Building Blocks for Energy-Efficient Homes, Wednesday June 5, White Plains

Building Blocks for Energy-Efficient Homes

Maybe you have been thinking about what you can do beyond attic insulation to make your house really energy-efficient. Perhaps you are considering solar panels, but are intimidated about the process and concerned about the costs. Or maybe you would like to know how to make your home greener, but have not had the time to look into it. If so, attend on June 5.

The event is free, however advanced registration is required.
For more information and to register, please visit http://goo.gl/5NWjh

Wednesday, June 5th
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Westchester County Center, White Plains

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Lewisboro Sustainability Committee Meeting: Tuesday, June 11th South Salem

Lewisboro Sustainability Committee Meeting

Want to get involved in a task force for the LSC?

Our current projects include:

• E-Waste & Recycling
• Fruit Tree Planting
• Energy Efficiency
• Safe Bikeways / Safe Walkways

Lewisboro Town Hall, upstairs meeting room, 8pm on Tuesday, June 11

Tuesday, June 11
8PM
Lewisboro Town Hall  11 Main St  South Salem, NY 10590

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Energy Efficiency & Alternative Energy for Your Home: Monday, April 22, Mt Kisco

Energy Efficiency & Alternative Energy for Your Home

* Do Something Green for Your House this Earth Day *

A panel of area experts will answer questions about energy efficiency & alternative energy for your home in 2013:

how can I stop wasting 20-40% of the energy I purchase?

what alternative energy works in our area?

what upgrades have realistic payback?

what incentives exist to help pay for it?

how to get the right evaluation?

AGENDA

6:30 PM: Panel Discussion moderated by Mt Kisco Energy Advisory Panel and Energize NY

7:00 PM: Energy Gallery

Browse information tables.

Ask questions directly to certified and approved efficiency contractors and solar professionals about options for your particular home.

Energize Application Assistance: ready to sign up for a comprehensive home energy assessment? Please bring a copy of your energy usage history. The easiest way to get this is to call your utility providers (electric and heating fuel) and ask to be emailed or mailed a one page ‘utility delivery history’ (kwh or gallons) on company letterhead.

Questions? Call Energize at (914) 302-7300 www.EnergizeMountKisco.org

Who should attend? Owners of single family to 4 unit residences, including townhouse-style condos

Sponsored by Village of Mount Kisco, Mt Kisco Library and Energize NY. RSVP requested. Register by calling the library: (914) 666-8041

For more information visit:
http://chappaqua.patch.com/events/energy-efficiency-alternative-energy-for-your-home

Monday, April 22nd
6:30 pm: Panel Discussion and 7:00 pm: Energy Gallery
Mount Kisco Public Library, 100 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY

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Easy Steps for Improving the Comfort, Safety and Energy Savings of Your Home

 Thursday, April 28th @ 7:00 p.m.
Bedford Free Library

Free Event

• Have Holes? Most homes have hidden holes where air sealing could make a difference in your energy bills.
• Hidden Leaks? Leaks in duct work could be responsible for one room being too cold to use, while another is too warm.
• Danger in the Old Boiler? Dangerous conditions can arise from appliances like ovens, boilers, water heaters.

We'll walk you through figuring out where your house is leaking money, plus, help you get low-cost financing for any recommended home energy improvements. Your home will feel more comfortable, and will save you $$. You can't beat that.

Sponsored by Bedford 2020 and Northern Westchester Energy Action Consortium.

Thursday, April 28th @ 7:00 p.m.
Bedford Free Library
32 Village Green, Bedford
914-234-3570

The ENERGIZE PROGRAM is also offering one-on-one consultations with our Energy Coach to help you better understand your “Home Tune Up” options.  Why pay $100 or more for a private consultation when ENERGIZE provides it absolutely FREE OF CHARGE!  Let Dick Kornbluth, our Home Energy Efficiency expert, help you prioritize measures and answer technical questions you might have about home energy.

Note: Energize Bedford is now accepting 30 minute appointments with homeowners from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Bedford Town Building at 425 Cherry Street in Bedford Hills. Special appointments will be considered outside this time frame as well.  Interested homeowners should contact Patrice Hauptman at phauptman@bedfordny.info<

mailto:phauptman@bedfordny.info> or at 303-419-3200.

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The Fourth Annual Sustainability & Wellness Fair, JJHS, Saturday, Apr 30th

Save the Date: 
The Fourth Annual Sustainability & Wellness Fair
Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at John Jay High School

The entire community is invited to participate! 

 

2011 Sustainability & Wellness

Participants:

• Run/Walk for Wellness, sponsored by KLSD/John Jay Booster Club (9:30 AM)
• Aramark: Sample the fare!
• Calculate your Heart Rate!
• Energize Bedford/Energize N. Westchester: Sign up for an energy audit
• Henry Fair: Environmental Art and Photography  
• I and Me Farm: Information and Products 
• Increase Miller Boy Scouts:  Rope Bridge  
• Increase Miller Girl Scouts: Smoothies
• John Jay Athletics/Booster Club: Walk/Run and Fitness
• John Jay High Schools Rolling Tones
• Katonah Chamber of Commerce: Booths and Demonstrations
• Katonah Elementary School: Celebrating our Greenhouse and Garden
• KLSD Sustainability Committee: Celebrate the efforts and the work!
• Lewisboro Recreation Department:  Info. and Sign Up for Summer Camp
• Meadow Pond Elementary:  School Garden
• Northern Westchester Hospital:  Information
• Pound Ridge Land Conservancy:  Information
• Slow Food:  Information
• Town of Lewisboro Sustainability
• Westchester County Safe Routes to School:  Walk or Ride to School
• Westchester County Environmental:  Shredder
• Westchester Land Trust:  Information
• Westchester PC Renew: Computer Recycling
• Westmoreland Sanctuary:  Information
• Wolf Conservation Center:  Information and show at 12:30

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Saturday, April 9: Easy Steps to Increased Comfort, Savings and Safety in Your Home. Katonah.

Energize Bedford/Energize Northern Westchester Presents:

Home Energy Efficiency

Lecture and Personal Consultations with  Home Energy Efficiency Expert, Dick Kornbluth

11-1, Katonah Village Library

Small Conference Room

Home Energy Efficiency lecture at 10 am.

Consultations 11-1

Home energy efficiency expert Dick Kornbluth (aka “The Energy Coach”)  will be available for one-on-one consultations this Saturday at Katonah Village Library from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the small conference room.

Consults 5 minutes - 30 minutes. 

Please feel free to stop by with your home energy questions or problems and take advantage of his expertise.

Start your day with his lecture on Home Energy Efficiency which begins at 10:00 a.m.  Dick’s lectures are very compelling and you’ll be surprised how important this lecture can be for your family.  Saturday’s session is called, “Easy Steps to Increased Comfort, Savings and Safety in Your Home”

 more info contact Patrice Hauptman: phauptman@bedfordny.info

or visit www.energizebedford.org

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