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Published the second Wednesday of each month, the short newsletter is meant to educate and entertain our readers and keep you informed of the leading trends in energy, environmental, and economic sustainability.
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES:
Volume 1 / January 9th 2013
Volume 2/ February 13th 2013
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IN THE NEWS
January 22, 2013
"Rochester Revs up $50M Bus Terminal" - ENR New York
Rochester Transit Center breaks ground with an expected completion date of Spring 2015. Larsen is a subconsultant to Bergmann Associates on this RGRTA Project. The project is aiming to achieve LEED Silver certification.
October, 2012
"Environmental Engineers: Harold Neale" - The Democrat & Chronicle
Harold Neale-5th year RIT Student seeks Co-Op Program With Larsen Engineers to gain Civil Engineering experience.
July, 2011
President of Larsen has article published in Manure Management Magazine
"Manure Has Hidden Gold Within" written by Ram Shrivastava
June, 2011
Larsen Engineers was awarded the "Water & Wastes Digest 2010 Top Water & Wastewater Projects" for Medina Wastewater System Green Improvements Project.
April 14, 2011
Larsen Engineers featured in News Channel 8, Go Green Newscast
Wayne County receives grant to install anti-idling device in vehicles– Channel 8 News
With help from Larsen Engineesrs, Wayne County receives NYSERDA Grant to install anti-idling devices on police cars and public works vehicles in Village of Lyons and Town of Williamson.
November 19, 2010
“Lyons Village Wastewater Treatment Plant Goes Green” – Wayne Post
The Village of Lyons has installed new infrastructure at the Wastewater Treatment Plant including solar panels, a green roof, rainwater harvesting system and energy efficient lighting. Larsen Engineers prepared the grant application, was responsible for the design and construction management.
November 15, 2010
“Wastewater Treatment Plant Going Green” – YNN
Town of Williamson Wastewater Treatment Plant has installed new Green infrastructure including solar panels, a green roof and energy efficiency lighting. Larsen Engineers prepared the grant application, was responsible for the design and construction management. ARTICLE
November 14, 2010
“Town of Williamson takes steps to reduce carbon footprint: Wastewater Treatment Plant produces Renewable Power” – Wayne County Times
“The Town of Williamson has completed the installation of a package of green infrastructure projects which will offset non-renewable energy with solar power, and conserve both energy and water.” “Larsen Engineers of Rochester, New York prepared the state grant application, the green infrastructure design and coordinated construction.”
January 2010
“Larsen Partners with School Green Teams to promote energy conservation” – Channel 8 News
"It’s the next generation that needs to learn about the environment and energy and the goal was by working with schools we could share with them ideas, things happening in neighborhoods and communities keep them aware of it," said Ram Shrivastava, a school partner.
ARTICLE
October 1, 2009
“Governor Paterson Announces $9.8 Million in Stimulus Funds For Clean Water Projects in Western New York” - Press Release, Governor Patterson
Larsen Engineers is successful in securing funds for Village of Medina, Town of Williamson, Village of Lyons and Village of Elba.
May 27, 2007
“Newly ‘green chief’ exec finds himself recharged” – Democrat and Chronicle
August 4th, 2005
"Engineering Firm Founded by RIT Professor Marks 50 Years in Business" -RIT, University News
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 1, 2013
Governor Cuomo Announces Initiatives to Help New York Dairy Farmers Increase Profitability and Reduce Energy Costs. - Press Release
January 10, 2013
Governor Cuomo Calls for Major Expansion to the NY Sun Initiative!
Last year, Governor Andrew Cuomo created the NY-Sun solar jobs program to help promote the use of solar power in New York. His goal of NY-Sun is to not only install twice as much customer-sited solar photovoltaic capacity in 2013, but help create well-paying skilled jobs, make the electric grid more reliable and help reduce air pollution to provide a healthier way of life. With the way the program is running now, Governor Cuomo, has authorized the NY-Sun program through 2015 and proposes to extend the program through 2023, dependent on annual funding levels under this program. Read more of this breaking story here.
January, 2013
NYSERDA Grant Funding available for Dairy Farms. Funds the design, purchase, installation and operation of New Anaerobic Digester Gas to Electricity Systems using dairy farm wastes. Minimum 100KW power generation. up to $2 million per project. First round deadline was January 31st, new round expected to be announced soon! Click here for more grant oppourtunities.
September, 2012
Larsen Engineers welcomes Harold Neale, a 5th year RIT Co-Op Student majoring in Civil Engineering. Harold will be with us until March.
 
 
May 10, 2012
Larsen Engineers participated in United Way's Day of Caring on Wednesday May 10th. The Larsen Team helped with weeding, mulching and planting flowers on the grounds of the Carlson Metrocenter YMCA in downtown Rochester. This is our second year in a row helping with the Carlson Metrocenter YMCA.
  
May 11, 2011
Larsen Engineers participated in United Way's Day of Caring on Wednesday May 11th. The Larsen Team helped with weeding, mulching and planting flowers on the grounds of the Carlson Metrocenter YMCA in downtown Rochester.
March 19, 2011
Larsen Engineers received “Outstanding Project Award” from the Rochester Chapter of The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) for the Monroe County Public Safety Laboratory (Crime Lab) Project. As part of LaBella’s Team, Larsen performed Site and Utility Design which included a concrete pervious pavement parking lot for LEED Platinum Certification.
November 2010
“Larsen Engineers Adds New Staff and Dondi Harner Earns CPESC Designation” – Rochester Engineer
EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS
Past Events & Presentations
April 24, 2013
President of Larsen, Ram Shrivastava, P.E., LEED® AP, presented at the Environmental Finance Center’s Smart Management for Small Communities: Practical Resources for Governance Conference. “Strategic Planning Case Histroies fro achieving Net-Zero Energy Goal at Upstate NY Communities” Minnowbrook Conference Center at Blue Mountain Lake, New York
 April 12, 2013
Symposium of Energy in the 21st Century – Syracuse, New York
Larsen was a sponsor for, and attended the syposium on " A Future Using Net Zero Energy"
 February 13, 2013
Larsen Engineers displayed at booth at the 16th Annual Joint AWMA/NYWEA Seminar at RIT Inn & Conference Center: The 16th Annual Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) Genesee Finger Lakes Chapter / New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) hosted a Joint Seminar for local businesses to share a wealth of information on Sustainable practices.
April 27, 2012
Symposium of Energy in the 21st Century – Syracuse, New York
Larsen was a sponsor for, and attended the syposium on " Looking Ahead to a Future in Renewable Eneryg: A Local and Global Perspective"
June 3, 2011
The CEO Hour featuring Bruce Peters – WCEO Radio
Ram Shrivastava, CEO, Larsen Engineers joined Bruce to discuss how communities can become "Energy Independent".
April 28, 2011
President of Larsen, Ram Shrivastava, P.E., LEED® AP, presented at the Environmental Finance Center’s Smart Management for Small Communities: Practical Resources for Governance Conference. “Energy Independence? How?” Minnowbrook Conference Center at Blue Mountain Lake, New York
April 22, 2011
The CEO Hour featuring Bruce Peters – WCEO Radio
Ram Shrivastava, CEO, Larsen Engineers joined Bruce and Diana to talk about:
"Transportation Energy Conservation Demo Project in Wayne County"
Anti-Idling Project Saves Money and Energy: Retrofit for Use in Company Fleet Vehicles - Ram Shrivastava, President of Larsen Engineers, explains his company's NYSERDA grant with Wayne County
April 13, 2011
President of Larsen, Ram Shrivastava, P.E., LEED® AP, presented at the Environmental Finance Center’s Farms, Folks and Funding: Cultivating Stewardship through Research and Practice Conference. "Opportunities for Making Dairy Farms Energy Independent" Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua, New York.
April 9, 2011
Larsen participated in: Town of Perinton’s Green Energy Fair.
"Learn how to reduce your family’s energy usage and monthly energy costs. The Town of Perinton will hold a Green Energy Fair from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, April 9th at the Perinton Community Center in Room 204. It will feature a variety of businesses that can suggest energy-saving ideas, services and programs that are available to Perinton residents. This free event will include displays, games, raffle prizes, kids’ activities and live demonstrations."
December 24, 2010
The CEO Hour featuring Bruce Peters – WCEO Radio
Ram Shrivastava, CEO, Larsen Engineers joined Bruce to talk about:
"A Green and Clean Company in 2011: Larsen Engineers Shows you How"
September 24, 2010
The CEO Hour featuring Bruce Peters – WCEO Radio
"Grants for Energy Conservation: How Your Company Can Get Paid to Go Green"
Ram Shrivastava, CEO, Larsen Engineers, talked about making sure businesses like yours know how to take advantage of their GREEN is GOLD program with grants available to you.
July 9, 2010
The CEO Hour featuring Bruce Peters – WCEO Radio
Green is Gold Part 1 I Part 2 I Part 3
Mr. Shrivastava discussed the, Green is Gold Program, at Larsen Engineers. It helps agencies, municipalities, and private companies get a competitive edge by reducing energy consumption while reducing costs. Shrivastava talked about how to get government monies to make your company "green and clean."
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