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Retrofit NYC

Page last updated November 15, 2010

Retrofit NYC is an information center created by the Pratt Center for Community Development to help New York property owners to upgrade their buildings for energy efficiency. Property owners can save money while doing the right thing for the environment and creating jobs for local residents. Existing buildings are responsible for nearly three-quarters of NYC’s carbon emissions.

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Managing Lean and Green 2009-2010 Schedule

Page last updated February 19, 2010

The Pratt Center for Community Development, Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development, and the Supportive Housing Network of New York invite you to a monthly forum to learn and share information about how to make your existing housing portfolio more energy efficient, healthier, and more financially viable.
 
 

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HPD's Green Owners' Forum in Coney Island

Event on April 20, 2010

 
The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation & Development, in partnership with Energy $mart Communities and Urban Neighborhood Services Inc., cordially invite you to a
 
Green Owners’ Forum  

An opportunity for property owners to get information on issues such as green financing opportunities, property tax exemptions, water & energy conservation, recycling, weatherization, utility incentives, and much more.

Event Details

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Coney Island's Liberation Diploma Plus High School

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NYIRN's Spec It Green Workshop

Event on March 25, 2010

 
The Local Advantage - Workshops for New York City Manufacturers

TOPIC:
Life Cycle Assessment for Building Products
Find out why buyers are talking about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Learn how to evaluate the environmental impacts of your product.

This workshop will cover:
1. Why buyers are talking about Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)
2. How to evaluate the environmental impact of your products
3.The costs and benefits of LCA
4. How to use LCA to your advantage

Product case studies will be reviewed

Event Details

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 8:30am to 10:30am
Marmorino Depot

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Real Green! Meet the Experts on Energy

Event on April 1, 2010

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce's Real Estate & Development (RED) Committee, in cooperation with Con Edison, invites you to the second event of its “RED Goes Green” series:
 
Real Green! Meet the Experts on Energy
 
Do you have a “green” project you want to start but are concerned about cost and feasibility? Are you looking for ideas to make your business or residence more sustainable?
 

Event Details

Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Brooklyn Borough Hall

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"We Can Green Brooklyn" EcoFair - Saturday, April 17th

Event on April 17, 2010

 
See more information here!
 

Event Details

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Holy Cross Auditorium and Yard

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Contractor Training

Page last updated November 18, 2010

The Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) and the Bronx Community College (BCC) Center for Sustainable Energy offer the following classes in New York City for building professionals, contractors and others seeking to learn how to conduct energy assessments in buildings:

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Managing Lean & Green Workshop - Making Green Roofs a Reality in NYC

Event on May 5, 2010


Grow your knowledge about green roof construction, costs, and benefits.

Event Details

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Pratt Manhattan, 144 West 14th Street

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Green for Queens Earth Day Fair - April 25th

Event on April 25, 2010

 
Earth friendly fun for kids and adults.  More info here!

Event Details

Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Central Queens YM & YWHA

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HPD's Green Owners' Forum in Cypress Hills

Event on April 29, 2010

 
The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation & Development, in partnership with Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, cordially invite you to a  
 
Green Owners’ Forum  
 
An opportunity for property owners to get information on issues such as green financing opportunities, property tax exemptions, water & energy conservation, recycling, weatherization, utility incentives, and much more.
 

Event Details

Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Intermediate School 302

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