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Join the New York State workforce and discover if you’re eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Imagine a future where your service to the State could dramatically reduce or even erase your student loan debt. ???? ? Whether you’re considering a career with New York State, or you’re already part of our amazing team, it's time to take control of your financial destiny. The Program forgives the remaining balance on direct loans when public service employees make 120 qualifying monthly payments. Let’s make those student loans a thing of the past!

Green light for growth during National Apprenticeship Week!??NYSERDA’s workforce development?and training programs provide clean energy businesses with funding and resources for apprenticeships, hiring new talent, developing the skills of current employees, and building their teams’ capacity. See programs for: ???Hiring/Training New Employees ???Training Current Employees ???Additional Opportunities & Resources for Businesses ?? Stare here: https://on.ny.gov/3Z46uCH #Apprenticeship #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

Big news! ?? Governor Kathy Hochul announced that new retail point-of-sale rebates are available for low and moderate-income New Yorkers for the purchase of energy-efficient clothes dryers at participating retailers. This makes New York the first state in the nation to offer these rebates through the Appliance Upgrade Program! The program will help eligible New Yorkers replace inefficient electric or gas-powered dryers with clean heat pump-powered alternatives, plus make associated electrical upgrades if needed. New York State contractors are also eligible to enroll to participate and receive incentives for installation work. https://lnkd.in/guZEq5EZ

?? Get a career start with hands-on training that pays! Becoming an apprentice is a career path that combines learning and earning. No matter your background, you can become an apprentice: ? Through recruitment in a registered apprenticeship program OR ?Direct entry program—where you get the skills you need to meet the minimum requirements of a NYS registered apprenticeship program. Training varies from one to six years, depending on the trade. Control your future with a path that works for you! See current apprenticeship opportunities or find your local apprenticeship office. https://lnkd.in/gHmBTNYq #Apprenticeship #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

According to a new survey, 39% of Americans said that this will be their busiest holiday season yet. The most popular types of gatherings respondents said they will attend this year are Thanksgiving dinner (79%), Christmas dinner (73%), and Christmas parties (45%). However, when it comes to being a sustainable guest, 31% admit they’re more conscious of waste in their own home as opposed to others’ homes, while 54% of hosts expect guests to be mindful of waste in their home.

Join us for our next episode of Learning from the Experts at 1 p.m. tomorrow (11/20). Walt Musial, with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, will discuss the benefits and challenges of increasing offshore wind turbine size, including cost and risk implications and impacts to the offshore wind supply chain. ??Our Learning from the Experts series, hosted by NYSERDA's Offshore Wind Team, features experts in wind farm technologies, development practices, regulatory processes, and research initiatives. Sign up to attend here: ?? https://on.ny.gov/3UqqXz6

?? And the winner is…. NYSERDA’s Clean and Resilient Buildings team was recently recognized with three The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) awards! ?????? The award winners, from nearly 100 nominations from across the country, were recognized for outstanding utility-funded energy efficiency programs. NYSERDA’s EmPower+, Comfort Home, and Flex Tech programs all received recognition as Exemplary Programs in ACEEE's Leaders of the Pack 2024 awards. Learn about: EmPower+ ?? https://on.ny.gov/4hDaqSp Comfort Home ?? https://on.ny.gov/3CO16uE Flex Tech ?? https://on.ny.gov/4fxkQ4z ACEEE Awards ?? https://lnkd.in/dG5Y-FQC

NYSERDA’s Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Program provides funding to support development and technical training of new and existing workers, apprentices, and students, ensuring have the skills, experience, and qualifications for the energy efficiency and clean technology labor market. Through this program, the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 17 developed a training plan to address the need for large-scale, ground-mounted solar installers. ?? https://on.ny.gov/4hP1tVV #Apprenticeship #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

Experience Clean Heat at the Vischer Ferry General Store, a welcoming gathering place in Rexford, New York! See, hear, and feel how a heat pump can keep you comfortable while exploring a newly expanded retail space, featuring new and vintage finds, handcrafted local items, and an array of unique merchandise just in time for the holidays! Local businesses and public spaces that have upgraded to a heat pump have partnered with NYSERDA to give you the chance to see how heat pumps are the best choice for indoor heating and cooling. Experience Clean Heat and get your heat pump questions answered. Find a location near you. https://lnkd.in/e7Q34GhJ

The New York State Energy Planning Board will hold a public hearing to receive oral comments on proposed amendments to the State Energy Planning Board bylaws which will allow the Board to use videoconferencing in conformance with New York State Public Officers Law. The hearing will be held in person & webcast at the web link listed below. ?? Friday, November 22 ? 11:30 a.m. ??? NYSERDA 17 Columbia Circle, Albany ??https://bit.ly/4hYhjh ?? https://energyplan.ny.gov/