Sustainable Westchester

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with CURE100 to offer the free Carbon Tracker app to municipalities and residents throughout Westchester County! The Carbon Tracker allows users to make informed choices to reduce household carbon emissions, helping them estimate and understand their household’s emissions and compare them with others in the same zip code. Recommendations for reducing your household’s annual emissions are available through the app’s Expert Carbon Consultant and Sustainable Westchester’s existing programs. Learn more and check out Carbon Tracker here: https://lnkd.in/ea5-RNMM

Earlier this month, we joined Logical Buildings in presenting the City School District of New Rochelle with a $70,678 GridRewards check for reducing energy use across school buildings during demand response events in 2024!?This partnership with the school district is a great example of the impact, and savings, that can come from utilizing demand response. If you work with a school district in Westchester County looking to launch similar programs, contact Lauren Brois, our Director of Building Decarbonization, at [email protected] or 914-242-4725, ext 122. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eyPzXHTK

Wondering what projects the Renew America’s Nonprofits grant can cover? We've created a handy guide on what building upgrades are eligible for funding through this grant. Check out the list to see what projects you’re interested in and find more frequently asked questions on our website! https://bit.ly/RANFAQ

?? Exciting News! ?? Sustainable Westchester has been awarded $100,000 through NYSERDA's $32 million Clean Mobility Program to support clean transportation planning in Westchester County. This funding will allow us to conduct a Mobility Planning Study focused on the City of Mount Vernon, which will help identify community-led priorities and explore equitable, sustainable transportation solutions for underserved communities. Through this study, we will assess local transportation needs and evaluate options such as on-demand EV ride-hailing and flexible-route public transit services. The goal is to help communities prepare for future implementation of clean mobility solutions that improve accessibility, reduce emissions, and create a more connected and sustainable transportation network. We’re excited to drive this work forward and bring innovative, accessible transportation options to Westchester. Stay tuned for updates! Read more about NYSERDA’s announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eBXaAzFX

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve set an enrollment record with our #GridRewards platform, providing over 13,800 NYC and Westchester utility customers with cash payments for #energy savings while enabling building owners to comply with Local Law 97 through reduced #carbon emissions! Incredible findings from a recent study by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory show that GridRewards users are using 30.1% less carbon! This is achieved through our alerts and educational content, encouraging residents to adopt better energy-saving habits. By making simple adjustments, such as turning off unnecessary lights and timing high-energy activities wisely, users are not only saving money but also contributing to a cleaner environment. Collectively, our users contributed to a reduction of nearly 15 MW in energy demand—equivalent to taking about 5,000 cars off the road!??? Jeff Hendler, our CEO, remarked, “GridRewards is empowering people to engage with their energy use like never before, turning simple actions into meaningful financial rewards and real environmental impact.” We’re proud to continue our partnership with Sustainable Westchester, helping thousands of customers strengthen our power grid and reduce pollution—all while earning direct cash payments. ?? Let’s drive a cleaner, more resilient energy future together! Interested in joining us? The deadline to enroll for the 2025 season is April 30, 2025. Download the GridRewards app today for free! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/es86ZBBv #Sustainability #EnergySavings #LocalLaw97 #EnvironmentalImpact #LogicalBuildings #CleanEnergy

New York nonprofits: Want to see if your RAN application is top-notch? Check out our handy checklist! From eligibility to final submission, we've got you covered. Go to bit.ly/RANSW for resources, tools, informational webinars, and more. Don't miss out on the chance to upgrade your building with a grant of up to $200,000. Apply now!

Sustainable Westchester is creating our 2025 Earth Day Calendar and we want to include your community events! The events will be featured on a large flyer posted throughout the County and distributed online. Submit your event today! If your event is still being planned, let us know and we can add a placeholder! Click here to submit your events: https://lnkd.in/euZpJqtG Questions? Reach out to Enrique David Aguas Barrios at [email protected].

At Sustainable Westchester, we’re committed to fostering community and empowering Westchester’s workforce through innovative programming and events, including the Westchester County Clean Energy Job & Resource Fair. Together with our partners and residents, we are charting a path toward an inclusive, resilient, and clean energy workforce—one that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Check out the video below to hear from job seekers and speakers from last year's event and stay tuned for more information on our next job fair in June!

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $150 million investment to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency across New York's public college campuses. Funded by the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, this initiative allocates $100 million to SUNY and $50 million to CUNY for projects like thermal energy networks, solar installations, and heat pump systems. These efforts aim to reduce pollution, lower operational costs, and promote a greener future for New York. https://lnkd.in/ddiFa8qv

Sustainable Westchester mourns the loss of former U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey. Her commitment to the people of Westchester County has inspired us all.?Our Executive Director, Noam Bramson, shares a few thoughts as a former member of her staff.