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Green BuildingLeague of Conservation Voters proposes green agenda for YonkersThe "Blueprint for a Greener Yonkers," produced by the New York League of Conservation Voters, urges the city to pass new building codes that would require energy efficient new construction and promote a waterfront that's accessible to all residents - not just those living in new developments on the Hudson River.Read More > State Legislature Unanimously Passes Green Building ActThe state Legislature has taken an important step toward reducing New York's carbon footprint and saving taxpayer money, after the Senate and Assembly unanimously passed the State Green Building Construction Act. The measure, which nearly passed last year, now heads to Gov. David Paterson's desk. Thank you to our lawmakers for taking this important step toward a greener New York! Read More > Act For Green Building Techniques Passed Unanimously in State Senate and AssemblySubmitted by Amy Rhodin on Mon, 2008-06-16 11:41.
The State Green Building Construction Act was passed unanimously in the New York State Assembly and Senate, announced Assemb Troy Homes Get A 'Green' MakeoverSubmitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-04-17 15:54.
A restoration project in Troy to bring two historic homes into the 21st century could end up serving as a blueprint for energy-efficient "green" building projects all over the state. Westchester Businesses Join Fight Against Climate ChangeSubmitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-03-06 18:31.
Last Tuesday, Westchester County Executive Andy Spano and the Global Warming Task Force called on businesses to help reduce the county's carbon footprint. That same day, IBM announced the release of its new mainframe computer that will reduce power and cooling costs up to 85 percent in companies' energy-sapping data centers, reports
Event Date: 03/12/2008
7:00pm - 9:00pm The Schenectady County Climate Change Coalition is sponsoring a program on the topic "Greening Schenectady," at the Proctors Theater Robb Alley, 432 State St., in downtown Schenectady. Speakers will include Phillip Morris, CEO of Proctors; Mona Golub, vice president of the Golub Corporation; architect Bill Connor, and two representatives of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Mayor Brian Stratton will also receive the coalition's first annual Green Star award for leadership in combating climate change in Schenectady. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Nancy Peterson at (518) 374-5810 or e-mail grsanc06@nycap.rr.com. This event is a Panel Discussion Filed Under: Capital District, Schenectady Rockland County Legislators Propose New Environmental LawsSubmitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-01-24 23:41.
Dep't of Energy Finalizes New Regs On Green BuildingsSubmitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2007-12-27 17:31.
School Buildings Look To Be GreenSubmitted by Joshua Finkelstein on Tue, 2007-12-18 17:27.
The Healthy Schools Network announced it has been successful in getting a Spitzer, Bloomberg And Silver Announce Plans for City's First Green SchoolSubmitted by Sandy Jensen on Thu, 2007-11-15 12:26.
With land donated by the state, New York City will build it's first green school in Battery Park City to ease overcrowding in Lower Manhattan schools and provide a healthy and sustainable environment for students. |
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