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Incentive News
NYSEG is offering residential natural gas customers rebates to install qualifying
natural gas equipment and related control equipment for installations completed on or after April 1, 2011.
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NYSEG is offering to Small Business customers free energy assessments and covering 70% of the cost of
recommended lighting upgrades, which could include retrofit of existing fluorescent fixtures; changing to compact fluorescent lights
; and upgrading to light emitting diode (LED) exit signs...
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National Grid will pay up to 70% of the cost to install energy efficient equipment identifed during a free onsite energy audit for
small business and government customers with an average demand use of 100 kW or less...learn more
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Our Commitment
"Schenectady County has a proud history of leadership. We were the home of Edison and Steinmetz who changed the world with their innovation and we continue to be the home of GE and other leaders of industry. With this comes a responsibility to continue to lead and be an example. Let’s all work TOGETHER to Green Schenectady County and to protect the environment our children will inherit..."
Judith Dagostino
Chairwoman, Schenectady County Legislature
Green Events
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GoGreen News
March 21, 2012County Press Release:
Schenectady County Seeking Input on County-Wide Climate Action Plan
April 27, 2011
County Press Release:
Schenectady County Wins Two Green Innovation Grants
Energy Conservation Projects Learn how Schenectady County is saving energy and lowering costs
Schenectady County has many ongoing and completed projects to
improve the energy efficiency of County facilities. These projects will
save on energy costs while reducing wasted energy. Learn More ...
Showcase your project here! Motivate other area homes, businesses and organizations to save energy cost with grants and incentives. Send us an email and we will contact you to learn more.
Assistance Programs
- A free energy audit is available for Schenectady County residents with annual household income less than 200 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI)... Learn more Visit program website
- Need help weatherizing home/rented properties? The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps income-eligible families and individuals lower their heating/cooling costs by making houses more energy efficient. Both single-family and multi-family houses are eligible... Read more
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