Lupinacci Hosts Energy Audit Press Conference

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) recently hosted the Long Island Green Homes Initiative and the Sustainability Institute of Molloy College, helping bring attention to green energy and energy efficiency in the household. Long Island Green Homes, a 6-town consortium, audited Lupinacci’s home in South Huntington, discovering ways to make it more energy efficient and further protect the environment.

“It is no secret that we need to focus on improving our environment, protecting our natural resources, preserving our green space and utilizing our energy efficiently,” Lupinacci said. “Despite this, however, what many of us overlook the role our homes play in energy efficiency. Many of us do not know whether our homes are energy efficient or bleeding heat, air conditioning, and wasting energy and money.

“Long Island Green Homes has done a wonderful job making Long Island homes, more efficient and affordable. Estimates show that becoming energy efficient can save a homeowner over $1,000 per year. Saving money is something we can all get behind,” Lupinacci said.

In a statement released by Marianne Garvin, President and CEO of Community Development Corporation of Long Island, she said “CDCLI is proud to be a founding member of the Long Island Green Homes Consortium. I would like to thank and commend Assemblyman Lupinacci for opening his home to raise awareness about the benefits of energy efficiency. I strongly encourage Long Island homeowners to follow his lead and contact one of the Green Homes members for full program guidelines and an application.”

Jay Best, of Green Audit USA, said, “Having moved to Long Island at the age of four, I consider myself a native Long Islander. For me, the Long Island Green Homes Initiative represents two major causes. First, it is about helping Long Island homeowners become more energy efficient while also making life on Long Island more affordable. Second, it is about building an industry that creates jobs for Long Islanders.”

“I am proud to stand alongside on the mission of making Long Island more affordable and eco-friendly. The Long Island Green Homes Initiatives and the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College share this dedication, and I am proud to join them in helping Long Islanders go green – and save green,” Lupinacci said.

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