Power Up Communities
A Community Power in Action!
On October 9, 2009, the Green Jobs Green New York Act of 2009 was signed into law. This Act directs the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) to establish and administer the Green Jobs Green New York program (GJGNY).
GJGNY promotes energy efficiency, reduces energy consumption and green house gas emissions, supports sustainable community development, and creates job opportunities. The program delivers theses services to the local community with the support of The Long Island Progressive Coalition’s Power Up Communities program.
Power Up will conduct outreach, marketing, and education through a coordinated approach that targets priority communities. Customer outreach is targeted to both Nassau and Suffolk Counties in communities with high energy costs in relation to income.
LIPC was awarded a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to grow efficiency work throughout Long Island so homeowners are provided the opportunity to take advantage of a program that will provide cost savings, comfort, career opportunities, and community partnership.
“Previously cold rooms are now warm, there is no cold air wafting up from the basement, and my house is safer for me and my family. I am still surprised at how easily, quickly, and cheaply my house became green!”
“A Power Up Organizer presented at my church, Bethel A.M.E. in Copiague. She talked about how I could save money on my energy bills and give back financially to my church. My home was built in the mid 1950's and it was seriously drafty. Because of the program I had major insulation blown into my attic and basement and weather stripping and caulking throughout the entire house. Power Up was there every step of the way. They explained exactly what was going to be done...from beginning to end I felt involved and comfortable.”
“At my assessment they informed me that I had a gas leak coming from my stove, which was remedied! We got our gas conversion. I am literally paying for my retrofit with what I'm saving on my energy bills. I had someone helping me and representing my best interests...Power Up kept on the case every step of the way!”