[SPN-Discussion] For your calendar - Next Green from the Inside Out event!

[Celia Salgado]

Green Your Home from the Inside Out! Wednesday, March 31st, 6pm – 8:30pm
Clayton Powell Jr., State Office Building
163 West 125th St

Solar One, New York City’s green energy, arts & education center, in
partnership with the NYC Compost Project and the NYC Department of
Sanitation, presents Green From the Inside Out on Saturday, March 27 at the
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.

Green From the Inside Out gives Staten Island homeowners the knowledge and
resources they need to make their homes more environmentally friendly by
saving energy (and money!), reducing waste, and recycling correctly. Come
test your recycling knowledge, find out about composting, learn what
incentives are available for your home improvements, find out if solar power
and green roofs are right for you, and talk to vendors of green products and
services. Featuring presentations by Solar One, the NYC Compost Project, the
NYC Department of Sanitation, and New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority Energy $mart Communities.

*Please RSVP to Celia Salgado at 212-505-6050 or celia at solar1.org.*

Presentation Details:

Composting 101

The NYC Compost Project on Staten Island will discuss the simple steps
involved in creating rich compost from household food scraps.  Learn about
the different ways to compost at home, how to effectively maintain a compost
bin, troubleshoot common issues, and utilize the finished product in your
garden.

Recycling and Beyond

Learn the basics and the fine print of New York City’s curbside recycling
program.  Best practices in waste prevention and reuse, as well as
legislative updates on materials not collected curbside, such as plastic
bags and rechargeable batteries, will be discussed.

Reducing Energy Costs Through Energy Efficiency

Find out how to save money, help the environment, and make your home even
more comfortable. Learn easy tips for energy savings, as well as
cost-effective ways to make a big difference in your home energy bills.
Government and utility incentives for homeowners to make energy-efficiency
improvements will be discussed by the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA) Energy $mart Communities Coordinator for
Staten Island.

A Survey of Rooftop Solar Applications in NYC:  Solar Thermal and
Photovoltaics

Learn the difference between the two most common kinds of solar power used
in New York City homes, and how to determine which application is right for
you.   Solar One’s Chris Neidl will review the generous government
incentives currently available for solar and discuss how homeowners can find
a solar installer.  “White roofs” and “green roofs” will also be discussed.


Celia C. Salgado
NYSERDA Energy $mart Program Assistant
Solar One
37 W. 26th St. Suite 209
New York, NY 10010
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