ASHRAE 188P Standards

About the Presenter:

Tyler Dunlap has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. His position with Garratt-Callahan is Territory Manager for the Great Lakes District. He resides in the Southern Tier area of New York.

Since entering the work force in 1979 Tyler has sold, serviced, and consulted on the use of boiler/cooling water treatment chemicals and waste water treatment chemicals to heavy/light industrial, food/beverage and commercial accounts in South Florida, Central Florida, South Georgia and Southern Tier New York areas. Prior experience includes 10 years of consulting sales and service in industrial gas application in food packaging, metal forming refining and electronics industries; 5-years experience in commercial direct sales and service of lubricant products to heavy/medium industrial and food/beverage accounts.

$5 for Members; $10 for Non-members; Students free. Price at the door is the same. Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration.

Green Drinks in Albany (Tuesday, July 23, 2013)

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Come enjoy a free networking event:

July 23, 2013

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Creo Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza

What could be better than green drinks with green companions at a green watering hole for a reduced amount of green from your pocket?　

Come join us and let the greening spread.

Opportunities are available to sponsor inventive munchies based on local and seasonal foods – contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com

Green Drinks Albany will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Cap - SSS - Capital District Habitat (Tuesday, August 13, 2013)

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Please join us for our August Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

Capital Region

Capital District Habitat

Presented by: Mike Jacobson

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Evening

SUNY Albany

Albany, NY

(Click here for directions)

Description:

Learning Objectives:

Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration. Advance registration fees: $15 for Chapter members and $20 for the general public. $10 for students. At the door: $25.

About the Presenter:

Sponsor opportunities are available. Contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com for information.

FL/ST - Sustainable Speaker Series - Summer Picnic - Tour Bioswale (Wednesday, August 14, 2013)

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 18:30:00 GMT

NewYork Upstate Chapter

Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region

Please join us for our August presentation and Summer Picnic:

Tour of the Cornell Plantations LEED Gold Certified Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

2:30 p.m.. to 4:30 p.m.

Cornell Plantations, Nevin Center

Check back for more details!

Learning Objectives:

About the Presenter:

Sonja Skelly

Sonja Skelly is the Cornell Plantations’ director of education, overseeing all education efforts, visitor services, and communications. She joined Plantations in 2002 and participated with the client/design team in imagining a new center at Plantations, conveying Plantations' needs along with the desire to have a LEED certified building, which evolved from a conservatory to a welcome center. Originally from Texas, Sonja earned her B.A. and M.S. from Texas A&M University; and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Green Drinks in Albany (Tuesday, August 27, 2013)

Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Come enjoy a free networking event:

August 27, 2013

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Creo Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza

What could be better than green drinks with green companions at a green watering hole for a reduced amount of green from your pocket?　

Come join us and let the greening spread.

Opportunities are available to sponsor inventive munchies based on local and seasonal foods – contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com

Green Drinks Albany will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Cap - SSS - TBA (Tuesday, September 10, 2013)

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Please join us for our September Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

Capital Region

TBA

Presented by: John Ciovacco, Aztec Geothermal

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Evening

Heffner Alumni House

RPI

Troy, NY

(Click here for directions)

Description:

Learning Objectives:

Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration. Advance registration fees: $15 for Chapter members and $20 for the general public. $10 for students. Free to all SUNY Albany students with a valid ID and to all SUNY Albany staff. At the door: $25.

About the Presenter:

Sponsor opportunities are available. Contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com for information.

Stormwater Wednesdays (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Another great green event from a USGBC NY Upstate partner organization:

“Stormwater Wednesdays”

The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) 2013 Webcast Series

September 18, 2013
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
195 New Karner Road

Combining Green & Grey in Combined Sewer Watersheds

“Life is like a sewer... what you get out of it depends on what you put into it.” – Tom Lehrer

Many communities with combined sanitary and stormwater sewers are exploring the best ways to reduce the incidence of combined sewer overflows (CSOs). There has been much made about the battle. . .or more often blending. . . of grey and green infrastructure components to achieve overall CSO reductions. Green infrastructure approaches show promise in that they can reduce stormwater runoff volumes (and associated pollutant loads) entering the combined system and can have multiple benefits, such as helping to “green” the city. Many CSO communities are asking the tough questions, such as how much can green infrastructure actually reduce overflows and how do costs compare to the grey alternatives? How can green infrastructure be incorporated into CSO Long Term Control Plans? This webcast will explore how various CSO communi ties are seeking to implement green solutions.

A public education program sponsored by the Stormwater Coalition of Albany County

Are these LIVE, FREE on location webcasts for you??? Take a look and register today!

Go to swcoalition@albanycounty.com to register.

See the Center for Watershed Protection website (www.cwp.org/our‐work/training/webcasts) for details.

Green Drinks in Albany (Tuesday, September 24, 2013)

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Come enjoy a free networking event:

September 24, 2013

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Creo Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza

What could be better than green drinks with green companions at a green watering hole for a reduced amount of green from your pocket?　

Come join us and let the greening spread.

Opportunities are available to sponsor inventive munchies based on local and seasonal foods – contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com

Green Drinks Albany will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

FL/ST - Sustainable Speaker Series - What Have We Learned From LEED? (Thursday, September 26, 2013)

Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:30:00 GMT

NewYork Upstate Chapter

Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region

Please join us for our September presentation and Summer Celebration:

What Have We Learned From LEED? A Green Building Forum from the Owner's Perspective

Wednesday, September 26, 2013

5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Glenora Wine Cellars

Dundee, NY

Check back for more details!

Learning Objectives:

About the Presenter:

Panel to be Announced!

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Green Apple Day of Service (Saturday, September 28, 2013)

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Green Apple Day of Service -- Your opportunity to provide service to schools in your community! Join a team or create your own project!

Cap - SSS - Passiv Haus (Tuesday, October 08, 2013)

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Please join us for our October Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

Capital Region

Passiv Haus

Presented by: Dennis Wedlick

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Evening

Palamountain Hall

Skidmore College

, NY

(Click here for directions)

Description:

Learning Objectives:

Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration. Advance registration fees: $15 for Chapter members and $20 for the general public. $10 for students wiith a valid ID. At the door: $25.

About the Presenter:

Sponsor opportunities are available. Contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com for information.

FL/ST - Sustainable Speaker Series - Quality Maintenance Standards (Wednesday, October 09, 2013)

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:30:00 GMT

NewYork Upstate Chapter

Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region

Please join us for our October presentation:

Quality Maintenance Standards

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Corning Community College

Big Flats, NY

Check back for more details!

Learning Objectives:

About the Presenter:

Edward Smyth

Edward Smyth is a Principal at DNV KEMA with 15 years of experience in the energy industry. Since 2000 he has designed and conducted evaluations and implementation for state‐ and utility‐based energy efficiency programs. His current role is Principal‐In‐Charge and project manager for the NYSERDA HVAC Business Partners program. Mr. Smyth is a 1996 MBA graduate of the College of St. Rose, Albany, NY, and a Certified Energy Manager through the Association of Energy Engineers.

Stormwater Wednesdays (Wednesday, October 16, 2013)

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Another great green event from a USGBC NY Upstate partner organization:

“Stormwater Wednesdays”

The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) 2013 Webcast Series

October 16, 2013
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
195 New Karner Road

Stormwater Trading – Markets or Mayhem?

“When Donald Duck traded his wings for arms, was he trading up or trading down?” –Doug Coupland

Stormwater markets and/or pollutant trading programs are gaining currency (so to speak), at least as an idea of how to introduce some additional efficiency into TMDLs, state and local stormwater programs, and other watershed‐based efforts. The idea is quite simple and reflects basic market principles of supply and demand: the “owner” of a regulatory obligation (e.g., pollutant load reduction) trades with another entity who can supply the required reductions at lower cost or with greater efficiency. Some are looking to such programs as the salvation for meeting increasingly ambitious reduction goals. Others view such programs as “getting away with something” or sacrificing watershed health in one place for project implementation in another. Check out this webcast to learn how various trading programs are faring around the country and how the rules of the market can influence whether these trades constitute “markets or mayhem.”

A public education program sponsored by the Stormwater Coalition of Albany County

Are these LIVE, FREE on location webcasts for you??? Take a look and register today!

Go to swcoalition@albanycounty.com to register.

See the Center for Watershed Protection website (www.cwp.org/our‐work/training/webcasts) for details.

Green Materials and Services Expo - Hudson Valley (Thursday, October 17, 2013)

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Please join us for the:

Hudson Valley Branch

Green Materials and Services Expo

Technical Presentation:

TBA

Thursday, October 17, 2013

5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. Set up

Senate Gymnasium

SUNY Ulster County Community College

Stone Ridge Campus

Ulster, NY 12484

Hudson Valley

(Click Here for Directions)

Food will be provided.

The Hudson Valley Branch of the US Green Building Council NY Upstate Chapter is hosting a 'Green Materials and Services Expo' on Thursday October 17, 2013. The event is an excellent way for your company to specifically reach your preferred customer market. Last year we had 23 exhibitors and a lot of fun. This year we expect more. Meet your peers. Learn from each other and collaborate to grow!

Register via the link to the left. Fee for exhibitors $250. Fee for sponsoring exhibitor $500. Fee for gold sponsor $1000. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration. Advance registration fees: $10 for Chapter members and $15 for the general public. At the door: $15 for members and $20 for the public. SUNY Ulster Students free with a valid ID.

Thanks to our sustaining sponsor: SUNY Ulster

To Sponsor A Hudson Valley Branch Event, Contact
Rick Alfandre

Green Drinks in Albany (Tuesday, October 22, 2013)

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Come enjoy a free networking event:

October 22, 2013

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Creo Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza

What could be better than green drinks with green companions at a green watering hole for a reduced amount of green from your pocket?　

Come join us and let the greening spread.

Opportunities are available to sponsor inventive munchies based on local and seasonal foods – contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com

Green Drinks Albany will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Cap - SSS - SUNY Oswego - Stone Soup (Tuesday, November 12, 2013)

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:30:00 GMT

Please join us for our November Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

Capital Region

SUNY Oswego - Stone Soup

Presented by: Jodi Smits Anderson

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Evening

Heffner Alumni House

RPI

Troy, NY

(Click here for directions)

Description:

Learning Objectives:

Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration. Advance registration fees: $15 for Chapter members and $20 for the general public. $10 for students. At the door: $25.

About the Presenter:

Sponsor opportunities are available. Contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com for information.

FL/ST - Sustainable Speaker Series - Occupancy Performance Survey for a LEED Platinum Building, 2 Years After Occupancy (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:30:00 GMT

NewYork Upstate Chapter

Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region

Please join us for our November Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

Occupancy Performance Survey for a LEED Platinum Building, 2 Years After Occupancy

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Ithaca College
Park School of Business, Room 203
Ithaca, NY

Park in Visitor’s Parking Lot at 96B Main Entrance, walk to Park School of Business, 2nd Floor Rm 203

Following recommendations of USGBC, Ithaca College performed an Occupancy Survey of the Peggy Ryan Williams Center [PRWC] two years after occupancy. The PRWC is a LEED Platinum building that was occupied in 2009. This presentation will focus on the survey tool utilized; how the survey was customized to reduce biases; the major concerns identified through the survey and how IC resolved the major concerns expressed. Participant will see the actual survey results. Martha will also discuss how the building occupants developed a “Green Team” and the communication efforts they undertake to educate occupants.

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate how Survey Gizmo was utilized to develop a quick, comprehensive, analytical survey
How to word questions/customize a survey so responses aren’t biased.
Learn what issues can occur in a newly occupied building and how occupants perceptions of new technologies impact satisfaction
Understand the role that architects and engineers have in education building occupants and facilities personnel.

About the Presenter:

Martha Gray has been the Director of Institutional Research at Ithaca College since 1996. Part of the Institutional Research Office’s role is to provide survey research services and support for the institution. Martha has extensive survey research experience in higher education and in private industry. She earned her bachelor’s degree at N.C. State University and her Masters in Communication at Ithaca College in 1998.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Stormwater Wednesdays (Wednesday, November 20, 2013)

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Another great green event from a USGBC NY Upstate partner organization:

“Stormwater Wednesdays”

The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) 2013 Webcast Series

November 20, 2013
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
195 New Karner Road

Stormwater Utilities: Reckoning the Cost Side of the Equation

“You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!” –Dolly Parton

Stormwater utilities continue to be one of the most promising means to build and sustain a local stormwater management program. Developing an effective stormwater utility demands an understanding of both the revenue and cost side of the equation. There are various, well‐understood methodologies for the revenue and rate‐settng side of the equation, but getting a good read on the actual costs of operating a program and implementing BMPs seems much more mysterious. With evolving BMP specifications and new innovative practices, developing reliable cost data can tricky, as cost data are notoriously unreliable, and variable. How can a program developing or modifying a stormwater utility do a better job of honing actual costs, both today and into the future? This webcast will provide resources and case studies on this topic, and we guarantee it will be worth the cost!

A public education program sponsored by the Stormwater Coalition of Albany County

Are these LIVE, FREE on location webcasts for you??? Take a look and register today!

Go to swcoalition@albanycounty.com to register.

See the Center for Watershed Protection website (www.cwp.org/our‐work/training/webcasts) for details.

Green Drinks in Albany (Tuesday, November 26, 2013)

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:30:00 GMT

Come enjoy a free networking event:

November 26, 2013

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Creo Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza

What could be better than green drinks with green companions at a green watering hole for a reduced amount of green from your pocket?　

Come join us and let the greening spread.

Opportunities are available to sponsor inventive munchies based on local and seasonal foods – contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com

Green Drinks Albany will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Cap - SSS - Sustainable Development and NYS (Tuesday, December 10, 2013)

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 22:30:00 GMT

Please join us for our December Sustainable Speakers Series presentation:

Capital Region

Sustainable Development and NYS

Presented by: David Hogenkamp, Peter Fleischer, Empire State Futures

Tuesday, Decemer 10, 2013

Evening

SUNY Albany

TBA

Albany, NY

(Click here for directions)

Description:

Learning Objectives:

Register via the link to the left. You will need to log-in with your email address and create a profile if you have not already done so. You must use the email address associated with your Chapter membership account in order to receive the member's rate for registration. Advance registration fees: $15 for Chapter members and $20 for the general public. $10 for students. At the door: $25.

About the Presenter:

Sponsor opportunities are available. Contact Jodi at greenerjsa@gmail.com for information.