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Weatherization Tutoring for the Homeowner
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008May/June 2008 • Home Energy www.homeenergy.org [Download PDF]
Henderson Callender of the Community Environmental Center (CEC) points out where cracks around the top of the riser should be repaired as part of the air-sealing program.
By Henderson Callender, CEC
The key to a happy client is not just work that’s done well, but work that involves the client’s […]
Space TALK: Assistance With Weatherization Available For Brooklyn Renters, Homeowners
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 03-04-2008
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For Brooklyn homeowners and renters who are skimping on heating, help may be just a phone call away.
Based on household income levels, residents may be eligible for New York State’s no-charge Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The program assigns […]
Remodeling With The Stress On Green
Monday, March 3rd, 2008REMODELING NEWS, March 2008
By Richard Cherry
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Ever-growing concern with climate change and the need to slash carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption are having an impact on the way that remodelers are being asked to do business. Homeowners want to “go green”— especially if conserving energy and reducing […]
Job Opening - Energy Auditor
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008Community Environmental Center is searching for applicants for an Energy
Auditor to provide energy-engineering assessments, diagnostic tests,
modeling and specifications.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of HVAC/mechanical engineering
experience. A familiarity with multi-family residential building science and
computer modeling programs such as TREAT and EA-QUIP are essential for
success in this position.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and […]
Internship Opportunity- Technical Energy Services
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008CEC’s Tech Services department is looking for an intern to work on programs and projects with NYSERDA, Weatherization Assistance Program, HPD, regulatory agencies and fee-for-service.
Must be able to:
Perform site inspections for energy use assessments and audits;
Analyze heating/distribution system designs and specifications;
Perform energy use analyses and tracking;
Have a degree in mechanical/energy engineering or related field with […]
Job Opening - Grant Writer / Communications Specialist
Thursday, February 14th, 2008Community Environmental Center (CEC) is seeking a Grant Writer / Communications Specialist. CEC is the largest not-for-profit energy conservation organization in New York City providing energy audits, energy efficiency upgrades, and green building services for new and existing buildings. We focus on serving not-for-profit clients and helping low income households. Our […]
The Burning Question About Cellulose Insulation… It Doesn’t!
Saturday, January 5th, 2008REMODELING NEWS, By Leroy Anthony
January 2008
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With the push to “go green” making great strides, contractors are looking for ways to join the bandwagon in a cost effective way. With the realization that more and more clients are demanding “green,” the implementation of green measures and technology […]
Village Voice Best of NY 2007: Best Cheap Stuff For Home Renovations
Saturday, October 20th, 2007
illustration by Jason Edmiston
Considering the harsh statistics—such as the fact that around 13,000 tons of construction waste are generated every day in the five boroughs, and that around 2 percent of the world’s global climate change is credited to landfill-generated methane gas, nothing less than high-fives and bear hugs go out to the green-minded […]
Why Multi-Housing Should Lead the Green Revolution
Thursday, October 4th, 2007Click here to link to the article at Mulit-Housing News.
MULTI-HOUSING NEWS, By Richard M. Cherry, president of Community Environmental Center
In just the past year or so, the public has come to accept the reality of global warming and its adverse impact on air quality, the weather and the consumption of energy. Coming to terms with […]
2007 Purpose Prize Finalists: Meet Richard Cherry
Monday, September 24th, 2007Providing energy conservation and green building services for low-income New Yorkers
Richard Cherry sees opportunities where others see smokestacks and landfills. In 1994, after two decades with the New York Urban Coalition, Cherry founded the Community Environmental Center to help low-income New Yorkers save money on utility bills by adding insulation, weatherizing, and installing more efficient […]