BPCA holds 'green' seminar. (Transcripts).Acting president of the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of State Research and Development Authority Peter Smith and other energy experts discussed ways to lessen less·en v. less·ened, less·en·ing, less·ens v.tr. 1. To make less; reduce. 2. Archaic To make little of; belittle. v.intr. To become less; decrease. dependence on imported energy and reduce energy costs through the benefits of green building technology, at a recent Battery Park City. Authority green building seminar. "While the attacks of Sept. 11 were not specifically about energy, they served as a painful reminder to us that we are overly dependent on imported energy." Smith said. New York State is the national leader in implementing green building technology to design environmentally responsible buildings. The technology employs computer modeling to maximize energy efficiency of buildings and materials analysis to ensure a healthy environment for people who live and work in the buildings. Battery Park City's Solaire building, the world's first 'green' residential high-rise, was highlighted in the building management seminar as a 'model of green design. "In the area of environmental sustainability the governor's leadership and vision has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council who awarded him its leadership award and the Alliance to Save Energy who gave him the Charles H. Percy Charles Harting "Chuck" Percy (born September 27, 1919) was chairman of the Bell & Howell Corporation from 1949 to 1964 and Republican United States Senator for Illinois from 1967 to 1985. Award, the highest honor given to a public official," said Timothy Carey Timothy Agoglia Carey (b. March 11, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York; d. May 11, 1994 in Los Angeles, California) was an American actor and director. Carey produced, wrote, directed and starred in the 1962 feature The World's Greatest Sinner. , president & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority The Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority is a New York State public benefit corporation whose mission is to plan, create, co-ordinate and maintain a balanced community of commercial, residential, retail, and park space within its designated 92-acre site on the lower west side . The focus of the building management seminar was to provide building owners and managers the opportunity to become more familiar with the programs, services and financial assistance offered to help assist in making their buildings more environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] . Through these programs they can achieve energy savings, a healthier environment and an improved tenant safety and comfort. The conference also featured remarks from several distinguished speakers including: Peter Blom, program manager, ConED Solutions; Robert Tscherne, senior vice president, New York Power Authority; Dennis Falvey, senior engineering manager, PB Power, Inc.; and Wayne Tusa, president, Environmental Risk & Loss Control. Among the vendors and organizations offering exhibits were the Philips Lighting Company, Energy Star/U.S. Environmental Agency, the Solaire-Albanese Development Corporation, Tri-Star Solar and Lutrono Electronics. |
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