US Department of Energy Fuel Economy Calculator – calculate your car’s MPG, find energy-efficient cars, find tips on driving habits that save gasoline and money
Estimate your greenhouse gas emissions – US EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator
NYS Drive Clean Rebate– point-of-sale rebate toward the purchase or lease of a new electric car
Sustainable Hudson Valley’s Drive Electric Hudson Valley – information about leasing or purchasing an electric vehicle
Composting information from Cornell Cooperative Extension
Guide to New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) Home Energy Efficiency Programs – guidance on available programs, eligibility, and application information
Home Energy Audit – no-cost energy audit to identify the root causes of energy inefficiency
EmPower New York – low-income households are eligible for free on-site energy use, education, and strategies for managing their energy costs through the EmPower New York program
Residential Financing Options – two loan programs to help New York residents finance energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) – enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient
Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency – federal tax credits may be available for recently installed solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, geothermal, or small wind turbine systems
Solarize Albany – a nonprofit organization serving the Capital Region that promotes the use of renewable energy. Check out their website to learn more about rooftop solar, community solar, and electric vehicles
Solarize Hudson Valley - a non-profit partnership of municipalities, community organizations, and solar companies working to expand renewable energy in the Hudson Valley
Visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Information Resources page for more information on our changing climate
Sign up for the Climate Resilience in the Hudson River Estuary newsletter to receive the latest news, grants, and other opportunities specific to this region
Visit Scenic Hudson’s Sea Level Rise Mapper to see how sea-level rise may affect the Hudson River
