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  • 6 Questions With an Energy Efficiency Expert

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    Tom Sahagian is working on new products that could help advance electrification in more buildings.  What is your current work? These days I mostly work for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Columbia University.  My NYCHA title is Temporary Employee, which is not particularly revealing; my CU title is Lecturer, Masters of Sustainability program,…

  • Monthly Forum: City of Yes – Why this is the Right Climate Policy for NYC

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    Join GreenHomeNYC at this month’s Forum for in-person presentations with Q&A. The mayor has proposed a string of permitting and zoning related changes through his “City of Yes” initiative to modernize the city’s zoning regulations in order to support its climate goals. This presentation will provide a preview of the changes proposed in the City…

  • GreenHomeNYC Volunteer Coordinator Position Description

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    Overview GreenHomeNYC is looking for a detail-oriented and focused coordinator to recruit new volunteers and match them to roles that suit their interests and skills. GreenHomeNYC promotes energy efficient and sustainable buildings and green professional development in NYC. We provide sustainability information to the general public and technical education to advance sustainability careers through a…

  • What a Waste: Management of Waste for Sustainable Living

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    By Naren Barade Sivaji Waste generation, disposal and recycling play an important role in shaping sustainable living. New York city generates about 14 million tons of trash a year. So, what happens to all this trash? Waste, after collection, and depending on its kind, is composted or transported to recycling facilities, waste-to-energy facilities, or landfills.

  • Monthly Forum: Renewables & Energy Storage – The Booming Energy Transition

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    Join GreenHomeNYC at this month’s Forum for in-person presentations with Q&A. The energy transition is in full swing! With tailwinds in policy, financing, availability, public sentiment and more over the past several years, including a major boost from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the renewable energy and energy storage industries are making big things…

  • Green Careers – Resume Workshop

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    Join GreenHomeNYC Careers group on April 11th for an IN-PERSON resume workshop. During timed sessions with green career professionals, you’ll receive constructive, personalized feedback on how to present your skills and experience so you get the attention of employers and land the job you want! Resume reviewers with be paired with attendees throughout the evening–think…

  • Monthly Forum: Green Catwalk

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    GreenHomeNYC is kicking off 2023 with our annual Green Catwalk forum featuring an eclectic lineup of professionals. This is a great opportunity to learn about new technologies, innovations, and policies happening in the New York City environmental sustainability and green infrastructure sphere. Our panel speakers will talk about recent projects and share their insights into…

  • Monthly Forum: New York State Environmental Bond Act and US Inflation Reduction Act

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    Policy Proposals and Victories, the Annual Patty Noonan Memorial Policy Forum Join GreenHomeNYC (GHNYC) and the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) at our next forum for a discussion on the proposed New York State Environmental Bond Act ballot measure and the recently passed Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Both have a have tremendous…

  • Green Careers – Building Electrification

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    Most of New York City was built before “sustainability” was even a word, but now it is poised to become the most environmentally friendly city in America. Retrofitting buildings, greening the grid, installing solar, and more will require a lot of people in boots making it a reality. Join us to talk about the trades,…

  • Monthly Forum – Removing Barriers to Sustainable Urban Living

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    As the populations of cities continue to grow, there is more pressure to increase housing stock and expand the transportation system to keep up with demand. While cities like New York City certainly have parts of the puzzle solved, there isn’t widespread implementation of best practices to make buildings and the neighborhoods in which they…