Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Description: A discussion of new developments and updates on solar initiatives throughout the City.
Safety and Sustainability in the Building Code & Zoning Resolution
Friday, April 30, 2010
Description: This presentation covers fire safety and egress requirements in the 2008 Building Code with a focus on Chapters 4, 9 and 10. In addition, this presentation covers sustainability provisions in the City’s codes, recent legislation enacted as part of the City’s Greener, Greater Buildings Plan, as well as the energy code and zoning requirements for bicycle access, landscaping and side yards.
Commissioner’s Roundtable: The New Greener, Greater Buildings Laws
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Description: An overview of how new laws will impact buildings in New York City.
American DG Energy
Presenter: Jerry Goldfaden, American DG Energy
Description: American DG Energy is a full service provider of cogeneration equipment, from installation through power delivery, where the property owner can benefit from the savings of cogeneration without bearing the large capital costs associated with installation.
The Distributed Generation Program
Presenter: Margaret Jolly, Consolidated Edison
Description: A description of the Distributed Generation program at ConEd, including ConEd criteria for interconnection and requirements for filing an application.
Net Metering
Presenter: Douglas Lutzy, New York State Public Service Commission
Description: The history of and legislative changes to the New York State laws governing net metering.
Standardized Interconnection Requirements
Presenter: Jason Pause, New York State Public Service Commission
Description: Standard interconnection requirements of New York State, including the application process and equipment certified for use in NYS.
New York Power Authority
Presenter: Peter Giasemis, New York Power Authority
Description: A description of New York Power Authority's jurisdiction, rates, and incentives related to cogeneration.
RSP Systems
Presenter: Bruce Beckwith, RSP Systems
Description: An overview of cogeneration systems and products manufactured by Capstone, an in depth description of the technology, and the benefits of cogeneration to a property owner.