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AIG Launches "Be Green" Initiative in its Offices Worldwide - American International Group, Inc. (AIG), one of the world's largest insurance companies with an extensive global footprint, has made the move toward ensuring their operations - both in and out of the office - are greener and more substainable. To learn more, click here.

New York Marriott Downtown First Hotel in NYC to Install Tri-generation Plant - The Marriott, one of Lower Manhattan's largest hotels with just over 500 rooms, is the first hotel in the city to install a new "microturbine farm" to reduce energy and carbon emissions. To learn more, click here.

NYSERDA Offers Generous Incentives for Energy-Efficiency Projects - The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers a number of financial and technical incentives that provide assistance to help property owners make green retrofits to their buildings. To learn more, click here.

To read green information from the Fall 2007 issue of Going Green Downtown and download a PDF of the archives, click here.

As always, we encourage you to share your insights, experiences, and concerns about achieving greater sustainability in Lower Manhattan. If you would like to be added to our Going Green mailing list or have ideas to share, email us at GoingGreen@downtownny.com –we’re eager to hear what you’re doing at work or at home to make Lower Manhattan a greener and healthier place.