ENERGY WORKSHOP & LIGHT BULB EXCHANGE

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008

10 AM - 3 PM

FORESTBURGH FIREHOUSE

Did you know.....

By changing the 5 fixtures used most to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), you use up to 2/3 less energy and they last 6-10 times longer than traditional bulbs.

Low-flow showerheads and faucets can reduce the amount of hot water used per day by ½.
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The Forestburgh Green Committee invites you to attend the workshop and learn how to conserve energy and save $$$$$ in the process.

There will be demonstrations, displays, and presentations by the NYS Dept. of Public Service, Mid-Hudson $mart Communities, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, Sullivan Renaissance - to name a few - covering such topics as recycling, grants/funding for residential energy improvements, geothermal heating/cooling, green cleaning products, and many other “green” topics.

Let’s celebrate Earth Day as a community!
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Light Bulb Exchange (Forestburgh Residents Only):

Bring in an incandescent bulb and exchange it for a new CFL - limit 2 per household

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ADMISSION IS FREE

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE  (To benefit the Forestburgh Fire Co.)

See Agenda Below

Admission is free!                                                                       

10:00-10:15            Madelaine Ventre, Chair Forestburgh Green Committee - Introductions           

10:15-10:45            Sean Walsh, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County - Green initiatives

10:45-11:30            Patrice Courtney, Mid-Hudson Energy $mart – Saving money & energy via NYS Energy $mart

11:30-12:00            Steve Silverman, Silverman Mechanical Corp. - Geothermal heating/cooling

12:00-12:30            Lunch break – visit displays

12:30-1:00            Denise Frangipane, Sullivan Renaissance - Green initiatives

1:00-1:30            Alice Miller, NYS Dept. of Public Service - Loans, grants

1:30-2:00            Adrienne Picciano, Catskill Coolers - Carbon emissions

2:00-3:00            Visit displays; door prizes (must be present to win)

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Light Bulb Exchange (Forestburgh Residents Only):

Bring in an incandescent bulb and exchange it for a new CFL - limit 2 per household
                                    **While supplies last**
Special thanks to Orange & Rockland Utilities and Schmidt’s Wholesale for generously donating light bulbs for this event.           
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Exhibits by: Orange & Rockland Utilities, Shaklee Distributors,  Global Dwelling,  Jeff Bank, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, Sullivan Renaissance, NYS Dept. of Public Service, Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities and much more! 

Refreshments/lunch available to benefit Forestburgh Fire Co.