Sustainable Putnam

The History of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant

Mahopac Public Library 668 Route 6, Mahopac, New York, United States

Co-sponsored by Mahopac Public Library, Author Brian Vangor talks about his new book: Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant published by Arcadia Publishing. This book summarizes the entire history of Indian Point from the 1924 pleasure park it replaced, to the end of operation of Indian Point in 2021. Primarily, the book describes the construction and […]

Funding Home Energy Projects through the IRA – Desmond-Fish Library

Desmond-Fish Library 472 Route 403, Garrison, New York, United States

Learn how the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can help pay for energy-saving home improvements as you transition to clean energy. Whether you own or rent your home, the IRA will soon provide upfront payments worth thousands of dollars for electrical service upgrades, home heating and cooling, electric vehicles, efficient appliances, and solar panels. Joe […]

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Funding Home Energy Projects through the IRA – Kent Public Library

Kent Public Library 17 Sybil's Crossing, Carmel, New York, United States

Learn how the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can help pay for energy-saving home improvements as you transition to clean energy. Whether you own or rent your home, the IRA will soon provide upfront payments worth thousands of dollars for electrical service upgrades, home heating and cooling, electric vehicles, efficient appliances, and solar panels. Joe […]

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The Power of Trees

Fox Lane High School 632 South Bedford Rd, Bedford, New York, United States

Healthy Trees provide essential ecosystem services like clean air and water, fertile soil, plentiful habitat, and increased biodiversity. However, 1/3 of all tree species are endangered, posing a threat to global health. Tickets for The Power of Trees Community Forum go on sale FEBRUARY 15th. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers, activities, and real-world tips to […]

Indigenous Peoples of the Hudson River Valley

Mahopac Public Library 668 Route 6, Mahopac, New York, United States

Understanding Past Cultures in the Hudson Valley through Archaeology A talk by Dr. Eugene Boesch Dr. Boesch will examine Indigenous Native American cultures and adaptations in the southeastern New York region from the area's earliest occupation by humans at least 13,000 years ago, through European contact, 1550-1750. Co-sponsored by Mahopac Public Library and Sustainable Putnam. […]

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Owning an Electric Vehicle 2023: everything you need to know!

Mahopac Public Library 668 Route 6, Mahopac, New York, United States

Everything you wanted to know about owning and driving an electric vehicle in 2023. We're pleased to be hosting Steve Wehr, a retired IBM engineer who has owned, charged, and driven electric vehicles for years. Learn about EV range, batteries, charging at home, charging on the road, and the differences in driving an EV versus […]

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How to Divest from Fossil Fuels and Invest in Clean Energy

Zoom

This presentation will focus on the basics of selecting mutual funds, investment advisors, or individual stocks and describe the types of investors who should consider each of these strategies, plus time for your individual questions. It is co-sponsored by New Yorkers for Clean Power, Sustainable Putnam, and the Third Thursday Environmental Series. Register through the EventBrite link below.

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Funding Home Energy Projects through the IRA – Putnam Valley Library

Putnam Valley Library 30 Oscawana Lake Rd, Putnam Valley, New York, United States

Learn how the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can help pay for energy-saving home improvements as you transition to clean energy. Whether you own or rent your home, the IRA will soon provide upfront payments worth thousands of dollars for electrical service upgrades, home heating and cooling, electric vehicles, efficient appliances, and solar panels. Joe […]

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