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Presentations
	Commissioner’s Roundtable: Solar Forum Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Description: A discussion of new developments and updates on solar initiatives throughout the City. Department of Buildings Presentation (PDF) CUNY Presentation (PDF) Fire Department Presentation (PDF) NYSERDA Presentation (PDF)

	Safety and Sustainability in the Building Code & Zoning Resolution Friday, April 30, 2010 Description: This presentation covers fire safety and egress requirements in the 2008 Building Code with a focus on Chapters 4, 9 and 10. In addition, this presentation covers sustainability provisions in the City’s codes, recent legislation enacted as part of the City’s Greener, Greater Buildings Plan, as well as the energy code and zoning requirements for bicycle access, landscaping and side yards. View the Presentation (PDF)

	Commissioner’s Roundtable: The New Greener, Greater Buildings Laws Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Description: An overview of how new laws will impact buildings in New York City. View the Presentation (PDF)

	Commissioner's Cogeneration Forum Thursday, September 24, 2009 American DG Energy Presenter: Jerry Goldfaden, American DG Energy Description: American DG Energy is a full service provider of cogeneration equipment, from installation through power delivery, where the property owner can benefit from the savings of cogeneration without bearing the large capital costs associated with installation. View Presentation The Distributed Generation Program Presenter: Margaret Jolly, Consolidated Edison Description: A description of the Distributed Generation program at ConEd, including ConEd criteria for interconnection and requirements for filing an application. View Presentation Net Metering Presenter: Douglas Lutzy, New York State Public Service Commission Description: The history of and legislative changes to the New York State laws governing net metering. View Presentation Standardized Interconnection Requirements Presenter: Jason Pause, New York State Public Service Commission Description: Standard interconnection requirements of New York State, including the application process and equipment certified for use in NYS. View Presentation New York Power Authority Presenter: Peter Giasemis, New York Power Authority Description: A description of New York Power Authority's jursidiction, rates, and incentives related to cogeneration. View Presentation RSP Systems Presenter: Bruce Beckwith, RSP Systems Description: An overview of cogeneration systems and products manufactured by Capstone, an in depth description of the technology, and the benefits of cogeneration to a property owner. View the Presentation