Help Western New York Businesses Become More Energy Efficient
Press Release
EPA Investing $230,000 for Conservation, Environmental Protection Efforts in WNY
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today applauded the announcement of $230,000 in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and to the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York (CACWNY) to help make Western New York businesses more energy efficient, and help improve the local environment. Senator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, wrote to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson in April urging the EPA to support CACWNY's application for funding from the Community Action of Renewed Environment (CARE) program offered through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"Energy efficiency projects are a smart investment -- they help save money and reduce pollution," Senator Gillibrand said. "If we're going to rebuild our economy, we have to improve the energy efficiency of our businesses and bring our outdated buildings into the 21st century. These federal investments will help Western New York businesses save money on energy costs, and takes important steps to improve our local environment. I will keep fighting to secure the resources we need to protect our environment."
Erin Heaney, Director of CACWNY, said, "Tonawanda is an industrial community with more than its fair share of environmental burdens and related health problems. The Clean Air Coalition looks forward to continuing and enhancing its work in the community to solve environmental challenges. We appreciate Senator Gillibrand's continued advocacy on behalf of residents in Tonawanda."
The New York State Department of Conservation is receiving a $130,000 grant for technical advice and support to local businesses to conduct detailed environmental assessments of their manufacturing processes, and improve their operations to reduce their impact on the environment.
Additionally, the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York is receiving a $100,000 grant from the EPA to build a list of priorities to help improve the environment of the Tonawanda Community.
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