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SunStream USA Recognized With Legislative Proclomation

By: Ashley Clark

7.2010

June 22, 2010 - The Hamptons Green Alliance, of which SunStream USA is a founding member, was honored by the issuance of a special legislative proclamation jointly sponsored by State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle and New York Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.  The resolution was passed in both the Senate and Assembly and honors the renovation completed on the Dubin house in Southampton, which created a "net zero" home utilizing ground breaking green innovations from what had been formerly a fire gutted structure.  Architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee were also honored for their part in creating one of the first measurable, energy efficient structures in the country. 

 The Hamptons Green Alliance was founded in 2008 as a not-for-profit alliance with the stated goal of bringing "together leading businesses located on the East End of Long Island committed to sustainable and green building practices."  SunStream USA was hand chosen as a leader in the field of renewable and sustainable energy practices, including installation of state-of-the-art solar electric, solar hot water, solar pool heating, wind powered and geothermal systems for residential and commercial clients. 

 Text of the resolution is as follows:

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organization and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance, upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition for the construction of a "net zero" green home; and

WHEREAS, In December 2008, the family home of David and Saundra Dubin of Southampton, New York, was destroyed by fire; this tragic occurrence attracted the attention and volunteer assistance of architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance; and

WHEREAS, Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP, is the owner of Steelbone Design Company and Flynn Stott Architects, P.C., located in Southampton, New York; and

WHEREAS, Craig Lee is the owner of Lee Architecture, PC, a residential architecture firm established in 1991 and located in Sag Harbor, New York, and

WHEREAS, The Hamptons Green Alliance is an association of building and related-service professionals in the Hamptons on Long Island organized to promote green building and maintenance practices; its goal is to be a resource for proven green and ecological practices; it is driven by a commitment to use its expertise in making our planet greener; and

WHEREAS, With the support of the Hamptons Green Alliance, architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee undertook to design a replacement home for the Dubin family that would be one of the first models of net zero, carbon neutral green living; and

WHEREAS, In spring 2010, a new home was presented to the Dubins; this technologically-advanced home featured green innovations such as a super insulated shell, geothermal heating and cooling, evacuated tube solar thermal hot water, thin film photovoltaic solar power, LED lighting, and a rain water harvesting system; and

WHEREAS, On May 13, 2010, the Dubin family's new home received the NetZero Building Award by the Long Island Power Authority; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and pay tribute to architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance, upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition for the construction of a "net zero" green home; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Richard Stott, Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance."

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