[SPN-Discussion] For your calendar: Green from the Inside Out - April 8th

[Celia Salgado]

****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 Thursday, April 8th at the
Queens Botanical Garden.


Green From the Inside Out gives homeowners, coop and condo owners, building
managers, and tenants 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 energy
efficiency 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.


*Green From the Inside Out!*
*Thursday, April 8th, 6:30pm – 9pm*
*Queens Botanical Garden Visitor Center*
*43-50 Main Street, Flushing, 11315*


Presentation Details:


*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.**



*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.   We'll 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.**


*Composting 101*

Find out how to create rich compost from household food scraps. Learn about
different compost systems and options for your building or household, and
how to effectively maintain a compost bin and group composting system.



*Recycling and Beyond*
Learn the basics and the fine print of New York City’s curbside recycling
program. Best practices in setting up apartment building recycling areas and
educating residents, as well as legislative updates on materials not
collected curbside, will be discussed.**


*GREEN FROM THE INSIDE OUT is a product of Solar One, in partnership with
the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education. This series was made
possible by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.*

Thank you for your assistance in posting this event!

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