Updated LEED Regulations

The United State Green Building Council (USGBC) has come out with a new LEED standard. This standard is currently referred to as V3 or LEED 2009. LEED version 3.0 has made it easier for NYC buildings to become LEED certified since points are now weighted towards improving green house gas emission and preserving open space. Since many buildings in New York City are built on previously developed land and are located near mass transit system, many points can be obtained without changing your proposed basis of design.

Other LEED credits are also easily obtainable and include reducing water consumption within the building by installing water efficient fixtures, fitting and appliances. Many building materials that you are already using may also help you gain additional points. These materials include low emitting paints, wood and sealants. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is providing funding for green building in New York City. This funding is available through many agencies such as the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Energy.

In addition, New York State may begin offering tax incentives to buildings who meet the LEED Gold Certification. Buildings in NYC contribute to 75% of the greenhouse gas emissions.

By building green, you as the developer or owner will make a significant contribution to making our world greener for future generations. With all of the advantages of building green, now is the best time benefit from the green movement. Contact Hydro Tech today for a LEED consultation. Your current basis of design may already qualify you for LEED Certification!

Mr. Adam DiCresio

Name: Adam DiCresio
Title: General Manager
Company: Hydro Tech Environmental, Corp.
Location: Commack, N.Y.
Birthplace and date: Long Island, N.Y., June 28, 1979
Family: Married, 3 Kids.
College: Nassau Community College, Queens College
First job outside environmental field: Law Firm
First job in Environmental field or allied field: Office Manager
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? As of now my responsibilities are to oversee the field operations, office operations, proposal generation, report reviewing and all aspect of Hydro Tech’s geotechnical division and drum disposal division. In the future, I’m going to help Hydro Tech have the capability to design and build a complete gasoline stations, starting from the tank installation to the service station and convenience stores .
Hobbies: Reading, writing, video games and all aspects of media from TV to art.
Favorite book: “The Heart of the Darkness” by Joseph Conrad and
“Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett
Favorite movie: “The good, the Bad and the Ugly”
Key to success: A combination of practice and OCD
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Writer