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New City -
Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED has been named the Chair
of the Rockland Business Association’s (RBA) Green
Council. This new committee had its kickoff meeting
on Monday March 24th. Over twenty RBA members
attended the breakfast at Blue Hill Plaza for what
was an informative and dynamic exchange. Individuals
expressed their relationship to the environmental
movement and their reasons for participating in this
Council. The mission and goals of the committee are
being created, as well as an exciting selection of
tools and programs to serve the over 1000 RBA
members.
Michael Shilale believes businesses, builders,
developers and municipalities need information and
direction. The council’s initial goals should
include, ‘tool kits,’ seminars, an information
clearinghouse and communicating funding
opportunities for members who want to be ‘green’ and
save money. According to the USGBC, by 2010 the
green building market will exceed $60 billion.
Businesses not involved in this evolution will be at
a distinct disadvantage.
All businesses should visit NYSERDA’s website where
there are many financial incentives to businesses
and residents to address New York's energy and
environmental needs. Energy Audits are available for
$100 and $400 depending on the size of your utility
bill. The small initial fee is applied to any
upgrades and payback periods are quick so that you
begin saving energy and money almost immediately.
Click here for NYSERDA's website and more
information.
If you are interested in being a part of this
exciting committee contact Roger Scheiber at the RBA
and get involved.
Click here for photos of first 'Green Council'
meeting.
Michael Shilale Architects, LLP, a trusted
architectural engineering firm founded in 1991,
serves numerous educational, commercial, residential
and municipal clients, from Manhattan, to
Monticello, Sullivan, Orange, Westchester, Rockland
and Nassau counties, in New York, as well as Bergen
County and Essex counties in New Jersey. For more
information, please call 845-708-9200, or visit
their website at, www.shilale.com
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