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Mar 10

FCWC Pub Talk at 18th Ward Brewing – Thursday, March 16th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

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Are you a New Rochelle resident interested in getting paid to save energy? If so, join us at 18th Ward Brewery on Thursday March 16th, on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day for a night of education and fun! Our speakers from the City of New Rochelle and Sustainable Westchester will be sharing an update on sustainability initiatives in the City of New Rochelle and programs you can take advantage of to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Learn about the latest trends in green energy and much more. Register here: http://bit.ly/newro-pubtalk

You’ll get the chance to learn about Sustainable Westchester’s GridRewards program, which rewards customers for reducing energy during key times. We’ll discuss how GridRewards can help you save money on your energy bills while also helping to reduce harmful pollution in environmental justice communities. But that’s not all! This event is also an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded people in your community and enjoy some delicious beer from 18th Ward Brewery and traditional Irish food. So why not spend an evening with us and make a positive impact on both your wallet and the environment?

Speakers Include: Representatives from Sustainable Westchester, GridRewards and the City of New Rochelle.

Register here: http://bit.ly/newro-pubtalk

Mar 10

Informational Webinar on Assistance for High Home Energy Bills with State Senator Shelley Mayer – Thursday, March 16th 2023 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm

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Dealing with high home energy bills? Join State Senator Shelley Mayer, Sustainable Westchester, and the Public Utility Law Project on Thursday, March 16th at 5 pm to learn what we can do about it!

We will discuss legislative and policy efforts to bring down high utility costs, as well as home energy savings from energy efficiency measures and new technologies, and financial assistance available to New Yorkers who need help paying their utility bills. Find out more about tax credits and rebates for energy upgrade projects.

Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available.

Register at https://bit.ly/MayerUtilityWebinar

Feb 24

Go Green & Save Green at Home in Yonkers! – Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 2:00-3:00pm

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Join the City of Yonkers and Beczak Environmental Center on Saturday, March 11th from 2:00-3:00 to find out how to earn cash rewards for reducing electricity with GridRewards. Plus, learn about decarbonizing your home’s heating and cooling and find out more about state, utility and federal incentives for weatherization and electrification.

Join us at the Beczak Center on March 11th from 2:00-3:00. RSVP HERE

Feb 24

Westchester Power Program Information Sessions

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Westchester Power Program Information Sessions

Learn more about your community energy program and get your questions answered!

Yonkers Residents
Tuesday March 7th
Noon on Zoom tinyurl.com/YonkersNoonInfoSession
7pm on Zoom tinyurl.com/Yonkers7PMInfoSession

NYSEG Customers in: Bedford, Lewisboro, North Salem, Pound Ridge, and Somers
Wednesday March 8th
Noon on Zoom tinyurl.com/NYSEGNoonInfoSession
7pm on Zoom tinyurl.com/NYSEG7PMInfoSession

Feb 23

Annual Members Meeting 2023 – With Video Recording

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Date of event: February 15, 2023

The Annual Members Meeting invited Sustainable Westchester’s member municipalities, partners, and supporters to join us to recap the previous year.

Member municipalities elected two new Board Members to begin a 2023 term.

The staff gave a presentation on the organization’s current and future projects.

 

Watch the full presentation here. Video is time stamped for easy viewing.

View the PowerPoint presentation slides here. 

Jan 25

Westchester Power Info Sessions for Newly Eligible Customers

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Did you recently receive a letter in the mail from Westchester Power? Have questions about how Westchester Power will work for you? Please join one of our information sessions.

Newly eligible customers are receiving notices through the mail in mid-January notifying them about their pre-enrollment status for Westchester Power that would bring them into the program on their first meter read date in March. Newly Eligible customers are people who have recently moved into their residence and opened a utility account, have exited an electricity agreement with a private ESCO, or are somehow otherwise eligible.

At the time of the event, click on the link below to open up the zoom session. You may want to make a note on your calendar about the session.

Tuesday 1/31
NYSEG @ 12 Noon: tinyurl.com/NoonNYSEGAreaInfoSession1-31
NYSEG @ 7:00pm: tinyurl.com/7PMNYSEGAreaInfoSession1-31

Wednesday 2/1
Yonkers @ 12 Noon: tinyurl.com/NoonYonkersInfoSession2-1
Yonkers @ 7:00pm: tinyurl.com/7PMYonkersInfoSession2-1

Thursday 2/2
ConEd @ 12 Noon: tinyurl.com/NoonConEdAreaInfoSession2-2
ConEd @ 7:00pm: tinyurl.com/7PMConEdAreaInfoSession2-2

Sesión de Información Comunitaria en Español
jueves 2/2 a las 7:00pm: tinyurl.com/SesiondeInformacion2-2

 

THESE ARE PAST EVENTS. Please refer back to the events page for updates on upcoming Westchester Power information sessions. 

Jan 20

Sustainable Westchester Presents: Leveraging Rebates & Incentives for Home Energy Upgrades – Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at 7:00PM

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Join Assemblyman Chris Burdick and State Senator Pete Harckham on the webinar on Thursday, February 16th to learn about decarbonizing your home heating and cooling. Plan for the future to avoid a missed opportunity for heat pumps in your home and find out more about state, utility and Inflation Reduction Act incentives for weatherization and electrification.

Speakers include Sustainable Westchester’s EnergySmart Homes Installer Partners, Rewiring America, Con Edison and three of the Sustainable Westchester Installer Partners, Bell Mech, Dandelion and Healthy Home.

The webinar is from 7:00-8:00 with breakout rooms from 8:00-8:30. In the breakout rooms, meet with the contractors and ask questions about the technologies.

Jan 12

HOW GREEN! Panel Discussion on Building and Renovating Green Homes

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HOW GREEN! Sustainable Sunday Series Presents: Building Green

Design a more sustainable future. Learn the dos and don’ts of home building and renovations. Register to attend: CLICK HERE

This event is hosted by HOW GREEN! (Houses of Worship Green!), an interfaith network of congratulations based in Larchmont. Mamaroneck and united in a common goal: to empower our community to become good stewards of our earth.

Jan 12

Wine, Cheese, and Bob – Featuring Bedford 2030 Energy Coach Bob Fischman – 1/26/2023 – 7:00PM – 9:00PM – Pound Ridge Library

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Learn about ways to save energy and money in your home while enjoying specially curated wine and cheese from the Kitchen Table. 7-9PM AT THE POUND RIDGE LIBRARY Free Event – Space limited. Registration required by January 19th at EARTHDAYEVERYDAY.COM

Join us for an evening of sustainability conversation with friends!

Meet Bob Fischman, Bedford 2030’s Energy Coach, for casual conversation about energy saving tips and how to get a free home energy audit while sipping on full-bodied organic wines with complex flavors paired with a delectable variety of organic cheeses, all hand-picked by The Kitchen Table happening in the Schaffner Room at the Pound Ridge Library.

Sustainable floral decor will be provided by Sweet Earth Co. with an opportunity to learn about eco-gardening and sustainable floristry.

Sustainable Westchester along with the Town of Pound Ridge’s Energy Action Committee and the Climate Smart Task Force will be there to share information on new 2023 Energy Rebates and clean energy systems you can consider for your home. Also get a chance to win energy saving giveaways!

This is a free event with limited space. Please register as soon as possible before it sells out. Registration closes on January 19th. See you there!

Register here

Dec 01

La Mora Affordable Housing: Investing in and Serving the Community Through Clean Energy Leadership – Wednesday, December 14, 2022 – 11:30AM-1:00PM Webinar on Zoom

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La Mora Affordable Housing: Investing in and Serving the Community Through Clean Energy Leadership
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
11:30AM-1:00PM Webinar on Zoom

Come learn about the decision making and design processes to make La Mora, the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers’ newest senior affordable housing project, a reality complete with passive house design including clean heating and cooling.

The 60-unit, 4-story all-electric complex is co-developed by MHACY and the Mulford Corporation, and is located at 23 Mulberry Street. Hear from the project team including Perkins Eastman, Steven Tilly, Mulford Corporation, and MHACY, about why they decided to build a net-zero ready project, how they coordinated a team of experts to design it, and what the critical design elements entailed.

Learn about how they leveraged the EnergyStar Multifamily New Construction program followed as part of the HCR funding requirements to lower operating costs, increase indoor air quality, and optimize tenant comfort.

Webinar attendees who operate, own, develop, or design affordable housing will leave the event with state, utility, and federal government resources to help them decarbonize existing buildings and design new multifamily projects for our fossil fuel-free 21st century economy.

This is a past event. Video recording coming soon.

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