GreeNR Virtual Earth Day Community Forum

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Westchester County Legislator Damon R. Maher, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, New Rochelle Council Member Sara Kaye, and Community Leaders helped to kick off Earth Day in New Rochelle! Watch the webinar to find out more about:

Sustainable Cafeterias, a proposal for the City School District of New Rochelle to end single use plastics with a pilot project that will use refillable and reusable systems to reduce plastic pollution. Learn how you can help our schools go green.

EnergySmart Homes, a program that helps residents learn about cleaner ways to heat and cool their homes, access vetted energy efficiency experts and simplified financing. Learn how to apply for rebates and subsidies that make these projects affordable.

Community Solar, a program of Sustainable Westchester, helps residents save 10% on their monthly utility bills while supporting the growth of local renewable energy, without adding any panels to your own home.

GridRewards, a Demand Response program where Con Edison will pay you to reduce electricity at peak demand times so they can avoid running old, inefficient power plants. Learn how to get paid to help the environment. Deadline to sign up and participate this summer is April 30, 2021.

Sustainable Landscapes, a way to save money and save the Earth. Learn how to turn your lawn into a sustainable landscape with native plants, pollinator gardens, no leaf blowers, Love Em’ and Leave Em’, Healthy Yards, composting barrels, and rain barrels with Planting Westchester.

Sustainable Businesses, learn how to become a certified green business and show your employees, clients and community that you care about sustainability with the Green Business Partnership.

And LOTS more information on how you can SAVE MONEY, SAVE THE PLANET, and WIN CLIMATE JUSTICE by GOING GREEN!