PAST EVENTS
May 12, 2010 
Green Building Programs In the Capital District US Green Building Council Jodi Smits Anderson, of DASNY, gave a lively talk about green building, and the importance of incorporating all aspects of energy savings in project evaluations.
Green Building Programs In the Capital District US Green Building Council Jodi Smits Anderson, of DASNY, gave a lively talk about green building, and the importance of incorporating all aspects of energy savings in project evaluations. Apr. 14 2010 The New PBS/CBS and SPCC regs
Jim Victor, DEC Bureau of Technical Support, Div. of Env. Remediation gave a lively summary of changes to the various bulk storage regulations. PDH credits were available.
Mar. 10 2010
Joint AWMA/AEE Luncheon: Residential Energy Options – Solar, Wind, Smart Grid systems were among topics of discussion Speakers: Olya Prevo of Alteris Renewables & Dr. Phil Hofmeyer from Morrisville State College Renewable Energy Training Center John Ciovacco, General Manager - Professional Geothermal Design and Installation, Aztech Technologies, Inc.
Feb. 10, 2010 Air Programs & Climate Change Update: How’re We Doing? DEC speaker discussed DEC Air programs, also Copenhagen, 350, 20/20, RGGI, etc.
January 13, 2010
Environmental Facilities Corp: Greening the Plumbing Matthew Millea, Acting President, EFC spoke on the Next Generation of Water/Wastewater Infrastructure and innovastive grant programs.
Dec. 4, 2009
Joint AWMA Young-Sommer EBC Breakfast Chris Amato from the NYSDEC spoke on the Department's Natural Resources Program.
Nov. 11, 2009
The AWMA Earth Day Grants – Green Kids & and Companies in NY
This year two schools from the Poughkeepsie area presented how they have used grant funds. Three 8th grade students from St. Martin de Porres School spoke about the nine-year wetland study that their school has undertaken.
Three middle school science students from the Environmental Club at Tabernacle Christian Academy reported on their experiences setting up a school beverage container recycling program using equipment purchased with their AWMA Earth Day Grant award.
Please see the 2009 Earth Day Grant page for more info and pictures.
Oct. 14, 2009
Hudson River PCB Dredging Project. Dave King, EPA's Hudson River Project Coordinator, gave an informative update on the dredging project and issues encountered during the initial year of work. Based on the lessons learned, Dave outlined improved methods for the next year.
September 16, 2009
Yvonne E. Marciano from the West Firm spoke about the development of Marcellus Shale, and it's potential impacts and benefits. One PDH credit was given for attending this
presentation.
May 13, 2009
Carbon Capture and Storage in New York
Dr. John Martin, NYSERDA, spoke about the status of Carbon Capture & Long Term Storage in NY.
April 8, 2009
Waste to Energy & Climate Change
Meg Morris, of Covanta, gave a presentation on waste-to-energy projects in New York.
March 11, 2009
Green Energy in New York AWMA & AEE Joint Dinner Meeting
The Eastern NY Chapter, Air & Waste Management Association, in conjunction with the Capital District Association of Energy Engineers, hosted '"Planning, Design & Installation of the Dormitory Authority's 40 KW Solar PV array, Operating Experience, and Investigation of Wind Turbine Concepts for Rooftop Installation" presented by DASNY Electrical Engineer Tom Piwinski, PE, LEED AP. A tour was included, and 1 PDH was offered.
February 11, 2009
DEC Air Program Update
Rob Sliwinski, Director, Bureau of Air Quality Planning, NYSDEC
Rob spoke about new developments in air regulations, including PSD, RGGI and the success of the recent auctions, CAIR, and more....
January 14, 2009
Small Business & Environmental Programs & Funding Opportunities
Amy Schoch, Empire State Development
