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Feb 02

Dinner & DIY Energy Savings Session at Yonkers Library – REGISTRATION CLOSED

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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Registration for this event has reached capacity. If you are interested in attending a future DIY Energy Kit Event, please email [email protected] and ask to be placed on the “DIY Interest Mailing List.” Our team will email you to notify when the next events are scheduled for Fall of 2025.

Yonkers Riverfront Library – One Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701

Thursday, March 6, 2025

5:30 – 6:00: Dinner

6:00 – 7:00: Energy Kit Session

Register here: www.ypl.org/diy_kit 

Register now to reserve a FREE energy kit ($80 value!) and learn how to take simple, D.I.Y. “do-it-yourself” actions to reduce energy waste and lower costs. Also covered in the session: heat pumps, insulation, incentives for home energy upgrades, HEAP, Empower+, and GridRewards! The do-it-yourself energy kit includes 2 LED light bulbs, weatherstripping, door sweep, power strip, window insulation, foam tape for windows/doors, and foam outlet & switch gaskets.

REGISTER HERE
Jan 28
Larchmont Girl Scouts Learn How to Conduct an Energy Assessment

Larchmont Girl Scouts Learn How to Conduct an Energy Assessment!

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Larchmont Girl Scouts Learn How to Conduct an Energy Assessment

Pictured: Members of Girl Scout Troops 1851 and 1791, Hayden from Healthy Home Energy & Consulting, and Sustainable Westchester’s Building Decarbonization Director Lauren Brois, Program Coordinator Dara Rivadeneira, and College Intern Stella Sanko.

January 23, 2025 – Earlier this January, Sustainable Westchester and Healthy Home Energy & Consulting accompanied two Larchmont Girl Scout Troops on their Get Moving Journey. This Journey is all about exploring energy and how to use it responsibly. A lot of our energy usage happens at home, so together with the Girl Scouts we performed a modified home energy assessment at the Larchmont Girl Scouts House! The troops learned how insulation helps buildings stay warm during the winter and conducted a blower door test and used an infrared camera to find areas of the building that were cold and lacking insulation. They discovered how colors indicated temperature on an infrared camera. Look at the photo below to see the residual heat left by their warm helping hands!

screen of the infrared gun

Together, 4th and 5th grader Girl Scouts made the connection on how using energy efficiently at home helps the planet. In the end Sustainable Westchester emphasized how these young Girl Scouts have the power to make a difference and helped them put together promises on ways to reduce energy at home through their energy pledge. After they made their energy pledges, we brainstormed ideas on how to expand on these energy saving ideas in their homes and communities. We were happy to hear that some girls wanted to conduct home energy assessments in their own homes and schools to help save energy! The girls were also delighted to learn that there are also interactive apps for download to help them track their energy at home and remind them of energy saving tips.

If your troop is interested in being green leaders and completing their Get Moving Journey, please contact Lauren Brois at [email protected].

Girl Scout Get Moving! Journey

Feeling inspired to be more energy efficient like our fellow Girl Scouts? Please check out our EnergySmart Homes program and the GridRewards app to get started!

This Girl Scout Journey with Sustainable Westchester is also documented in the Larchmont Ledger on page 6, click here to check it out.

Jan 27

Free D.I.Y. Energy Savings Workshop in Peekskill/ TALLER PARA AHORRAR ENERGÍA

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Sun River Health, 1037 Main St, Peekskill

On Saturday, February 8th 2025 from 9:30am – 12:00pm, Sustainable Westchester will present an informational session on how to save money and energy in your apartment or house. This event is cosponsored by Sun River Health and the Preservation Company. The workshop will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Sustainable Westchester is holding a free D.I.Y. Energy Savings Workshop. Attendees will receive a FREE D.I.Y. Energy Kit ($80 value) and a tutorial on how to use the items in the kit and free breakfast. Also covered in the session: HEAP, Empower+, GridRewards, heat pumps, insulation, and incentives for home energy upgrades.

 Included in the Free Energy Kit:

  • 2 LED light bulbs
  • Window insulation
  • Weatherstripping
  • Foam tape for windows/doors
  • Door sweep
  • Foam outlet & switch gaskets
  • Power strip

To register online please visit: https://bit.ly/EnergyKitPeekskill  or call (914) 242-4725 ext. 126

TALLER PARA AHORRAR ENERGÍA

El sábado, 8 de febrero 2025 de 9:30am – 12:00pm, Sustainable Westchester presentará una sesión informativa sobre cómo ahorrar dinero y energía en su apartamento o casa. Este evento está copatrocinado por Sun River Health y The Preservation Company. El taller se ofrecerá tanto en inglés como en español.

Aprende sobre bombas de calor, aislamieto, y cómo puede usar créditos fiscales, fondos estatales, y incentivos de la compañia de luz! También en el taller: HEAP, Empower+, Community Solar, GridRewards, y cómo usar los artículos en su kit de energía (lo puede instalar usted mismo!) Incluido: Cinta de espuma (para ventanas/puertas), láminas de espuma para tomacorrientes y interruptores, regleta con protección, burlete bajo puerta, aislamiento para ventanas, 2 bombillas de LED, burletes de silicona/goma,

Para registrarse en línea por favor visite: bit.ly/EnergyKitPeekskill o llame al (914) 242-4725 ext. 126

Jan 20
Renew America’s Nonprofits: February Webinar

Renew America’s Nonprofits: February Webinar

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Date: Thursday, February 6th 2025

Time: 2pm – 3pm

Event Description:

Please join Sustainable Westchester’s second webinar for the Renew America’s Nonprofits Grant. We will review aspects of the application, technical assistance that we can provide, and frequently asked questions about the application process. Please also use this opportunity to ask any specific questions or concerns you have about the application and selection process.

Please Register here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/sustainable-westchester-inc/renew-america-s-nonprofits-webinar-february

For more information about this grant program, please also check out our RAN grant program page here: https://bit.ly/RANSW

Nov 11
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Renew America’s Nonprofits: December Webinar

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Renew America’s Nonprofits: December Webinar

Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Time: 11am – 12pm

Event Description:

In this webinar, Sustainable Westchester will provide in depth detail about the Renewing America’s Nonprofits grant and application process. This webinar will give you the opportunity to better understand the scope and scale of a potential building decarbonizing project and how to be a highly scored applicant. Participants will also be able to ask questions and discover what resources will be made available to them during the application period.

Please Register here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/sustainable-westchester-inc/renew-america-s-nonprofits-webinar-december

Oct 16

D.I.Y. Energy Education Workshops to Lower Energy Costs

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D.I.Y. Energy Education Workshops to Lower Energy Costs

Sustainable Westchester is hosting a series of “Do-It-Yourself” (D.I.Y.) Energy Education Workshops for homeowners and renters to learn about simple, do-it-yourself actions to lower their utility bills. Keep reading to learn more about what these workshops will cover, and how to organize one for your community members!

What’s included in these D.I.Y. Energy Education Workshops?

Participants will receive a tutorial on how to use their free D.I.Y. Energy Kit, containing materials to help them stop leaks, reduce drafts, and lower their energy usage. The workshops also cover cost-saving programs like HEAP, EAP, EmPower+, and Community Solar, and information on funding available for bigger home energy upgrades. 

Included in the D.I.Y. Energy Kit:

  • Weatherstripping
  • Door sweep
  • Window insulation kit
  • Foam outlet and switch gasket
  • Foam tape for windows/doors​ 
  • Power strip 
  • 2 LED light bulbs

When and Where? 

Workshops will be held throughout Westchester County from November 2024 through January 2025. We hosted our first workshop with the Fairview Empower Group on Sunday, October 13th, 12pm – 1:30pm at the Theodore D. Young Community Center.

Stay Up to Date on the Workshop Schedule

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Are you a Community-Based Organization looking to book a D.I.Y. Energy Education Workshop with our team? We can work with Seniors Groups, PTAs, Lion’s Club, Community Health Centers, Neighborhood Associations and most any community group! 

Call 914-242-4725 ext.5 or email [email protected]

Oct 10

Taller de Ahorros Electricos

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Taller de Ahorros ElÉctricos

El 26 de junio del 2024, en colaboración con la aldea y el pueblo de Ossining y Neighbors Link, Sustainable Westchester llevó a cabo su primer taller de ahorro de energía en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Ossining. El taller educó a los miembros de la comunidad local sobre el cambio climático y oportunidades de ahorros energéticos.

¡Participar en los programas de Sustainable Westchester es una forma sencilla de ayudar a combatir el cambio climático y, al mismo tiempo, ahorrar dinero en electricidad! Por ejemplo, nuestro programa Community Solar ofrece una suscripción gratuita a un proyecto solar. Cada suscriptor recibe ahorros garantizados en sus facturas de electricidad, mientras que el proyecto solar entrega energía limpia y renovable a nuestra red eléctrica. Esto da como resultado una red más estable, menos dependencia de los combustibles fósiles y una mejor calidad del aire para nuestras comunidades.

El taller incluyó una sesión de inscripción donde los participantes pudieron inscribirse en los programas y recibir asistencia en persona. Estamos encantados con el éxito de este evento, y Sustainable Westchester espera expandir los eventos de alcance en español para servir mejor al condado de Westchester.

El taller ofreció los siguientes programas de ahorro:

  • Community Solar ahorro garantizado en tu factura de la luz. ¡Suscríbase a un proyecto solar y reciba los beneficios de la energía renovable sin instalar paneles solares en su hogar!
  • GridRewards es una aplicación gratuita que puede ayudarte a reducir tu huella de carbono y ahorrar dinero. Tome medidas sencillas de energía durante las horas de mayor demanda y obtenga un reembolso en efectivo de Con Edison al final del año.
  • Empower+ programa estatal que proporciona fondos a los hogares elegibles para mejoras energéticas en el hogar.
  • HEAP (Programa de Asistencia de Energía para el Hogar) ayuda a residentes del estado de Nueva York elegibles con soluciones de calefacción y refrigeración en su hogar.
Sep 05
A flyer for an event for reducing waste, listing several notable guests.

Understanding the Westchester County “Upon Request” Legislation: A Step Towards Sustainability

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Understanding the Westchester County “Upon Request” Legislation: A Step Towards Sustainability

A flyer for an event for reducing waste, listing several notable guests.

In a significant move towards reducing waste and promoting sustainability, Westchester County has adopted the “Upon Request” legislation, which requires food service establishments to provide single-use food-ware items only when explicitly requested by customers. This new law aims to minimize unnecessary waste and encourage a more mindful approach to consumption. Click here to learn more from Westchester County.

The Upon Request Web Panel: A Collaborative Discussion

Sustainable Westchester, in partnership with Mothers Out Front, recently hosted a web panel to discuss the implications and benefits of this new legislation. The event brought together County Legislators, sustainability leaders, and local business owners to share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by the “Upon Request” law. The panelists highlighted the importance of community involvement in ensuring the successful implementation of this initiative.

View the recording here: https://youtu.be/7mK4xdTQgNU 

Access Resources: Supporting the Implementation

To help community members and businesses adapt to the new law, fact sheets and business flyers are available to be downloaded here in English, Spanish, and Chinese. These resources provide clear information on what the law entails and how it can be effectively implemented.

Ensuring Compliance: Your Role Matters

The success of the “Upon Request” legislation depends on collective effort. If you come across businesses that are not adhering to the new rules, you can make an anonymous report using this form. Additionally, the county has set up a complaint hotline at 914-813-5425 to assist with any concerns.

Discover what’s happening nationwide with the UPSTREAM National Reuse Network here.

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