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January 20, 2020
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They’re Hiring: Green Jobs in Tompkins County
January 20, 2020
Heat Pumps Save Energy for Families
January 20, 2020
“Energy Navigator” Training Starting Soon!
January 20, 2020
City of Ithaca Seeking Sustainability Director!
January 20, 2020

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“Climate change is a real and growing threat to New York’s environment and economy and to the health of our people, and we’re already experiencing the negative impacts in the form of increased weather-related emergencies,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “This historic investment shows we are aggressively pursuing clean energy alternatives to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, growing jobs in clean energy industries, and protecting our environment for current and future generations.”

The commission directed the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to work with New York’s electric utilities (like NYSEG) to develop a statewide heat pump program framework to be administered by the utilities in their service territories."

NYS Public Service Commission approves new heat pump targets - Daily Energy Insider

The New York State Public Service Commission approved new electric heat pump targets for utilities to reduce energy consumption in the state. © Shutterstock The new targets will bring nearly $2 billion in investments to ... Read More »

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New Roots Charter School, an Ithaca Green New Deal school, is getting back on track.

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https://ithacavoice.com/2020/01/new-roots-charter-school-says-theyre-on-track-to-stay-open/

New Roots Charter School says they're 'on track' to stay open

ITHACA, N.Y. –– Following a series of enrollment and financial problems that ultimately led to a SUNY mandated probation, New Roots Charter School says that they’re following a remedial plan …

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Spotlight on: Way2Go, Tompkins County!

Way2Go, a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, brings together people, information, resources and leadership to work towards a more equitable and sustainable transportation system in Tompkins County and beyond. Way2Go partners on numerous transportation projects providing education and outreach on mobility challenges and solutions in Tompkins County and beyond. They also share information in person and online through the Way2Go website, which houses an online directory of every transportation service in Tompkins County for local and regional travel, how-to videos, tips and tools and ways to get involved in community initiatives. To learn more about this organization and their partners, read this article by Way2Go Team Leader, Dawn Montayne:

https://sustainabletompkins.org/signs-of-sustainability/tompkins-weekly-column/transportation-for-sustainability-move-people-not-cars/

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