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November 2020
URI PIER Lecture Series, Lecture #3 – Barriers to Energy Efficiency in Rental and Affordable Housing
The economic benefits of improved energy efficiency in homes are well documented, however energy efficiency programs are not easily accessible to all. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how many communities already struggling with economic and social hardships are less likely to live in properly ventilated, energy efficient housing. What are the economic, social and cultural barriers to participation in energy efficiency programs? How can/should energy efficiency programs be designed to specifically address these barriers to entry? Join us for this…
Find out more »October 2020
URI PIER Lecture Series, Lecture #2 – Energy Efficiency in Schools: Safer Buildings, Healthier Students
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the links between health and the built environment. Adequate ventilation is essential to reducing transmission of the COVID-19 virus and people living without proper ventilation may be at an increased risk of exposure. Is energy efficiency an effective solution to increasing health and safety in buildings, and reducing exposure to COVID-19? Join us for this important conversation featuring experts from around the United States. Register for this free webinar by clicking here Lecture Recording URI…
Find out more »URI PIER Lecture Series, Lecture #1 – Energy Efficiency, Human Health, and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the links between health and the built environment. Adequate ventilation is essential to reducing transmission of the virus causing COVID-19 (Dai, H., Zhao, B. (2020) and people living without proper ventilation may be at an increased risk of exposure. Is energy efficiency an effective solution to increasing health and safety in buildings, and reducing exposure to COVID-19? Join us for this important conversation featuring experts from around the United States. Register for this free webinar by…
Find out more »September 2020
2020 EERMC Virtual Public Forum – COVID-19 Crossroads: Achieving Equitable Health Outcomes through Energy Efficiency
To register for the free Public Forum, click here. Questions should be directed to Kate Venturini at Kate@uri.edu. Webinar Recording 2020 EERMC Virtual Public Forum - COVID-19 Crossroads: Achieving Equitable Health Outcomes through Energy Efficiency
Find out more »EERMC September Special Meeting
In light of the unprecedented health crisis around us, the EERMC is heeding the advice of the Governor and public health officials by moving this month’s meeting to telephone/online. All members of the public are welcome to join utilizing the information below and opportunities for public comment will be made available as normal course. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We wish you good health during these trying times. Please click this URL to join: https://zoom.us/j/94550718125 Or join by…
Find out more »May 2020
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) in Rhode Island: A Virtual Public Meeting
Are you a combined heat and power (CHP) installer? Have participated in National Grid Rhode Island's CHP incentive program? Do you have or are you interested in a CHP system for your facility? Please join us to share your experience and learn more about CHP programs in Rhode Island. Due to COVID-19, this year's meeting will be held virtually. GoToMeeting information will be provided upon registration. Documents Meeting Agenda EERMC Consultant Team CHP Survey Results Presentation EERMC Consultant Team CHP…
Find out more »December 2019
Plugged Into Energy Research Lecture Series – Energy Efficiency in RI: Equity and Innovation
Presentations Yasmin Yacoby Marty Davey Sam Ross
Find out more »Plugged Into Energy Research Lecture Series – Energy Efficiency in RI: Equity and Innovation
Presentations Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi Ron Gillooly Jeff Broadhead
Find out more »October 2019
A Public Forum: Building Rhode Island’s Workforce with Energy Efficiency Programs
This forum is FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP through EventBrite or by emailing coopext@uri.edu if you plan to attend. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.
Find out more »May 2019
Rhode Island’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Programs: An Informational & Public Comment Meeting
Have you participated in National Grid Rhode Island's Combined Heat and Power (CHP) incentive Program? Are you interested in a CHP system for your facility? Please join us to share your experience or to learn more about CHP programs in Rhode Island. This public comment meeting will be held at the National Grid Energy Innovation Hub in Providence, which offers interactive exhibits where Rhode Islanders can learn how they can take action towards creating a clean energy future. Documents Meeting…
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