Energy conference comes to NY. (Transcripts).Top energy experts, scientists, architects, engineers, and building technologists will attend the Multifamily Buildings 2003 Conference New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. to discuss the latest in creating better efficiency in multifamily buildings. The Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. is hosting the conference on June 9-11 at 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 Marriott Financial Center Hotel in Lower Manhattan Lower Manhattan is the southernmost part of the island of Manhattan, the main island and center of business and government of the City of New York. Lower Manhattan is generally defined as the area delineated on the north by Chambers Street, on the west by the Hudson River (North . Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation that was created by the New York State Legislature in 1975. The purpose of the NYSERDA is to provide funding for the research of energy development. , the New York City Housing Authority The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides housing for low and moderate income residents throughout the five boroughs of New York City. NYCHA also administers a citywide Section 8 Leased Housing Program in rental apartments. , and Consolidated Edison This article is about the utility company in New York. For ComEd in Illinois, see Commonwealth Edison. Consolidated Edison, Inc. NYSE: ED is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the United States. and Aspen Systems, this three-day conference will showcase state-of-the-art building technologies, from sustainable Green and high performance construction to health issues and public policy. The Multifamily Buildings 2003 Conference will provide forums designed for industry professionals to explore and debate current industry obstacles, brainstorm and devise proposed solutions, and provide feedback to regulatory and funding agencies. "Energy efficiency is one of our nation's most important priorities," says NYSERDA NYSERDA New York State Energy Research and Development Authority acting president Peter Smith. "This Conference will expand on the current knowledge, practice, and technologies that are available to implement cost-effective, energy efficiency measures in multifamily buildings." "The Department of Energy is a full partner in the efforts to promote energy awareness and efficiency in the building industry," says David Garman, assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy. "We support the efforts and accomplishments of those who will bring the best new ideas, knowledge and thinking to the forefront of this effort." Governor George E. Pataki said, "I would like to welcome the conference participants to New York, and thank you for the commitment you are demonstrating to make buildings across this State, Nation, and around the World more efficient, comfortable, and economical. While energy efficiency improvements help improve our energy and environmental future, the health and economic benefits that they provide for the residents can be even more important to our future." |
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