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Fracking in New York's Marcellus Shale; An Open Forum

jschein — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:29:50 -0500

This week I had the opportunity to moderate and co-produce a panel with the SUNY New Paltz Environmental Task Force at SUNY New Paltz, "The Future of Gas Drilling in New York State," primarily focusing on the process of hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale formation, including parts that lay in the New York City watershed. Hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," uses massive amounts of water and chemicals to access oil and gas trapped in hard-to-reach shale formations.

GTI’s New CHP & Renewable Energy Laboratory Increases Solar Thermal R&D Opportunities

bkraat — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:40:00 -0500

DES PLAINES, IL--Gas Technology Institute (GTI) recently announced the opening of its Combined Heat and Power (CHP) & Renewable Energy Laboratory to provide greater capabilities for developing a wide variety of highly efficient, environmentally friendly renewable energy technologies such as solar thermal products

National Auction Leader REDC Taps Development Professional Alex Abrams to Head Builder Division

spiperato — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:40:00 -0500

NEW YORK, NY—Following the recent success of its first-ever auction for a luxury condominium development in New York City, California-based Real Estate Disposition, LLC (REDC), the nation’s largest and preeminent real estate auction company—which has auctioned an industry-leading 60,000 properties for $6.1 billion in the last two years—has tapped Alex Abrams,

Piedmont Town Center Wins LEED Gold Certification

bkraat — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

CHARLOTTE, NC--The two office towers at Piedmont Town Center in SouthPark earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Jones Lang LaSalle is Named 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year

spiperato — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

CHICAGO—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Jones Lang LaSalle 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for its accomplishments in significant energy and financial savings through successful strategic energy management programs on behalf of clients and commitment to save energy across its entire operation.

L haus Condominium Offering Plan Declared Effective; Closings to Commence Immediately

spiperato — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

NEW YORK, NY—L haus condominium, located in Long Island City, is pleased to announce that the New York State Attorney General’s office has declared the building’s offering plan effective. Closings have already begun and buyers are moving into their new residences. Located just minutes from Manhattan, the 11-story building offers residents the opportunity to purchase a new, move-in ready home.

Girl Scouts to Take Action on Energy Awareness and Conservation Through Trane Grant Project

bkraat — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:40:00 -0500

NEW YORK, NY--Girl Scouts from six U.S. councils are exploring the importance of energy efficiency and conservation and discovering ways to make an impact on the environment through a grant project funded by Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services.

Daniel Hollander & Associates Focuses on Urban Real Estate Projects

spiperato — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:40:00 -0500

NEW YORK, NY—Real estate industry veteran Daniel Hollander announced the formation of Daniel Hollander & Associates (DHA), a national investment and development consulting firm.

US EPA Honors American DG Energy with 2009 Carbon Reduction Award

bkraat — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

WALTHAM, MA--American DG Energy Inc. was honored for the fourth year in a row by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership for the carbon emissions reductions of the Company's CHP projects.

Shiseido Americas Corporation Renews Lease at 900 Third Avenue

spiperato — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

NEW YORK, NY—Shiseido Americas Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s largest cosmetics company, has renewed its lease on its 35,000-square-foot U.S. headquarters at 900 Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.

Senior Managing Director John Mambrino and Managing Director Nicholas Farmakis of international commercial real estate services firm Studley represented Shiseido in the transaction.

Two W&H Pre-War Trophy Properties Win BOMA/NY Pinnacle Awards

spiperato — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

NEW YORK, NY—The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA/NY) has named two W&H Pre-War Trophy properties—the Empire State Building and One Grand Central Place—as 2010 Pinnacle award winners for the Historical Building of the Year and the Operating Building of the Year (over 1,000,000 square feet), respectively, announces Anthony E. Malkin, president of W&H Properties.

Adams & Co. Real Estate Recently Completed the Following Transactions for a Total of 12,800-SF

spiperato — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

NEW YORK, NY—Adams & Co. Real Estate, LLC recently completed the following transactions:

* A seven-year, 2,100-square-foot lease at 55 W. 39th St. for Perry & Joseph, LLC. Joseph Friedman of Adams & Co. represented the tenant while Alan Sinovsky of Sinovsky Realty Services, LLC represented the landlord in the transaction. Asking rents were $30 per square foot.

Activelogix Cited by Frost & Sullivan for Excellence in Building Intelligence Solutions

bkraat — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:10:00 -0500

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA-- Based on its recent analysis of the Building Intelligence Solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Activelogix LLC with the 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement.

Bazzèo, USA-Based Earth-Friendly Cabinet Makers, USA, Adds Another Marketing Partner to Its Growing Distribution Network

spiperato — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:40:00 -0500

OJAI, CA—RESPONSIBLE LUXURY joined the Bazzeo family in late 2009, with a showroom showcasing the full Bazzeo line slated to open in early spring 2010.

New Jersey Sustainable Energy Meeting Holds Successful 'Reverse Auction'

bkraat — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

SADDLE BROOK, NJ-- The New Jersey Sustainable Energy Joint Meeting (NJSEM) is an energy purchasing consortium of 113 New Jersey governmental entities who have joined together to provide small energy consumers equal footing with large energy users.

Real Estate Owners and Investors See Signs of Hope Amid Turbulent Global Market

spiperato — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

LONDON—More than 70% of real estate owners and investors say they are ready, willing and able to buy property in 2010, suggesting that this could indeed be the year that global acquisition activity resumes in earnest.

Sierra Realty Arranges New Space and Expansion for Long-Term Dot.com Tenant at Greeley Square Building, 875 Sixth Avenue

spiperato — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0500

NEW YORK, NY—Sierra Realty Corp. has coordinated a new lease and expansion at the Greeley Square Building at 875 Sixth Avenue for long-term tenant, Interdyn AKA, a leading partner dedicated to the sales, consulting, service and support of Microsoft Dynamics. A tenant in the building since 2000, Interdyn AKA will move to a 9,145-square-foot space, comprising the entire 20th floor of the building, from a second floor, 6,000-square-foot office.

Carrier Indoor Environmental Quality Lab Dedicated at the Syracuse Center of Excellence

bkraat — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:20:00 -0500

SYRACUSE, NY--Carrier Corp. President Geraud Darnis led a group of officials and dignitaries in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Willis H. Carrier Total Indoor Environmental Quality (TIEQ) lab at the Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) in Environmental and Energy Systems headquarters in Syracuse, NY.

Pajaro River Watershed Projects Benefit From Stimulus Funding

bkraat — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:15:00 -0500

WATSONVILLE, CA-- The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced floodplain easements have been signed and restoration work will begin shortly on a $357,000 project for the Pajaro River Watershed, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Magnusson Architecture and Planning Launches MAP Green

bkraat — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:50:00 -0500

NEW YORK, NY--Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC has recently launched MAP Green, a division specializing in green consulting services for building design, green retrofit/rehabilitation, and sustainable neighborhood planning. The MAP Green mission is to help clients achieve truly sustainable projects at any scale, ranging from an entire neighborhood to an individual building to interior spaces/retrofits.