Helpful Websites

  • 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 in 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