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Green Buildings: The Role of Government Policy

Thursday, May 29, 2008

What are the policy imperatives that will drive a new era of sustainable design? Two short lectures will set the stage for a panel discussion where leading green professionals and policy-makers explore government's role in achieving urban sustainability.

Speakers: Paul DeCotis: Deputy Secretary for Energy and Senior Energy Advisor to the Governor and Chair, NYS Energy Planning Board. He will address "State Energy Policy: Musing on Past, Present, and Future"

John Krieble: Director of Sustainable Design at the NYC Department of Design and Construction. He will address "NYC Government Buildings - LEEDing the Way?"

Moderator: Craig Kneeland, NYSERDA

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008, 6-8 pm

Location: New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center (250 Greenwich Street @ Barclay Street) 40th Floor

Registration: NYAS