Energy Smart Communities Here in BK

The Pratt Center, through a partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is participating in the ENERGY STAR® Change a Light, Change the World Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging consumers to switch to ENERGY STAR qualified lighting products such as compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). These transactions are tracked by a pledge, completed by the consumer, stating that they have taken steps to save energy in their homes. SIGN PLEDGE

New York City Energy $mart Communities can Help you Save Energy and Money
The Pratt Center has partnered with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in an effort to improve the energy efficiency of communities and businesses in New York City. Wendy Fleischer, a Regional Coordinator of NYSERDA's Energy Smart Communities Program, provides information, resources, and guidance to interested parties in Brooklyn (Staten Island and parts of Manhattan). Residents, building owners, contractors, and businesses now have the resources and support they need to help with renovations and energy efficiency improvements.

Regional coordinators find NYSERDA technical and financial assistance to meet your needs. Services include:

Energy Audit Program - provides recommendations for energy efficiency measures in small businesses and other non-residential buildings.

Assisted Multifamily Program - energy-efficient rehabilitation of low-income multifamily buildings.

New York Energy $mart Loan Fund - Interest rate reductions on loans for energy efficiency projects.

$mart Equipment Choices - installation of energy efficient equipment in your business or multifamily building.

Residential Technical Assistance - multifamily building performance assessment.
New Construction Program - design/install energy efficiency into new or rehabilitated buildings.

For more information visit NYSERDA's Energy Smart Communities
or contact:Wendy Fleischer at 718-636-3486, ext 6450