New resource to help the Genesee County community be more energy efficient

Christopher Suozzi of the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) announced the launch of www.GreenGeneseeCounty.org, a resource to help Genesee County residents and businesses conserve energy use and lower utility bills. The website provides connections to rebates and incentives, educational resources, tips to manage energy consumption, finding local contractors, and helpful interactive tools. Green Genesee County also highlights county projects and provides coverage of county news and events related to energy conservation.

"Genesee County has been active in its efforts to improve its environmental performance and energy efficiency. Green Genesee County supports this approach by giving our community easy access to a website, e-newsletter, and Ask the Expert resources to help our residents, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations save money on their utility bills." said Suozzi.

www.GreenGeneseeCounty.org was developed through a partnership with Blue Springs Energy; a company that assists organizations, local governments and individuals to access clean and renewable energy grants, incentives and credits and find local green services and products. 

"Blue Springs Energy is proud to support Genesee County's efforts to help its community save money on their energy bills and help the environment," said Larry Simpson, President of Blue Springs Energy. "There are numerous clean energy grants and incentives available from Federal, State, and Utility sources, but most are difficult to find and access. The Green Genesee County website and newsletter provides useful information so that residents and businesses can take action."

www.GreenGeneseeCounty.org highlights county-wide energy efficient initiatives including a study to address the feasibility and challenges related to the development of wind power projects in six GCEDC parcels.

A monthly newsletter will also be available to residents who wish to provide their email addresses on the website. The newsletter will provide information relating to clean energy grants and incentives, as well as ongoing projects and tips on how to become more energy efficient.