Money and Energy Savings Campaign
1) Community Solar
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What is Communtiy Solar?
Community Solar is when you sign up (fee-free) to support the development of solar farms without physically having solar panels on the roof of your property. What are the Benefits? Thanks to state funding, when you sign up for community solar, you get a guaranteed discount of 5-10% on energy bills. Also, Nelnet will give you a $100 gift card. How do I get involved? Follow the directions on the poster to the right or click on THIS website. |
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2) Demand Response
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What is Demand Response?
Demand response is when a thermostat is set to automatically briefly change by a couple of degrees during time periods when community electricity use is the highest (and this change can always be overridden manually) which leads to significant savings on energy bills. This also helps reduce stress on our communities' energy grid. What are the Benefits? 1) When you enroll, you will receive a $45 Amazon Gift Card! 2) If you participate in temperature adjustments for one season (May 1st - September 30th), you will receive a $20 bill credit! What are the Requirements? You must have central air conditioning and an internet connected thermostat. How do I get involved? Go to THIS website and sign up! |
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3) Clean Heating and Cooling and Energy Efficiency
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What is Clean Heating and Cooling and Energy Efficiency?
Through our partnership with HeatSmart FLX South, residents can get up to $15,000 of funding for eligible home weatherization and energy efficiency projects including insulation, air-sealing, and electric reduction measures. Other possible incentives are available for air or ground-source heat pumps and heat pump water heaters regardless of income eligibility. What are the Benefits? 1) Free home energy audits 2) Significantly lower energy bills 3) More comfortable homes 4) Up to $15,000 in financial support for home weatherization and eligible energy efficiency projects. Check the gross (pre-tax) income bracket chart to the right and it will tell you exactly how much funding you can receive! How do I get involved? Email heatsmartflxs@cornell.edu or call (607) 535-7161 extension 332, to let them know you are interested! |
How Would I show I'm Eligible?
If a household member has been awarded HEAP, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Temporary Assistance (TANF) within the past year, that is all you need to show eligibility! Click on these links to learn more about...
HeatSmart FLX South EmPower New York Assisted Home Performance |
4) Electric Vehicles
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What is the Electric Vehicle Campaign?
We are encouraging residents to purchase electric or hybrid vehicles. These vehicles put out less emmissions which is healthier and better for the environment. Electric vehicles also help decrease money spent on gas. What are the Benefits? Purchasing an electric or hybrid vehicle in New York State at THESE eligible dealerships qualifies residents for a rebate of up to $2,000 and a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500! How do I get involved? Go to one of the participating dealerships to talk about your options. Be sure to let us know that you participated by emailing clerk@villageofmontourfalls.com so that we can get grants to improve our community! |
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Buy Local Campaign
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There are Multiple benefits of buying your food and other products from lcoal businesses and producers. First, this helps support our local economy ensuring that our communtiy will remain prosperous. In addition, buying local reduces the pollution that would be created from transporting food and products accross the country and the world. Here are some easy ways to support the Buy Local Campaign in Montour Falls:
Montour Farmer's Market - Thursdays from 4-7pm come see our vendors who provide 100% local products (SNAP Benefits Accepted). Community Sourced Agriculture (CSA) - Pick up fresh produce from local farms every Thursday. Listing of Local Businesses - Prioritize local businesses over chain stores. Montour Market - This grocery store was developed to become a hub for fresh, helathy, local produce and products (SNAP Benefits Accepted). |
Here's how you can buy local:
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Food Waste Reduction/ Recycling Campaign
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When food from our restaurants and homes ends up in the landfill, it creates air and water pollution. Food waste reduction and composting are a great way to lessen this negative impact. Check out our resources to learn how to compost!
Our Latest Action: Whether you compost or not, we want to hear from you in this composting survey! Respond to this survey by October 31, 2021 |
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How Can You Get Involved?
The Sustainability Committee is nothing without the participation of the residents of Montour Falls. Want to know how you can help the Village meet its sustainability goals? Whether you want to lower your energy bills, switch to renewable sources, or curb your GHG emissions, check out these links! And be sure to stop back, as we will update this section regularly with new information and new ways to get involved.
Smart Energy Choices
smartenergychoices.org
This site contains a wide range of resources for addressing your home energy usage. On this site you will find resources for performing a free Energy Audit (up to a $800 value!), switching your home energy to renewable sources, and upgrading your heating and cooling system efficiency.
smartenergychoices.org
This site contains a wide range of resources for addressing your home energy usage. On this site you will find resources for performing a free Energy Audit (up to a $800 value!), switching your home energy to renewable sources, and upgrading your heating and cooling system efficiency.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County
Our friends at CCE Schuyler have many resources and community educators dedicated to topics as broad as forestry, composting, solar installation, and invasive species. Check them out below!
Energy
This section has resources on how to connect your farm or house to solar energy, energy saving and cost reducing upgrades you can make to your home, as well as connections to other resources to help heat, cool, and power your home efficiently.
Environment
Here you will find resources related to agriculture, horticulture, forest management, and soil quality. Check out CCE's resources on recycling, composting, water quality, and more!
Our friends at CCE Schuyler have many resources and community educators dedicated to topics as broad as forestry, composting, solar installation, and invasive species. Check them out below!
Energy
This section has resources on how to connect your farm or house to solar energy, energy saving and cost reducing upgrades you can make to your home, as well as connections to other resources to help heat, cool, and power your home efficiently.
Environment
Here you will find resources related to agriculture, horticulture, forest management, and soil quality. Check out CCE's resources on recycling, composting, water quality, and more!
Other Steps You Can Take
In addition to some of the resources found above, there are some simple steps that everyone can take in order to reduce energy use and GHG emissions. Here are some of our favorites:
Green Your Commute by walking, biking, or carpooling to work rather than driving by yourself. Reducing the amount you drive reduces your emissions, and saving on gas will help your wallet too!
Upcycle your old or unwanted materials into something usable rather than buying new. This fun crafting opportunity can also save you money on new materials. The Montour Falls Library hosts an Upcycle program every Saturday!
In addition to some of the resources found above, there are some simple steps that everyone can take in order to reduce energy use and GHG emissions. Here are some of our favorites:
Green Your Commute by walking, biking, or carpooling to work rather than driving by yourself. Reducing the amount you drive reduces your emissions, and saving on gas will help your wallet too!
Upcycle your old or unwanted materials into something usable rather than buying new. This fun crafting opportunity can also save you money on new materials. The Montour Falls Library hosts an Upcycle program every Saturday!
