Go Green Mamaroneck! Village to Host EnergySmart Homes Event on Sun., 09/17
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, the Village of Mamaroneck’s Committee for the Environment, in collaboration with Sustainable Westchester, welcomes local residents to the Village Courthouse at 169 Mt Pleasant Avenue, Mamaroneck to learn about energy and cost-savings home solutions. The Town of Mamaroneck and the Mamaroneck Public Library are also supporting this event.
Since joining Sustainable Westchester's EnergySmart Homes (ESH) Program, the Village of Mamaroneck has committed to making information about energy-saving home solutions such as heat pumps available to residents. Through the ESH Program, homeowners are connected to resources and expert advice around energy-saving home retrofits. The September 17th event will provide a forum for residents to learn about incentives, rebates, licensed contractors, and other resources surrounding home heat pump installation, insulation and air-sealing.
All residents are encouraged to attend regardless of prior knowledge around heat pump technology or insulation. Representatives from Sustainable Westchester, verified contractors, local energy advisors, and other experts will be in attendance to answer attendees' questions.
Thus far, the EnergySmart Homes program has helped thousands of residents navigate energy efficiency audits and complete over 800 (and counting) clean heating and cooling upgrade projects. The program also connects income eligible residents to New York State-sponsored financial assistance options.
Tom Murphy, Village of Mamaroneck Mayor noted, "The Village of Mamaroneck is committed to supporting the reduction of energy usage, in a way that not only saves money but also makes our village greener. This event is an opportunity to come together and work towards a more sustainable and resilient community."
David Freeman, Chair of the Committee for the Environment, had this to say: "Achieving the environmental goal of reducing our carbon footprint, and the economic goal of saving money, are literally two sides of the same coin. This event will show Village residents how to do both. Anyone who wants to save on their bills and help the environment at the same time should definitely plan to attend."
Lauren Brois, Sustainable Westchester's EnergySmartHomes Program Director, noted "In New York State, buildings are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions and co-pollutants, which means building decarbonization is a critical component of the clean energy transition. Sustainable Westchester encourages residents to learn how they can be a part of this transition by improving their own homes with clean energy solutions. At the session, residents can expect to learn about which rebates and incentives are available from the local utility, state and federal government."
All residents interested in attending the September 17th event are encouraged to register here: bit.ly/GoGreenMamaroneck.
About Sustainable Westchester:
Sustainable Westchester is a nonprofit consortium of Westchester County municipalities facilitating effective collaboration resulting in sustainability initiatives and cutting-edge innovation. Our goal is to bring socially responsible, environmentally sound, and economically viable solutions that create resilient, healthy, vibrant, sustainable communities. For more information, contact Lauren Brois at (914) 242-4725 x122 or Lauren@SustainableWestchester.org.
About the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment:
The Village of Mamaroneck's Committee for the Environment (CftE) was established on April 22, 2002 by the Village's Board of Trustees. Comprised of 11 volunteers who each serve a 3-year term, the CftE advises and makes suggestions to the Village's Board of Trustees about ways to protect our natural resources from further damage, and to initiate, promote and recommend to the Board of Trustees programs and the adoption of laws designed to improve the health of the land, water and air in and around our unique waterfront village. For more information, please email cfte@vomny.org.