Sustainable Westchester, Inc.

Interested in applying for NYSERDA's Large-Scale Thermal Program funding? Applications are now open for the program, which is accepting proposals of #largescalethermal designs for single buildings and multiple building projects. The deadline for proposals is 3:00 p.m. on September 26. Sustainable Westchester’s Building Decarbonization: Commercial Properties and Networks team is available to provide you with assistance as you put together your proposal. Contact [email protected] today to learn how we can support your efforts! 🔗 Click here for more information on the opportunity: https://lnkd.in/esVn9AdC

We’re thrilled to introduce you to one of the newest members of the Sustainable Westchester team! Mark Crosskey joined the organization in 2024 as a member of our Commercial Decarbonization team. Mark is a well-rounded engineer and environmentalist who is passionate about clean energy, heat pumps, and thermal energy networks. Previously, Mark spent six years at Indian Point nuclear power plant as the welding and repair/replacement engineer prior to its closure in 2021. He holds a B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering and an M.S. degree in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and an M.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee. Mark’s research focused on Generation IV advanced reactor designs. Contact Mark at [email protected]!

As New York grapples with its ambitious goal of 70% #renewableelectricity by 2030, the state is facing significant hurdles. Despite the push for #renewableenergy, a recent report predicts that NY will likely fall short of its goals by three years due to high costs and implementation delays. This scenario highlights a critical challenge not just for New York, but for all states aiming for aggressive climate targets. Whether the mandate is 2030, or 2033, Sustainable Westchester will continue to support our member municipalities and provide solutions that will help them work towards achieving their #climategoals and contribute to the #cleanenergytransition. https://lnkd.in/ecYGZcSk 

Join our team! We’re #hiring a Commercial Energy Program Coordinator to assist in the coordination and enhancement of our Commercial #Decarbonization program. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in environmental issues and a working knowledge of #commercial and #multifamily buildings (functions, management, or development). Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e65T4eDy

We're #hiring a new Commercial Energy Program Coordinator in Mount Kisco, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

The Biden-Harris Administration’s new Climate Capital Handbook which provides a simple, comprehensive map of federal funding opportunities—including grants, loans, loan guarantees, and cooperative agreements—for small- and medium-sized companies, both startups and established, focusing on clean energy technologies and other climate solutions. The programs highlighted in the Guide comprise hundreds of billions of dollars in grants, loans, loan guarantees, and other funding tools to spur the financing and deployment of new clean energy and climate projects — while simultaneously focusing on delivering cleaner air, good-paying jobs, and affordable clean energy to disadvantaged communities, energy communities, and other communities in need. Click here to access the guidebook: https://lnkd.in/ewThVzuk To learn more about how Sustainable Westchester and the Westchester County Office of Economic Development are working together to cultivate a clean energy workforce talent pipeline, click here: https://lnkd.in/gV2vWc3Z

🏠 Looking to decarbonize your nonprofit building? The Renew America's Nonprofits program offers grants for energy efficiency upgrades. Fill out our interest form to receive a subrecipient application when it becomes available: https://lnkd.in/ePUSjNHe 

We’re thrilled to announce that Jan Brennan recently joined Sustainable Westchester as Director of Development, bringing more than two decades of fundraising and leadership experience in the environmental and cultural sectors. A former performer and singer, Jan has held development positions at a number of performing arts organizations in addition to The New York Botanical Garden and Environmental Defense Fund, where she broadened her interest and knowledge in climate change, sustainability and energy efficiency. Connect with Jan at [email protected].

Governor Hochul recently announced a major step towards a cleaner, greener New York, and is seeking proposals  for the development of new large-scale land-based #renewableenergy projects which are expected to spur billions of dollars in #cleanenergy investments and create thousands of family-sustaining jobs in the State’s green economy. Administered by NYSERDA, this effort includes inflation indexing and labor provisions, climate resiliency and agricultural land preservation and commitments to disadvantaged communities. The process for submitting proposals into the land-based renewables solicitation will be conducted in two steps, with eligibility requirements due on July 15, 2024, to confirm that interested projects are eligible to bid, and final proposals due on August 8, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eBFg7zJW 

Thank you to the Carver Center in Port Chester for welcoming us to their Food Pantry Distribution and allowing us to share information about our Community Energy Survey. Much appreciation to our high school interns Lana and Sophia who shared program information in Spanish! If you would like to discuss your energy needs with us, reach out to [email protected]