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SUNDAY READ: The holidays bring joy and lots of batteries! Rechargeable, alkaline, or lithium ion types need special care when it's time to dispose of them. 🪫 Safeguard your home and the environment by recycling used batteries the right way! Check out this battery recycling guide.

Hello, winter! The snowflakes, the scarves, the cozy vibes—what’s not to love? (Okay, maybe scraping your windshield). Whether you love the chill or can’t wait for longer days and beach weather, let’s make this season one to remember! How are you kicking off winter?

NYSERDA’s Strategic Energy Management Program funds training that guides companies and their employees through the process of establishing and implementing a SEM system. The Erie County Division of Sewerage Management, established in the 1960s, has always valued efficiency. Through NYSERDA’s SEM program, they found new ways to save energy and are now making strategic improvements that fit seamlessly into daily operations. https://on.ny.gov/3OWYXQ9

'Twas the eve with an electric car, quiet and serene, not a combustion engine in sight, not a drop of gasoline. No emissions, no fumes, just the hum of glee, the dawn of an era, comes with driving an EV. Make your holiday miles merrier and greener! 🎄🚗 Explore the world of electric vehicles. Dive into the details with our EV calculator and compare electric vehicles with a gasoline vehicle of your choice. https://on.ny.gov/3VKJ6Ig

Everyone plays a role in making the season special. No matter your role, we’ve got an energy savings tip just for you! 🛍️ The Shopper: Score deals and save even more by switching to energy-efficient appliances—see financial incentives for your home upgrades. https://lnkd.in/gVzMiAQy 🎄 The Decorator: Shine bright with LED holiday lights—they use up to 80% less energy and last longer. After the holidays, update your home's lighting to more efficient options like LEDs. It’s one of the fastest, easiest, and most affordable ways to make your home more energy efficient. https://lnkd.in/gVPW5-mS 🧽 The Cleaner: Save water and energy by running full loads in the dishwasher instead of handwashing. Switching to modern ENERGY STAR® appliances and electronics has many benefits. https://lnkd.in/gA58rtjy 🤯 The Chaos Coordinator: Take control with smart thermostats—they help keep your energy use in check while you manage holiday madness! Over time, they learn your temperature preferences and optimize your heating and cooling systems automatically! https://lnkd.in/gwX7Kr7y

Are you feeling unfulfilled in your current job or searching for a new direction? A new year brings new opportunities! There's never been a better time to explore a career in the exciting clean energy industry. Whether you're considering college or a professional certification, a clean energy career offers incredible opportunities for long-term growth. Explore opportunities through our interactive career maps in clean energy fields, including offshore wind, green buildings, solar, and more. ➡️ https://on.ny.gov/3ZuFU4U

Big news for EV drivers! 🚗⚡️ Governor Kathy Hochul announced $28.5 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along travel corridors in New York State, funded by a federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant. The second round will focus on locations along and south of Interstate 84. NYSERDA, in partnership with the NYS Department of Transportation, New York Power Authority, New York State Department of Public Service, New York State Thruway Authority, and the Long Island Power Authority is helping EV developers bring more fast chargers to these key routes through the competitive downstate Direct Current Fast Charger program. https://lnkd.in/eeUJSVcA

Maybe it’s time to rethink tossing those old decorations. Turns out going green for the holidays could pay off big someday! Read for more and to check out this Christmas tree!

New York’s first state in the nation new retail point-of-sale rebates are available for low and moderate-income New Yorkers for the purchase of energy-efficient clothes dryers at participating retailers. Chris Corcoran, Assistant Director, Codes, Products, & Standards, joined The Capitol Pressroom to discuss the details of the rebates! Listen here: 🎧 https://lnkd.in/ew7NAxhm

ICYMI: 📁 The 2024 Clean Energy Industry Report has been released and New York’s clean energy job growth is at a record high with 178,000 people employed in clean energy jobs in New York State at the end of 2023. 💥Growth in clean energy career opportunities was more than double that of overall job growth statewide! By the numbers: 🎯 Clean and alternative transportation jobs grew the fastest at 17%, expanding by 2,100 jobs in just 12 months. 🎯 93% of clean energy workers were at least somewhat confident of career advancement in the next 12 months. 🎯 65% of clean energy workers reported being “very satisfied” with their career. See the 2024 Clean Energy Industry Report here: https://on.ny.gov/49xJ7Fc