The Great 2008 New York State Fair The Great 2008 New York State Fair
The Empire Expo Centers single largest event, the Fair, is a 12-day summer showcase of the best of New York States agriculture, entertainment, education, industry, and technology.
You will view over 375 acres of animals, exhibits and displays. See live performances from the biggest names in entertainment. Enjoy Midway rides and games of skill. And savor mountains of mouth-watering food. No wonder almost one million people visited the Fair last year.
To learn how to make your home and/or business more energy efficient, comfortable and safe, reduce your utility costs and help save the environment, visit the NYSERDA Booth located in Building #4 - Americraft Center of Progress Building - Booth #1002.
SPONSOR: CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 8/21/2008 - 9/1/2008 at 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WHERE: NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse , NY 13209
ADMISSION COST: Admission Fee Applies
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit
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Come be part of the tradition and excitement. To learn how to make your home or business more energy efficient, visit the NYSERDA exhibit at Grandstand B-11.
SPONSOR: Montgomery County Agricultural Society, Inc.
CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 8/26/2008 - 9/1/2008 at :
WHERE: Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 South Bridge Street, Fonda, NY 12068
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Fair Representative or call 518) 853-3313 or email
rockettime_websites@yahoo.comClose this event listingColumbia County Fair
To learn how to make your home more energy efficient, visit the Columbia County Cornell Cooperative Extension exhibit. On display is a lighting comparative meter, energy efficient lighting posters, and literature on NYSERDAs residential programs.
SPONSOR: CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 8/27/2008 - 9/1/2008
WHERE: 182 Hudson Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037
ADMISSION COST: Admission Costs apply
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit
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This event targets homeowners, small businesses and others in the community who are concerned with high heating costs and want to learn how to reduce their energy consumption. There will be exhibits and speakers on energy efficient heating systems, passive solar building design, alternative fuels, solar and wind installation and do-it-yourself energy savings.
To learn more about NYSERDAs program, visit the North Country Energy Smart Communities exhibit.
SPONSOR: Village of Sackets Habor
CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 9/6/2008 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Sackets Harbor Central School Gym, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
SPEAKER: Various speakers on energy efficiency and renewable energy topics and Ann Heidenreich, North Country Energy Smart Communities Coordinator
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mike Kinney, Mayor or call 315-646-3548 or email
mayor@sacketsharbor-ny.govClose this event listing2008 Green Block - Annual MCC 3rd Avenue Community Benefit Street Fair
Come on out and join in the festivities. One of New Yorks oldest, largest and most exciting annual street festivals presented by Radio Disney.
To learn how to make your home and/or business more energy efficient, comfortable and safe, reduce your utility costs and help save the environment, visit the NYSERDA Booth #672 located in the Geeen Block on the west side of 3rd Avenue between 68th and 69th Streets.
SPONSOR: Radio Disney and Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 9/7/2008 at 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
WHERE: Third Avenue Street Fair - Green Block, Third Avenue between 66th and 86th Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Nicole Reilly or call 212-473-7875 or email
nicole@manhattancc.org or visit
www.manhattancc.orgClose this event listingNew York State Builders Show
The New York State Builders Show is a comprehensive conference program offering an exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services, education programs on green building and energy efficiency building strategies, NAHB designation programs and outstanding networking opportunities.
SPONSOR: New York State Builders Association
CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 9/11/2008 - 9/12/2008 at 8:00 AM - 7:00 pm
WHERE: Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Concourse Level, Nelson Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242
SPEAKER: Various builder and industry experts
ADMISSION COST: $25/person-NYSBA members; $35/person-non members
REGISTRATION: www.nysba.comFOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mike Cocca or call (518) 465-2492 x126 or email
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www.nysba.comClose this event listing2008 Hispanic Heritage Celebration
To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, this event will combine great musical entertainment, community group involvement, food and arts and crafts along with being the grand finale to a season of outstanding festival and concerts at the Plazas unique outdoor setting.
To learn how to make your home and/or business more energy efficient, visit the NYSERDA exhibit.
SPONSOR: Office of General Services
CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 9/13/2008 at 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
WHERE: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kurt Vincent or call 474-5986 or email
kurt.vincent@ogs.state.ny.usClose this event listingSave on Your Heating Dollar
This event will include speakers and exhibitors on simple, inexpensive measures to save fuel, NYSERDA programs, alternatives to oil, what to do if your fuel runs out, and more.
SPONSOR: Community Energy Services, Inc.
CO-SPONSOR: NYSERDA
St. Lawrence County Heating FairWHEN: 9/13/2008 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
WHERE: SUNY-Canton, Canton, NY 13617
SPEAKER: Various speakers, including Ann Heidenreich, North Country Energy $mart Communities Coordinator
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Patricia Green or call 315-379-9466 or email
patricia@ncenergy.org or visit
www.communityenergyservices.orgClose this event listing2008 NYs Capital Region Vegetarian Expo
The New York Capital Region Vegetarian Expo is designed to promote the global health benefits to green sustainable living, environmental awareness and compassion for animals and all beings. This is a great opportunity to learn how to move towards a sustainable future. To learn how to make your home and/or business more energy efficient, visit the NYSERDA exhibit.
SPONSOR: Albany Vegetarian Network
CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 9/13/2008 at 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
WHERE: Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Street, Saratoga, NY 12866
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Dave or Jan Lajeunesse or call 518-686-7486 or email
jan@nyvegetarianexpo.org or visit
www.nyvegetarianexpo.orgClose this event listingLenders Workshop on the New York Energy $mart Loan Fund
Bankers and other finance professionals will learn how their clients can access low-interest loans to finance energy efficient projects in commercial and residential buildings and homes.
SPONSOR: Adirondack Economic Development Corporation
CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 9/16/2008 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
WHERE: Adirondack Economic Development Corporation Offices, 67 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
SPEAKER: Cherisse Ketchum, Project Manager, Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP
ADMISSION COST: FREE
REGISTRATION: beverly@aedconline.comFOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mike Conway, Executive Director or call 518-891-5523 or email
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The 4th Annual Green Brooklyn Conference, coordinated by the Center for the Urban Environment, is Brooklyns largest showcase of green and sustainability issues, programs, and products. A full day fair and symposium, Green Brooklyn brings together the community, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to share ideas with the public about how to live greener in our everyday lives.
Green Brooklyn 2008 will feature workshops and discussions led by several of the citys preeminent leaders in sustainable design, green manufacturing, transportation alternatives, energy efficiency, environmental education, and sustainable food. Workshop topics include: From Farm to Table: An Inside Look at Food Alternatives in the City; Green Building: From Contracting to Certifications- Spotlight on Center for the Urban Environment;
Solar Your Building: Technical Assistance Workshop; The Real Greenbacks: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is; Natural Cleaning Products: Making Smarter Choices in Your Home; Reinventing the Accessory: Water Bottle Planters, Plastic bag crochet, Magazine Jewelry, Make an Umbrella skirt or tote, Tote bags from T-shirts; Navigating NYC: Alternative Transportation Sources; Kid Zone: Plastic Bag Kite Workshop, Green Reading Circles, and Hands-On Crafts for Kids.
To learn how to make your home more energy efficient, visit the NYSERDA exhibit.
SPONSOR: Center for the Urban Environment
CO-SPONSOR: Brooklyns largest showcase of green and sustainability issues, programs, and productsWHEN: 9/18/2008 at 12:00 noon - 05:30 pm
WHERE: Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn, NY 11209
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Aisha Glover or call 718-788-8500 or email
aglover@bcue.org or visit
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An interactive conference for Westchester government, social service and small business organizations to share practical tools, strategies, and resources to support a community of informed consumers.
SPONSOR: Con Edison
CO-SPONSOR: Information - Exchange - PartnershipsWHEN: 9/18/2008 at 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE: Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
SPEAKER: Lyndon D. Williams, County Legislator, Westchester County Board of Legislators
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Sandy Rodriguez or call 212-460-2572 or email
rodriguezs@coned.comClose this event listingWinter Energy Efficiency Workshop
Attend this FREE workshop! Learn how to make your home more energy efficient from a panel of experts. Learn about NYSERDAs low-interest financing options. Meet one on one with a BPI accredited contractor to discuss recommendations on the best ways to keep your energy costs down this winter.
SPONSOR: Sunmark Federal Credit Union, Latham Branch
CO-SPONSOR: NYSERDA
How to Keep Your Energy Costs Under ControlWHEN: 9/20/2008 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
WHERE: 1187 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
SPEAKER: Mark DeChiro, Capital/Saratoga Energy Smart Coordinator
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mark DeChiro or call 518-542-5175 or email
mdechiro1@nycap.rr.comClose this event listingSt. Johns Green Day Celebration
St. Johns of Yonkers is holding their second annual Green Day fair. There will be vendors from all areas of the green sector, tabling and exchanging information about green issues.
SPONSOR: NYSERDA
CO-SPONSOR: Home Depot
WHEN: 9/20/2008 at 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
WHERE: 100 Underhill Avenue, 601 Sprain Road, Yonkers, NY 10526
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Elyssa Rothe or call 914-572-4236 or email
rothe.elyssa@gmail.comClose this event listingSaranac Lake Energy Day
This event will have speakers presenting on a wide range of energy issues focusing on what consumers can do to cope with high energy prices in their homes and businesses, including where to go for financial assistance. To learn how to make your home or business energy efficient, visit the North Country Energy Smart Communities exhibit. The event will also feature energy educational activities for children.
SPONSOR: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 9/20/2008 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WHERE: Town of Harrietstown Town Hall, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
SPEAKER: Various speakers including Ann Heidenreich, North Country Energy Smart Communities Coordinator
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Sylvie Nelson or call 518-891-1990 or email
snelson@saranaclake.com or visit
www.saranaclake.comClose this event listingBronx Energy Conservation & Green Building Expo
Attend this FREE conference and expo to see the benefits of energy efficiency and its relationship to a clean environment.
To learn how to make your home or business more energy efficient, visit the NYSERDA booth.
SPONSOR: Nos Quedamos, NYPA, NYSERDA, Bronx Times, Con Edison, 40th Precinct Community Council, Bronxnet, Sobro, Bronx Initiative for Energy and The Environment, Association For Energy Affordability, Inc.
CO-SPONSOR: Learn How To Be Cool and Reduce Your Energy Bills!WHEN: 9/25/2008 at 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Hostos Community College Building C, 450 Grand Concourse (cross is 148th Street), Bronx, NY 10451
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Anna Vincenty or call 718-585-2323
Close this event listingNYARM Expo
NYARM is dedicated to raising the standard of excellence for the real estate and property management professionals through education, information, legislative initiatives and a peer network that makes NYARM the benchmark for technological advancement and career enhancement. The NYARM Real Estate Expo is an opportunity for property managers, board members, and superintendents to network with maintenance experts, suppliers, and industry experts at over 80 informational booths. This free expo also includes seminars on topics ranging from legal and housing court issues to condo board/manager relations to controlling energy costs.
SPONSOR: New York Association of Realty Managers
CO-SPONSOR: WHEN: 9/26/2008 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHERE: Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Avenue, West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10018
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Margie Russell or call 212-216-0654 or email
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Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy and reduce your energy bills. Also learn about programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements with subsidies, low-interest loans, or free services to qualifying households. Participants will receive a free energy kit, including weatherstripping, shrink window insulation, faucet aerator, outlet and light switch gaskets, and more.
SPONSOR: Town of Glenville
CO-SPONSOR: Glenville Senior Center
WHEN: 10/24/2008, 9/26/2008 at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
WHERE: 32 Worden Road, Glenville, NY 12302
SPEAKER: Mark De Chiro, Capital/Saratoga Energy $mart Communities Coordinator, James Guyer, Program Coordinator, Honeywell and Maria DeLucia-Evans, Empower NY Educator of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Albany County.
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mark DeChiro or call 518-542-5175 or email
mdechiro1@nycap.rr.comClose this event listingWildlife Festival and Energy Expo
This “Expo” in conjunction with NYPAs Annual Wildlife Festival is an educational event for consumers to gain valuable information on how to reduce energy consumption, lower energy costs, lessen carbon output and learn about the vital role wildlife plays in our environment. To learn more about NYSERDA programs, stop by their exhibit.
This event is free and open to the public.
SPONSOR: The New York Power Authority
CO-SPONSOR: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the Capital/Saratoga Energy $mart Communities Program
WHEN: 9/27/2008 at 10:00 AM - 04:00 pm
WHERE: New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Power Projects Visitors Center , Lansing Manor Minekill State Park State Route 30,, North Blenheim, NY 12131-0898
ADMISSION COST: FREE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mark De Chiro or call 518-542-5175 or email
mdechiro1@nycap.rr.com or visit
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