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Women in Climate Webinar

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Location: Virtual

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Registration: bit.ly/WomenInClimate

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Sustainable Westchester will host a free interactive Women In Climate webinar. Women who desire to stand united in our commitment to protect the planet, please join us for this virtual panel discussion. Let us share our personal connections with the Earth and unveil solutions that will enrich our community and nurture our planet. The evening will include a panel discussion, Q&A, and an opportunity to form new connections.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

REGISTER HERE

Free D.I.Y. Energy Kit Workshop at Greenburgh Town Hall – 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.

Location: Town of Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave, White Plains, NY 10607

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Registration: https://bit.ly/GreenburghDIY

Sustainable Westchester will present a free D.I.Y. “Do-It-Yourself” workshop for low-income homeowners and renters. Learn how to save money and energy in your apartment or house! Register now to reserve a free D.I.Y. energy kit, which includes 2 LED light bulbs, weatherstripping, one door sweep, one power strip, window insulation, foam tape for windows/doors, and foam outlet & switch gaskets. Also covered in the session: heat pumps, insulation, incentives for home energy upgrades, HEAP, Empower+, and GridRewards!

REGISTER HERE

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

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

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Liveable Communities: Free D.I.Y. Energy Savings Workshops in Yonkers!

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Liveable Communities and Sustainable Westchester are hosting three D.I.Y Energy Savings Workshops in Yonkers.

Bronx River Road

Wednesday, January 22 @ 11:30 AM

860 Bronx River Rd, Yonkers

 

Peter Chema Senior Center

Monday, January 27 @ 10:30 AM

435 Riverdale Ave, Yonkers

North Yonkers Preservation and Development Corp.

Tuesday, February 4 @ 11:30 AM

219 Ridge Ave, Yonkers

 

Learn about heat pumps, insulation, federal tax credits, utility rebates, and state incentives! Also covered in the session: HEAP, Empower+, GridRewards, and a tutorial on how to use items in your D.I.Y. Energy Kit, which includes:

  • 2 LED light bulbs

  • Window insulation

  • Weatherstripping

  • Foam tape for windows/doors

  • Door sweep

  • Foam outlet & switch gaskets

  • Power strip

 

Have Questions? Contact Sustainable Westchester at 914-242-4725 ext. 110 or [email protected].

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

Free D.I.Y. Energy Savings Workshop / Taller Para Ahorrar Energía

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The Carver Center and the Village of Port Chester present: Free D.I.Y. Energy Savings Workshop

 

The workshop will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

12:00-12:30: FREE LUNCH (Must register by January 6th to reserve your meal!)

12:30 – 2:00: Workshop

Location: The Carver Center, 400 Westchester Ave, Port Chester.

Learn about heat pumps, insulation, federal tax credits, utility rebates, and state incentives!

Also covered in the session: HEAP, Empower+, GridRewards, and a tutorial on how to use items in your D.I.Y. Energy Kit, which includes:

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

Westchester Power October Information Sessions

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Join a virtual Westchester Power Information Session to learn more about your community energy program!

NYSEG Utility Territory
October 21, 2024 at 12:00pm – click here to register
October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm – click here to register

Con Ed Utility Territory
October 23, 2024 at 12:00pm – click here to register
October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm – click here to register
Sesión en español
30 de octubre de 2024 a las 7:00pm – haga clic aquí para registrarse

Yonkers
October 28, 2024 at 12:00pm – click here to register
October 28, 2024 at 7:00pm – click here to register