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Friends,
As we approach Earth Day, I’m writing to you in my new role as interim Executive Director of Sustainable Westchester.
This is an extraordinary moment for the planet and for how we think about clean energy. The strain on our energy systems is clearer than ever: rising costs, increasing demand, international strife, and a growing urgency to build programs that make us more resilient and less dependent on fossil fuels.
What gives me hope is that this work is already happening right here in Westchester.
Last year, more than 3,000 households saved money and reduced grid strain with GridRewards. Hundreds accessed clean energy through Community Solar, while others improved their homes and businesses with free assessments from our team of energy experts. Local governments, committees, and volunteer green teams partnered with us to move their communities forward. This is grounded, local, and shared progress.
But this moment demands we go further. Despite national and global challenges, we must continue working together, here at home where we are making a real difference.
With your help, Sustainable Westchester is expanding access to clean energy so that more residents and businesses can participate. We are building upon programs available today while introducing new solutions that make supporting renewable energy easier than ever. We’re helping businesses and institutions add EV charging capabilities. We’re expanding solar across rooftops and parking areas, and we continue to invest in the people behind this transition by connecting job seekers to training and career pathways in the clean energy economy.
This work demands sustained effort, trusted partnerships, and critical financial resources. If you value our approach to climate action, please consider making a tax deductible gift today. |
