Sustainability Events and Activity
Happy Election Day! Thanks to all the people who make voting a secure and easy process. Your vote matters so be sure to get to the polls before 8pm.
Events
Nov 9 @12:30 - 2pm: Lunch and Learn Gamify the Planet in the Community Room at Schlow Library. Join Kelly Forest, community volunteer, who is taking her passion of finding ways to use less energy and have less waste to create a Lunch and Learn series that will gamify these actions into achievable levels. Each levels' actions will reduce your household energy or waste.
Nov 14 @4:30-6:30PM Next Generation Connectivity and Mobility Open House at State College Municipal Building, Council Chambers.
Local government activity:
The development of Centre County's Active Transportation Plan is getting ready to kick off. If you want to follow and provide input, visit the Centre County Active Transportation Plan webpage. Soon a survey will be available but in the meantime you can click on the 'Tell Us What You Think' box and provide input. If you leave your email, you will be notified when the survey is released and about pertinent information.
The GET Solar Centre Region Program application period has been extended until November 30th. If you know of a business or organization that wants to learn about the benefits of solar, please tell them about this free technical assistance and financial guidance. We have several organizations who have joined the program. The link includes registration information for the next webinar on November 16 @ 12pm.
The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for the 2024 Centre County Green Business Partnership Program. Please share with local businesses and organizations that are doing an outstanding job of reducing, reusing and recycling.
Thanks to the League of Women Voters and everyone who participated in the Sustainable Centre County Happy Hour on October 11. We had 110 people register for the event and approximately 75 attend.
What can you do to support sustainability?
Check out Penn State's Bicycle Master Plan that was released in October 2023.
Visit Go Solar in the Centre Region to learn about the steps involved when installing solar.
Visit First Energy's Choose EV website to learn about the benefits and considerations of an electric vehicle.
Visit Energy Star's Heat Pump Water Heater website if your water heater is 10+ years old. There is a 30% tax credit and $500 West Penn Power rebate available. More rebates coming this winter.
Host a Community Climate Action Conversation. We have a kit with everything you need to conduct a conversation about climate action (available for virtual or in person settings). Help set community priorities.
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Thanks for your interest! If you want additional information or have any questions, please email sustains@crcog.net.