A former chairman and CEO of Oppenheimer Group Inc., Stephen Robert is a philanthropist who has been involved in numerous charitable activities throughout his career. Along with his wife he is the co-founder of the Source of Hope Foundation. Stephen K. Robert’s contributions have earned him recognition, such as the Henry Street Settlement Award in 2019.
The Henry Street Settlement is a nonprofit social service agency that offers career development and employment opportunities, among other services, to underserved and immigrant communities on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. In April 2023, a team of intern students from the agency's Building Automation Systems Training Program set out to conduct a thorough analysis of the efficiency of Henry Street Settlement buildings. The core purpose of the energy efficiency audit is to vet the electrical systems of each building for compliance with Local Law 97, a law that mandates all large buildings comply with certain energy efficiency standards and greenhouse gas limits in 2024, and is also poised to implement more exacting regulations in 2030. To that aim, the team of interns was examining the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting systems in each building for efficiency as of April 2023. For aspects of the lighting systems that could be improved, the team plans to formulate and implement more energy-efficient setups. Besides vetting the buildings for compliance, the project also serves as a career development opportunity. Through the audit process, the team is poised to build on their theoretical knowledge of building energy management systems (BEMS) to solve practical, real-life problems surrounding energy efficiency and indoor air quality management. This will help demonstrate each member's experience and proficiency to potential employers. Established by the Henry Street Settlement in partnership with Stacks+Joules, the Building Automation Systems Training Program serves to create a more skilled workforce in internal environment and climate management through free education. New Yorkers who are 18 and older can enroll in the program to develop building energy and air quality management skills for diverse career opportunities.
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