Brooklyn manufacturer, Remains Lighting, receives 2010 Environmental Excellence Award by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Resa Dimino, Special Assistant Commissioner's Policy Office, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation presents 2010 Environmental Excellence Award to David Calligeros, Owner, Remains Lighting.

Remains Lighting, a traditional artisanal maker of lighting fixtures and custom metal work, received the 2010 Environmental Excellence Award for its “green” renovation of a new manufacturing facility in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation presented the award to the company in November at the seventh annual New York State Environmental Excellence Awards ceremony in Cooperstown, NY.

David Calligeros, Remains Lighting Owner said, “Remains Lighting is deeply honored to receive the NYS Environmental Excellence Award as it recognizes the significant commitments and contributions we’ve made to sustainable manufacturing in New York. We are very happy to be able to forge a path for sustainable manufacturing operations in Brooklyn and believe this award will broaden awareness of green and sustainable issues.”

In 2008 Remains Lighting purchased a 25,000 square foot industrial building and renovated it to operate entirely on renewable energy sources by using on-site solar panels and purchasing wind power. Electricity consumption reductions total 18 thousand kilowatts annually and carbon dioxide emission reductions equal removing approximately 22 automobiles from the road. During the renovation process, an average of 84 percent of the 32 tons of construction waste was separated and recycled.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation program recognizes projects that demonstrate how innovation combined with commitment and leadership can result in actions that improve and protect New York’s environment and have positive impacts on the economy.

Please contact Ron Spinelli, ITAC's Director of Sustainable Business Services, at 212.442.4204 or rspinelli@itac.org for more information about how to "green" your facility.