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Welcome back to the PWGC Environmental Podcast! In Part 2 of our series on PFAS, we continue our deep dive with Elizabeth Knauer, Esq. Principal at Sive, Paget & Riesel. Hosted by Paul Boyce, President of PWGC, and joined by Derek Ersbak, PWGC Vice President, this episode explores new legal developments in PFAS litigation, including groundbreaking case precedents, emerging claims in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), and the federal government's role in liability. AFFF MDL involves consolidated lawsuits against manufacturers of firefighting foam products that contain PFAS, often referred to as 'forever chemicals,' which are linked to environmental contamination and health risks. With new claims emerging in this ongoing litigation, we take a closer look at how these developments are reshaping environmental law, corporate responsibility, and future legal strategies.
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Episode Description: Join Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of PWGC, as he hosts Elizabeth Knauer, Esq., Principal at Sive, Paget & Riesel, and a seasoned expert in environmental law, for an in-depth discussion on PFAS regulations, CERCLA implications, and Superfund designations. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals used in various industrial applications and consumer products including firefighting foams, water-repellent fabrics, and coatings for food packaging. Elizabeth shares her extensive experience in litigating environmental contamination cases and the emerging regulatory landscape surrounding PFAS, a persistent contaminant affecting public water supplies nationwide.
Co-hosting this episode is Derek Ersbak, Vice President of Environmental Services at PWGC, adding his technical insights on groundwater contamination and the environmental impact of industrial waste.
Learn about the latest developments in PFAS regulation, how it affects industries, and what’s being done to manage contamination sites.
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Welcome to another important episode of PWGC's Environmental Echo with your host, Paul Boyce, CEO & President of PW Grosser. This is the second part of our two-part series on New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), featuring Alita Giuda, Partner at Couch White, and Kris Almskog, Senior Vice President at PW Grosser. Join us as we delve into the current trends in renewable energy, the influx of out-of-state companies investing in New York, and the hurdles developers face, from permitting to public opposition. Discover how community solar, wind projects, and battery storage are evolving, and learn about the legal complexities impacting alternative energy development. Don't miss this episode for a deep dive into the future of sustainable energy in New York State.
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🌍 Welcome to another episode of PWGC's Environmental Echo, where we dive deep into environmental policies shaping our future. In today’s episode, Paul Boyce, CEO & President of PW Grosser Consulting, is joined by Alita, Chair of Couch White’s Environmental and Land Use Group. Together, they discuss New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and how its implementation impacts industries, regulatory processes, and communities across the state.
CLCPA is a groundbreaking law requiring New York to transition to carbon-free energy sources. But as we explore in this episode, while the intentions are good, the rollout has led to confusion, slowdowns, and challenges for businesses, government agencies, and local communities. How will these changes affect industries from mining to healthcare? How will individuals and businesses cope with the electrification demands? Tune in to get expert insights on the hurdles and opportunities presented by this ambitious environmental act.
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📌 Chapter Titles: 0:00 - Welcome & Introduction
1:12 - The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)
3:30 - How CLCPA Affects Industries and Communities
5:45 - Challenges with Permit Approval and Rollout Confusion
8:05 - Section 7 of the CLCPA Explained
10:40 - Impact on Disadvantaged Communities and Permitting Delays
14:12 - Which Industries are Impacted the Most by CLCPA?
17:55 - Air Permits and Greenhouse Gas Regulations
20:30 - Energy Sector's Struggle to Keep Up with CLCPA
23:05 - Electrification Challenges for Heavy Equipment
27:40 - Economic and Infrastructure Implications for New York
30:00 - Conclusion and Thank You for Listening🔗 Download and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or visit our website: www.pwgrocer.com/podcast
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In this episode of The Environmental Echo, host Paul Boyce, CEO and President of PW Grosser Consulting, continues his engaging conversation with Inez Birbiglia from Sky Testing Civil. Join us for part two as Inez shares her journey of achieving the coveted Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) certification in New York City, the challenges of the slow certification process in New York State, and her experiences with the MTA and the Port Authority. Discover the rigorous vetting process, the importance of genuine business ownership, and the inspiring work Inez is doing on the board for Women in Construction. Tune in to hear valuable insights and advice for women navigating the consulting world.
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In this engaging new Environmental Echo podcast, host Paul Boyce, President/CEO of P.W. Grosser, sits down with Inez Birbiglia from Skytesting Civil, LLC. Ms. Birbiglia discusses her fascinating journey from journalism to environmental consultancy, leading a team of engineers and inspectors to tackle significant environmental challenges. Discover the critical work Skytesting Civil does, their target markets, and how they ensure that materials meet building codes through rigorous inspections and testing. You’ll also explore the evolving landscape of environmental law and the importance of proactive environmental protection measures. Tune in for insights that provide a valuable look into the intersection of engineering, environmental protection, and municipal responsibilities.
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Dive into Part 2 of our exploration of Long Island’s wastewater treatment challenges with Paul Boyce and Bryan Grogan of PW Grosser and Chris Nedwick, National Sales Department Manager at Environmental One Corp. This episode focuses on two key topics: the emergence of low-pressure sewer systems as a successful solution for communities like the Village of Patchogue; and the importance of educating the public on the viability of low-pressure sewer systems, from engineers and public officials to businesses and residents. Discover how E/One Corp.’s low-pressure sewer systems are transforming Long Island’s wastewater treatment process into a more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly system solution.
#EnvironmentalEcho #PWGrosser #WastewaterTreatmentLI #EnvironmentalOneCorp #EnvironmentEngineer #LowPressureSewerSystems #LongIslandInnovation
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Discover how low-pressure sewer systems are transforming Long Island’s wastewater treatment challenges into wins for the community and the environment. Paul Boyce and Brian Grogan of PW Grosser sit down with Chris Nedwick, National Sales Department Manager at Environment One Corp., to discuss the innovative technology behind E1’s low-pressure sewer systems. Explore the high efficiency and cost saving benefits of LPS in comparison to gravity systems, as well as the impact on our communities and infrastructure.
#EnvironmentalEcho #PWGrosser #PWGC #WastewaterTreatmentLI #EnvironmentOneCorp #LowPressureSewerSystems #LongIslandEnvironment
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Continue your exploration of technology that promises to revolutionize the use of hydrogen as a global energy resource in part 2 of our latest Environmental Echo podcast. Join Paul Boyce of PW Grosser and alternative energy pioneer Dr. Tony Pan, CEO and co-founder of Modern Hydrogen, to discuss the fascinating ways they use the byproducts of hydrogen decarbonization to create renewable materials that further reduce CO2 emissions. Then dive into the future possibilities for hydrogen as an alternative energy source, including insights from Dr. Pan on emerging technologies, surprising results of the invention process related to heat transfer, new applications for hydrogen, and more.
#EnvironmentalEcho #PWGrosser #PWGC #AlternativeEnergyFuture #CO2Technology #HydrogenDecarbonization
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Explore the groundbreaking potential of hydrogen as an alternative energy source in our next Environmental Echo podcast. In the first episode of a 2-part series, Paul Boyce of PW Grosser sits down with Dr. Tony Pan, CEO and co-founder of Modern Hydrogen in Seattle, to discuss how they create energy that is cheaper and cleaner through breakthrough technology, such as decarbonization and pyrolysis, and reduce CO2 emissions in the process. You’ll also learn about the environmental technology market, investment and financial aspects of inventing new energy tech, and the ultimate benefits of global investment in hydrogen as an alternative energy source.
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Get ready to dive into the possibilities and potential pitfalls of NY’s mandate to convert to fossil free energy by 2035, and its impact on Long Island. In part 2 of this Environmental Echo podcast, Paul Boyce of PWGC sits down with Carrie Meek Gallagher, Director of the Long Island Office of NY’s Department of Public Service, to discuss the development of a bi-directional energy power that flows between LI and NY. Get info on the progress of wind and solar power development on LI, energy storage, and the challenges that new energy sources pose for the electric grid, businesses, and individuals.
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How will New York convert to fossil free energy by 2050? Can we reach the goal of 100% electric vehicle use by 2035? How will Long Island adapt to solar power and overcome issues like energy storage? These are some of the compelling questions we’ll explore in our next Environmental Echo podcast featuring guest Carrie Meek Gallagher, Director of the Long Island Office of the NY State Department of Public Service. In part I of “Long Island & New York: A Bi-Directional Energy Highway,” Paul Boyce, CEO of PW Grosser, taps into Ms. Gallagher’s extensive experience and insights to reveal the impact of the Climate Act on Long Island and the progress and plans underway to convert to fossil free energy use in the near future.
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Episode 52: Revitalizing Long Island: Tackling Wastewater Challenges with TRITEC-Part 2
Is Long Island's renewal affecting wastewater in our community? In this episode of"Environmental Echo," Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of PW Grosser, continues hisconversation with TRITEC's Chris Kelly regarding Long Island revitalization. This secondinstallment of a two-part series focuses on how TRITEC mitigates the impact of projects onLong Island's wastewater and the innovative ways they improve water quality in our community.Check out part one, available everywhere, for more info about thecomplexities of TRITEC'sinitiatives and how they work to make Long Island a greener place. Listen to the entire series tolearn about TRITEC and the numerous projects you see around Long Island.
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Episode 51: Is the Revitalization of Long Island Environmentally Sustainable? Unveiling the Secrets of Building Our Community with TRITEC’s Chris Kelly
Is it possible to revitalize our community in ways that are also environmentally conscious? Explore the answers in this installment of PWGC’s “Environmental Echo,” hosted by President and CEO, Paul Boyce, and featuring guest Chris Kelly, Vice President of Marketing at TRITEC Real Estate. In this two-part series, we uncover the methods being implemented by TRITEC in numerous real estate projects that have contributed to the economic growth of Long Island, as well as the impact of these initiatives on the area's natural resources. Be sure to watch the entire series to learn all the facts on this critical topic.
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Episode 50: Navigating Troubled Waters – Part 2: Long Island’s Marine Biodiversity Threatened by Rising Nitrogen Levels
The conversation about rising nitrogen levels and its effect on Long Island continues in Part 2 of Navigating Troubled Waters! Get surprising insights on the impact of nitrogen in our wastewater and how Long Island’s environmental engineers are leading the country in addressing the threat to our marine life with innovative technologies. In this follow-up episode of our latest Environmental Echo podcast, Dr. Christopher Gobler of Stony Brook University returns with your host, Paul Boyce, PE, PG; President & CEO at PWGC, for a lively, fact-filled discussion on an issue that affects all Long Islanders.
#EnvironmentalEcho #SuffolkCounty #MarineLife #LongIsland #Environment #Engineering
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Episode 49: Navigating Troubled Waters: Long Island's Marine Biodiversity Threatened by Rising Nitrogen Levels (Part 1)
Are Long Island waterways at risk? In this episode of PW Grosser's "Environmental Echo," Chris Gobler, PhD, a professor at Stony Brook University, joins Paul Boyce, PE, PG and CEO of PW Grosser to discuss Long Island's marine biodiversity and how our waterways are at serious risk from growing nitrogen levels. How does this impact Long Islanders' daily lives? What adjustments need to be done to safeguard aquatic ecosystems? To find out, listen to the entire episode.
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Episode 48: Are Geothermal Systems Really Worth the Cost?
In this episode of "Environmental Echo," host Paul Boyce, President and CEO of PW Grosser, is joined by two very special guests: Dandelion Energy's Wyatt Roberts, Senior Director of Channel Development, and Ryan Carda, Principal Engineer! Listen as we go further into the debate, are geothermal systems really worth the cost, with experts in the geothermal industry. Will switching to a geothermal heating system save you money in your home? Listen to the full episode to find out.
#EnvironmentalEcho #GeothermalEnergy #GeothermalSystems #SavingMoney #Homeowners #LongIsland #NewYork
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Episode 47: Education and Engineering: Are We Doing Enough?
Welcome back to PW Grosser’s monthly podcast, “Environmental Echo.” This episode features Rigoberto Burgueño, Ph.D., a professor and Department Chair of Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University on Long Island. Our host, Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of PW Grosser, and Bryan Grogan, Senior Vice President of PW Grosser and "repeat offender" to the show, discuss the educational system and how students' interests are shifting in today's society. From the evolution of engineering education over the years to the use of chatbots and artificial intelligence to internship opportunities, this episode is jam-packed with information that will be useful not only to students but also to professionals in the industry looking ahead.
#EnvironmentalEcho #Podcast #NassauCounty #SuffolkCounty #Engineering #Students #University #StonyBrook #SBU
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Episode 46: How Technology is Improving the Water Quality of Suffolk County Homes- Part 2
Welcome back to PWGC’s Environmental Echo. In this special two-part series, our Host, President and CEO, Paul Boyce, interviews Chris Nedwick from Environment One alongside friend of the show, PW Grosser’s own Senior Vice President, Bryan Grogan. If you live in Suffolk County, this episode will teach you everything you need to know about how Environment One's technology affects the wastewater in your area. The three discuss everything from the breakdown of Environment One's cutting-edge systems to superstorms and power outages, as well as the impact their company will have on Long Island's environment in the future. If you missed the first part of this series, be sure to check it out on our channel.
#Environment #SuffolkCounty #LongIsland #WaterSupply #WasteWater #Part2
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Welcome back to PWGC’s Environmental Echo. In this special two-part series, our Host, Paul Boyce, PE, PG; President & CEO of PW Grosser, interviews Chris Nedwick from Environment One alongside friend of the show, PW Grosser’s own Senior Vice President, Bryan Grogan. If you live in Suffolk County, this episode will teach you everything you need to know about how Environment One's technology affects the wastewater in your area. The three discuss everything from the breakdown of Environment One's cutting-edge systems to superstorms and power outages, as well as the impact their company will have on Long Island's environment in the future. The second installment of this series will be available on March 15th.
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