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On April 3, The Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester hosted the County’s first-ever Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair at Pace University in White Plains. The event drew more than 150 attendees, including clean energy industry advocates, environmental leaders, job seekers and students. Sustainable Westchester has been at the forefront of regional and statewide efforts to achieve an equitable clean energy transition, and in partnership with the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, we’re actively strengthening the workforce pipeline by translating needs on both ends of the employer and job seeker spectrum into opportunities for a more prosperous and healthier Westchester.

Sustainable Westchester recently secured a $92,000 grant to help the City of Yonkers and the City of Peekskill lay the groundwork for critical new forms of clean energy infrastructure. Through the grant, our Municipal TEN (Thermal Energy Network) Accelerator will help support the creation of community thermal energy networks (CTEN) in each municipality, a popular emerging clean energy technology that has been recognized for its ability to decarbonize buildings while lowering energy costs and ensuring a clear path to a more inclusive green economy.

Under the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022, New York became the first state in the nation to promote thermal energy networks on a large scale, while also directing benefits to frontline communities that have been historically impacted by pollution and environmental justice issues.  Sustainable Westchester is committed to meeting this vital objective. 

Our Annual Members Meeting kicked off 2024 on a highly positive note, helping members to better understand how our programs, research, and innovation can help municipalities, residents and small businesses create a path toward meaningful climate action. If you were unable to join us and are interested in the discussion, a link to the recording of the meeting is here.

At a celebration at the New Rochelle High School Library in January, Sustainable Westchester and Logical Buildings, an award-winning climate technology provider, presented the City School District of New Rochelle with a rebate check for $23,943 in recognition of its leadership in reducing energy use among school buildings.   

Heating and cooling can be a significant energy challenge for school districts throughout Westchester, and amid a rapidly warming planet, there is increasing pressure on buildings – which account for nearly 40 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions – to improve sustainability measures. Pioneering carbon emissions and energy tracking through artificial intelligence, Logical Buildings’ SmartKit AI technology detected peak energy demand at key points during the summer of 2023, and the School District reduced energy usage at five schools by approximately 700 kW, which resulted in $23,943 in savings. New Rochelle is the first school district in New York to participate in Logical Buildings’ demand response program.

To learn more or enroll your school district, contact program director Lauren Brois at Lauren@SustainableWestchester.org

Our work setting the pace for a cleaner, greener, stronger and more equitable New York has been widely noticed by our communities and covered by the press.  

Together, we can take a bold stance on climate action and lead more New Yorkers to transition to renewable and more efficient energy. Join our mailing list and connect with us on social media to stay informed and learn about opportunities to engage with our mission.

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Sustainable Westchester is a municipally-led shared service that delivers climate solutions to the governments, businesses, organizations, and people of Westchester County.  Through its innovative programming, extensive relationships, and effective advocacy, Sustainable Westchester has been at the forefront of regional and statewide efforts to achieve a clean energy transition, conserve natural resources, promote environmental justice, and help member communities become more prosperous, healthy, resilient, and equitable.