■ Environmental Business
Continued From Page 20 no contaminates are released into the atmosphere , and many concerning chemical constituents are recycled into their primary components , allowing for fuel value recovery . R & B focuses on environmental sustainability now for a cleaner tomorrow .
Steve Rich Group / HOLES Infrastructure Solutions
Holes , a sister company to Steve Rich Environmental , has always strived to use the 3 Rs — reduce , reuse and recycle . The company is a leader in completing paving repair utilizing the customers own asphalt to complete repairs when available . Did you know , asphalt is the number one ( by weight ) recycled product in the world ?
To address infrared asphalt repair , HOLES has six infrared units , all state of the art . The overall process is very simple on the surface , yet complex when you get into the details . The areas to be repaired are heated to about 325 degrees , and the infrared allows deep penetration of the heat without burning or scaling of the asphalt and its essential oils . In most cases , all the surrounding and repaired areas will use 100 % of the asphalt with no waste along with new asphalt to displace the areas where there is no asphalt , ( potholes etc .). Rejuvenators are sometimes added to rejuvenate some oils , which the sun and traffic have depleted .
Riker Danzig
Riker Danzig provided legal support to Matriark Foods , which received a grant from ReFED and partnered with a community food rescue organization during the COVID‐19 pandemic to rescue and upcycle food that otherwise would have gone to waste , and then to distribute it to food insecure individuals in New Jersey . The project rescued 620,000 pounds of food ( the equivalent of more than 500,000 meals ) over a 90-day period . If this food had been disposed of rather than rescued and upcycled , it would have generated greenhouse gases in excess of 20,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent ( MTCO2E ). In addition , there were significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions associated with rescuing the food for human consumption . Riker Danzig attorney
Matthew Karmel led the Riker team in advising on insurance and contracting issues relating to the project . The team provided counsel on the novel legal issue of whether liability protections for donated food extend to upcycled food .
REDUCING ENERGY USE / BUILDING DESIGN
CSG Law CSG ’ s Environmental Group ’ s goals are to ensure that clients meet their business objectives and stay on the cutting edge of environmental policy in New Jersey . As the state seeks to reduce emissions , we represented RNG Energy Solutions , LLC in permitting and regulatory approvals in connection with the Linden Renewable Energy Project , which will be one of the
“ The [ upcycling food ] project rescued 620,000 pounds of food ( the equivalent of more than 500,000 meals ) over a 90- day period .”
state ’ s largest carbon reduction resources and stand as a bellwether for the future of energy production in New Jersey .
We also served as part of the multidisciplinary team that successfully sought a first-of-its-kind NJDEP approval of insurance policy language to post financial assurance for a remediation permit rather than tying up funds in a cash escrow account . This was long sought-after by the development community and will free up funds for investment in blighted properties : an endeavor aligned with key provisions set forth in the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 .
While helping clients innovate and stay ahead of environmental concerns , CSG has also continued its commitment to environmental service by participating in such programs as EarthShare New Jersey ’ s inaugural Responsible Tomorrows Contest , a statewide virtual challenge encouraging and rewarding “ green ” actions while working remotely . Notably , CSG employees captured the competition ’ s first , second and third place awards .
Donnelly Energy
Donnelly Energy has been helping small businesses , non-profits , and municipalities throughout New Jersey to become energy efficient as the top-performing contractor for Direct Install from New Jersey ' s Clean Energy Program since 2009 . By installing LED Lighting , high-efficiency HVAC and refrigeration units throughout commercial facilities in New Jersey , Donnelly Energy reduces over 13,500,000 lbs . of CO 2 annually , while simultaneously helping to relieve the strain on the state ' s power grids . Water-saving measures in the form of low-flow aerators are also included in the Direct Install program and are included in Donnelly ' s portfolio of work . As a part of the company ' s commitment to environmentally friendly best practices , all of the old and inefficient technology that is upgraded is removed and properly recycled on behalf of clients .
Greenbaum Rowe
Our Environmental Department continues to successfully navigate real estate development and manufacturing clients through complex remediation and redevelopment projects . We have also been expanding our focus on climate change , resiliency and renewable energy .
On the renewable energy front , subsidy and tax benefit programs that advance commercial renewable energy projects are undergoing significant change . We guide our clients through this evolving regulatory landscape to ensure that solar energy projects secure eligible incentive program benefits , such as Transition Renewable
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High efficiency HVAC system and refrigeration units throughout commercial facilities in New Jersey
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Resucing and upcycling food that otherwise would have gone to waste is being distributed to food insecure individuals in New Jersey .
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