Panel members are approved by the Town Board after applying for a position. Meetings are held monthly.
Green Week 2010
April 25 - May1 is Green Week in the Town of Somers.
Events
Sunday, May 23
"Kennedy Green House - Perspectives from the Green Dream Team"
Mt. Zion Church: 2:30pm
Tuesday, April 27
"Let's Green Somers Together"
Somers Library : 7pm-9pm
Get together with members of the Energy Advisory Panel and guests in a casual setting; celebrate the green and sustainable programs underway and upcoming in our great Town; find out more about some great initiatives. CLICK HERE for more details.
Check back for details of events running across the town.
Mission Statement
The Town Board of Somers chartered the Energy Advisory Panel to be an advocate for change in the global warming crisis.
The Panel will act as a conduit for the purpose of promoting and communicating environmentally sound and cost effective initiatives in order to
reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption while making effective use of
relevant Town resources.
Somers is going green!
Take Action Now - Join In
WE NEED YOU, THE PEOPLE OF SOMERS, to help us make our Town more energy efficient and sustainable in the 21st Century. This is a local grassroots effort, and we encourage all residents and businesses, alike, to get involved.
We would appreciate your input and have set up an email address (green@somersny.com) to collect your ideas, feedback, issues and questions about , the EAP, or in general about the greening of Somers.
As part of our longer range climate protection efforts, the Somers Energy Advisory Panel will design, implement, and communicate a variety of measures that we can take to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. These measures will lead to lower energy use and reduced energy costs for residences and businesses while preserving our environment for generations to come.
If you have a particular interest in energy efficiency at home or at work, efficient transportation, use of renewable energy technology, recycling and waste management, sustainable food, composting, green building and land use please join us and help us asess and communicate these important quality of life issues for our Town, our families and most of all our children!
Local Foods: Somers & Beyond
This map indicates local farms, farmers markets and stores selling organic and non-organic produce that is either grown in Somers, Westchester or within approx 100 miles of Somers.
View Local Foods : Somers & Beyond in a larger map
Sourcing food locally is a key element of living a sustainable life,reduces fuel and emmission costs. You also have an opportunity to build a relationship directly with the farmer. Farmers love this interaction, it allows them to tailor produce to the needs of their customers. By supporting local farmers you also sustain farmland and open space in our community.
Have fun touring the map and don't forget to visit your local farmers and farmers markets!
If you would like to add a farm or store email green@somersny.com. Produced by: Town of Somers Energy Advisory Panel
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