Ithaca Sustainability

Go Solar! "How do solar panels work and what incentives and rebate programs are available so I can put them on my house?" "I am a renter - how do I go solar?" What’s a solar farm? "Can I go solar and still use an alternate electricity supplier?" If you've been asking some of these questions, come find the answers and the options that could work for you. Whether you’re a renter or own your home, or even if you live in an apartment, solar really is available now to everyone!... The Town of Ithaca and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County’s (CCE) Energy & Climate Change Team will be presenting two remote conversations covering all your options: Thursday, 6/11 from 3-4:30pm Monday, 6/15 from 6-7:30pm Available through Zoom and FaceBook Live! Free and open to the public.

50 Presenters & Performers Cued for Tompkins Earth Day - Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Stream Live on Facebook on the Get Your GreenBack Page:... http://www.getyourgreenbacktompkins.org/. Nick Goldsmith will be discussing the City and Town of Ithaca's Green New Deal initiatives. From the organizers: Over 50 local presenters and performers will be participating in the 50th anniversary celebration of Earth Day in the Tompkins County area. The Earth Day celebration, with the theme of Connection, Solidarity, & Action, is an opportunity to deepen our connection with others, share information on activities related to improving the health of our natural environment and our communities, reinforce the feelings and actions of solidarity that have arisen from the COVID-19 response, and make connections to others who might help. The event is free and open to all members of the community. One portion of the program--from 4-5 PM--is specially focused on families with children. We look forward to connecting on Earth Day! The organizing team, Tammy Butler, Southside Community Center Rebecca Evans, Ithaca College/Sunrise Ithaca Kirby Edmonds, Building Bridges Initiative/Dorothy Cotton Institute Karim Beers, Get Your GreenBack Tompkins

Stay informed! The Town of Ithaca sends out a Newsletter via email to keep you informed. Especially in this time of crisis, it is important that we reach as many people as possible. I have sent two out so far with information on how the Town is continuing to provide services, water bill due date extension, dog licenses, handicap permits, building permits, how to attend meetings virtually, etc. These are posted to the web also, but please, sign up for delivery to your email by emailing me at [email protected]. Thank you Paulette Rosa Town Clerk

The Town of Ithaca NY Town Board just unanimously adopted a Green New Deal resolution that calls for an equitable transition to carbon neutrality town-wide by 2030! Good news is rare these days, so let's take a moment to celebrate this ambitious commitment! Resolution draft starts on p. 2 of the linked document. There will be a few small changes.

Employment Opportunity - Director of Sustainability - Ithaca, NY The City of Ithaca is seeking a Director of Sustainability to launch an organizational transformation initiative to meet the goals of the Ithaca Green New Deal. The successful individual will have experience with issues surrounding climate change, be a strong visionary with deep commitment to environmental justice and advancing social equity through environmental stewardship, public health, and sustainable urban... development. Ithaca sits on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake in Central New York. This dynamic city is the home of Cornell University and Ithaca College. Ithaca’s multicultural community boasts representation from more than 90 countries. Applications are due February 10. Learn more here https://ithaca-portal.mycivilservice.com/ and here http://cityofithaca.org/302/Job-Descriptions. See more