Date: 9/27/2023
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Event Description: Mt Pleasant Conservation Advisory Council and Pleasantville Climate Smart CommunityTask Force host solar experts Chris Hale from SunBlue and Leo Wiegman from Sustainable Westchester to give residential homeowners the latest information on solar energy incentives and benefits.
Registration Link: Mt Pleasant Public Library, 350 Bedford Road, Pleasantville NY
Date:10/12/23
Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Somers Library
Event Description: Join the Somers Energy Environment Committee for an EnergySmart Homes Workshop at the Somers Library. Learn about the benefits of heat pumps for your home heating and cooling. Find out about state, utility and federal incentives for weatherization and electrification. Hear from Sustainable Westchester’s EnergySmart Homes Contractor Partners. In-person at the Somers Library on Thursday, October 12th from 7:00-8:00pm. To register visit bit.ly/SomersLibrary or call the library (914) 232-5717
Talk to a Home Energy Advisor from the NYSERDA Mid-Hudson Clean Energy Hub. During the free drop-in sessions you can get answers to questions about insulation, heat pumps and the programs and rebates that are available to you. Find out how to lower your energy bills or apply for assistance from NY State home energy upgrade programs.Upon joining the zoom session, you’ll be assigned a personal meeting room with an energy advisor.
Residents of all seven counties of the Mid-Hudson Region are welcome to attend, including: Sullivan, Putnam, Ulster, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange and Westchester.
The Con Edison Weatherization Program promotion that allows customers to receive up to $5,000 towards the completion of insulation and air sealing work in homes using fossil fuels has been extended. Qualifying projects must be installed and submitted for processing by 12/1/23.
Date: Thursday, September 28th 2023
Description: Calling all trivia buffs, New Rochelle residents and party people!
Join Sustainable Westchester for a Trivia Night! Test your knowledge and compete against friends in a general trivia competition. Prizes include: $100 Visa gift card, $50 and $25 gift cards.
Bring a friend. Doors open at 6:30, game starts at 7:00
September 16th-24th, 2023
Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Week is an effort to focus attention on the climate emergency we are all facing with a series of events throughout the region. Over 50 awesome events happening across the Hudson Valley, click this link for more information about all the fantastic events!
Why is this important?
The last UN IPCC climate report has added yet more urgency to implement solutions to our climate crisis. New York State’s landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act along with many local efforts are moving towards actionable solutions. Our window of opportunity to act is closing. HV Climate Solutions Week gives the public opportunities to learn more, connect with other concerned citizens, and engage on a deeper level.
Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Mamaroneck Courtroom, 169 Mount Pleasant Avenue
To kick off Climate Solutions Week in Westchester, Sustainable Westchester and the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment are inviting residents to join us in-person to learn about all the ways to go green at home! If you’re thinking about getting a home energy assessment, insulation, heat pumps, or other energy-efficiency upgrades, this is the event for you. We’ll be covering the different technology options, ways to get connected to local contractors, rebates to lower project costs, and more. Speakers will include local energy advisors, contractors, and homeowners who will share their experiences with these projects. Attendees will also be able to submit their questions ahead of time and ask them in-person at the event. Register for the event at bit.ly/GoGreenMamaroneck – we hope to see you there!
Funding for the Clean Energy Communities (CEC) program has been expanded! Join us on August 10th, 2023 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm (via Zoom) to learn how your municipality can take advantage of thousands of dollars in funding for Community Solar, Clean Heating and Cooling (Heat Pump), and Electric Vehicle Campaigns. Municipalities that have previously completed campaigns will be eligible for additional funding opportunities. The Hudson Valley Regional Council will provide an overview of the CEC Campaign Guidelines, and Sustainable Westchester staff will explain how our EnergySmart Homes and Solar Programs can support your municipality’s campaign efforts. Participating municipalities will also be on to share their experiences with and best practices for the CEC Campaigns. If you have any questions, email lauren@sustainablewestchester.org or call 914-242-4725 ext.122
Join Sustainable Westchester this summer as we share sustainability tips and tricks at an exciting lineup of events. Stop by our table at local farmer’s markets, outdoor festivals and concerts to learn how you can reduce your energy usage and lower carbon emissions.
Together, let’s create a greener and more sustainable future.
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Climate Now’s Net-Zero Cities events are community-based forums designed to foster learning, make connections, and spread the knowledge needed to equitably decarbonize our cities nationwide.
What is a Net – Zero City?
“Net-zero” refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced, and the amount of emissions removed from the atmosphere – beginning with dramatic reductions in emissions, also known as decarbonization. For cities, that means reducing emissions from buildings, transportation, electric power, waste, and other essential systems.
Stop by the Sustainable Westchester table in the Expo and attend PANEL 3: NET-ZERO HOMES & BUILDINGS: Discover how to transform your home into a Net Zero building. Get answers from experts on frequently asked questions like, what are common pain points? Where should you start? What are the incentives when it comes to comfort and costs? Learn where you can start on your path to home and building energy efficiency, where energy coaches are available, the relationship between cities, utilities, home heating and cooling, and more!
Check out our Earth Day Events page for a list of events happening around the county in April and May! The list is continually being updated with new events.
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