Coming Soon: Energize Mount Kisco, LED Street Lights

The Energize New York program that just expanded to New Castle could have a Mount Kisco edition open by the fall.

Village Manager James Palmer, who told the Village Board of Trustees Monday about the potential launch, explained that the edition, called Energize Mount Kisco, would let property owners, both residential and commercial, know about what energy solutions are available to them, along with funding opportunities.

The village's energy advisory panel is working on the edition's launch, Palmer said.

Palmer said that representatives from energize could come and do a presentation before the village board. They could also let people know about financial opportunities, such as low-interest loans, which would help make their properties more energy efficient. Support could include a complimentary energy assessment and a home evaluation, he explained to the board. (To get an idea about how the process works, click here for an overview from Energize New Castle).

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Energize New York, which was started in Bedford, receives funding from the the U.S. Department of Energy and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

The launch of Energize Mount Kisco is not the only green initiative being undertaken. Palmer told the board that sample LED street lights will be installed. He explained that they could save the village money, having lower energy costs than the existing high-pressure sodium or mercury vapor lighting. The energy advisory panel also has a supporting role in the idea.

Mayor Michael Cindrich highlighted some existing programs that Con Edision provides to encourage energy efficiency. They include home energy audits and giving cash rebates for turning in outdated appliances.

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