How You Can Help

Transportation:

• Start a carpool with your coworkers

• Take public transportation

• Use alternative transportation

• Purchase an electric car or eBike

• Use the Empire Trail

Sustainable Food:

• Buy Local - Support Local Farms & Agriculture

• Participate in a community garden project

• Bring reusable bags when you go shopping

• Start composting and grow your own

Eco-Friendly Homes:

• Install Energy Saving Windows and Doors

• Use less water

• Turn down the thermostat

• Save Money with Energy-Efficient Lighting

• Insulate your home

• Upgrade to Efficient Heating and Cooling

• Install on-site Solar Electric

• Participate in a community solar program

• Reduce Material Waste

• Build a Rain Garden

Personal Involvement:

• Participate in the Climate Smart Communities Program

• Participate in local sustainability and planning projects

• Focus on energy efficiency

• Reduce waste wherever possible

• Install onsite solar systems

• Perform an Energy Audit

• Upgrade lighting fixtures and refrigeration motors and controls

• Replace old kitchen equipment

• Use the EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager to benchmark the performance of buildings.

• Use Open C-PACE Financing

• Convert to EVs & install EV charging

• Charge Ready NY offers public and private organizations that install Level 2 EV charging stations at public parking facilities, workplaces, and multifamily apartment buildings rebates of $4,000 per charging port.

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