American Institute of Architects, Architecture 2030 Initiative:www.architecture2030.orgEmail: info@architecture2030.org

The 2030 Challenge asks the global architecture and building community to work toward implementing innovative sustainable design strategies, generating on-site renewable power and/or purchasing renewable energyand/or certified renewable energy credits. Suggestions includeadopting targets such as designing new buildings, developments and major renovations to meet fossil fuel, GHG-emitting, and energy consumption performance standards.

AmericanWind Energy Association: www.awea.orgT:202.383.2500 F:202.383.2505

The mission of the American Wind Energy Association is to promote windpower growth through advocacy, communication, and education.

BuildingPerformance Contractors Association:www.home-performance.org

General inquiries: info@home-performance.org

Membershipcontact Ed Voytovich at ed@home-performance.org

Anot-for-profit statewide trade association of more than 200 buildingperformance contractors, home energy raters, building diagnosticians,energy auditors, engineers, architects and consultants. BPCA/NYSprovides training and technical assistance in the promotion of highperformance building standards that addresses health and safety,building durability, energy-efficiency, and comfort issues throughapplied building science.

BuyRecycled Alliance of NY: www.epa.gov

GeneralWasteWise Helpline - 800.EPA.WISE

Under the Buy Recycled Alliance of NY, the WasteWise program helps itspartners meet goals to reduce and recycle municipal solid waste andselected industrial wastes. A guidebook is available to helpcompanies begin or expand a recycled products purchasing program,which includes sample policy statements and notices for vendors, aswell as resources. (Also a directory available that listsmanufacturers and distributors for more than 5,000 recycled products- 800.267.0707)

CentralHudson - Savings Central:www.savingscentral.comFor rebates on central air conditioners, air-source heat pumps, andBusiness Energy Savings - 800.515.5353

TheSavings Central division of Central Hudson offers access to TheAppliance Recycling Program - a residential energy efficiency programto reduce energy use by removing less efficient refrigerators andfreezers from residences. The program includes scheduling and freeappliance pick-up at the customer's home, transportation of thecollected units to a recycling facility, and recovery and recyclingof appliance materials, plus monetary incentives per each recycledappliance.

CornellCooperative Extension

Columbia:479 Rt 66, Education Center, Hudson, NY - 518.828.3346

Greene:6005 Rt 23, CCE Agroforestry Center, Acra, NY - 518.622.9820

Ulster:10 Westbrook Ln, Extension Ed. Center, Kingston, NY - 845.340.3990

Dutchess:2715 Rt 44, Farm&Home Center Suite 1, Millbrook, NY -845.677.8223

Orange:18 Seward Ave, Community Campus Suite300, Middletown, NY -845.344.1234

Rockland:10 Patriot Hills Dr, Stony Point, NY - 845.429.7085

Putnam:1 Geneva Rd, Terravest Corp Park, Brewster, NY - 845.278.6738

Sullivan:64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd, Gerald J. Skoda Ext. Ed. Center, Liberty, NY -845.292.6180

Westchester:26 Legion Dr, Valhalla, NY - 914.285.4620

CountySolid Waste Agencies (Columbia,Greene, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Putnam, Sullivan,Westchester)

Columbia:www.columbiacountyny.org- 518.828.2737

Greene:www.greenegovernment.com- T:518.943.4600 F:518.943.3868

Ulster:www.ocrra.org- 845.336.0600

Dutchess:www.co.dutchess.ny.us- T:845.463.6020 F:845.462.6090

Orange:www.co.orange.ny.us- 845.291.2640

Rockland:www.co.rockland.ny.us- 845.364.2615

Putnam:www.putnamcountyny.com- waste removal practices vary by town, visit website for individualcontact info

Sullivan:www.co.sullivan.ny.us- 845.807.0475

Westchester:www.westchestergov.com- T:914.813.6850 F:914.813.6852

CUNYInstitute for Sustainable Cities:www.cunysustainablecities.org

T:212.396-6264F:212.396.6137

Theinstitute seeks to create awareness and understanding of theconnections between the everyday lives of urban citizens and theirnatural world, leading to the discovery and use of cities like NewYork as a learning laboratory to create a sustainable future forcities worldwide. The Institute works to connect New Yorkers to itsprojects by extensive public programming and educational outreach andto bring researchers, policy makers, and sustainability practitionerstogether to better connect people to the environmental issues theyface.

DormitoryAuthority of the State of NY - Green Building Program:www.dasny.org/green

AlbanyHeadquarters 518.257.3000 New York City Office 212.273.5000

TheDASNY has collaborated with the New York Power Authority, Long IslandPower Authority, and NYSERDA in an effort to harness the financialand technical resources of all participating organizations toincrease green components and energy efficiency measures in buildingsthroughout New York State. 

EmpireState Future:www.empirestatefuture.org

Email:info@empirestatefuture.org

A coming together of civic improvement organizations, planning groups, and individuals interested in advancing the principles of "smart growth" and turning them into reality all across the Empire State. Building on the generally accepted ideas that our cities need nurturing, suburban sprawl is ruining our landscape and killing our economy. Empire State Future will compliment and expand on efforts to bring sanity to the way we plan our future. They are looking to provide the smart growth constituency and the general public with a lively web site that is current, informative, and easily used.

EPA climate action toolkits:www.epa.gov/climatechangeT:202.343.9990

This site provides over 25 easy steps you can take, not only to reduceyour greenhouse gas emissions, but also to reduce air pollution,increase the nation's energy independence and save money. It alsoprovides a personal greenhouse gas emissions calculator to helpestimate a household's annual emissions and identify ways to lowerthem.

GlynwoodCenter: www.glynwood.org845.265.3338

Glynwood's mission is to help communities in the Northeast save farming. Working at the intersection of the needs of communities and the opportunities available to farmers and landowners, their unique niche is to empower communities to support farming and conserve farmland, while also working their own land to demonstrate the economic viability of environmentally sustainable agriculture.

GreenRoofs for Healthy Cities:www.greenroofs.orgT:416.971.4494 F:416.971.9844

Workingto increase the awareness of the economic, social and environmentalbenefits of green roofs and green walls, and other forms of livingarchitecture through education, advocacy, professional developmentand celebrations of excellence.

HudsonRiver National Estuarine Research Reserve - Sustainable ShorelinesProject: www.nerrs.noaa.gov301.713.3155

This network of 27 areas represents different biogeographic regions of theUnited States that are protected for long-term research,water-quality monitoring, education and coastal stewardship. Thereserve system is a partnership program between the National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration and the coastal states. Staff workswith local communities and regional groups to address non-pointsource pollution, habitat restoration, invasive species, etc, to helpcommunities develop strategies to deal successfully with coastalresource issues.

HudsonRiver Valley Greenway:www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us

T:518.473.3835F:518473.4518

Their mission is to advance the state's commitment to the preservation,enhancement and development of the world-renowned scenic, natural, historic, cultural and recreational resources of the Hudson RiverValley, while continuing to emphasize economic development activities and remaining consistent with the tradition of municipal home rule to facilitate local control.

Hudson River Watershed Alliance:www.hudsonwatershed.org

Barbara Kendall, Coordinator- bkendall@hudsonwatershed.org

The mission is to protect, conserve and restore the water resources ofthe Hudson River Basin through collaborative outreach, education,networking, science, information sharing and technical assistance byand for the stakeholders of the region. The Hudson River watershedlooks to become a national model for clean water, healthy habitat andenvironmentally sustainable economic development through thecollaborative efforts of a diverse array of stakeholders.

HudsonValley Agribusiness Development Corporation:www.hvadc.org

T:518.828.4718F:518.828.0901

The purpose of the HVADC is the development, promotion, enhancement andretention of the agricultural industry and its associated economicand environmental benefits within New York's Hudson Valley. HVADCpromotes the Hudson Valley as an attractive, viable region for agriculture through technical assistance, business development services and the coordination of financial and other resources.

HudsonValley Vernacular Architecture Association:www.hvva.org

Contactsvary by county, see website for detailed info

A not-for-profit society, granted a provisional charter by NYS Dept. of Education with a mandate to document and preserve the Hudson Valley's regional architectural heritage. Working in cooperation with historic property owners, both public and private, they take numerous study tours each year and survey and record local dwellings and agricultural structures, to consolidate the information and make it available for public use.

National Grid - Smart Grid:www.nationalgridus.com

This international electricity and natural gas company uses Smart Grid, an"intelligent" electricity distribution network that can help reduce customers' energy use, improve the efficiency andreliability of the electricity grid as a whole, and optimize theintegration of renewable energy systems. Includes in-home energy management systems and intelligent controls in appliances, saving consumers money and allowing National Grid to run more efficiently. Smart Grid will play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, especially in how it can facilitatethe connection of large amounts of renewable energy. It is also expected to be an important enabler for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles, two promising technologies that can help dramatically reduce oil consumption.

NYPlanning Federation: www.nypf.org

800.366.NYPFF:518.512.5274

Promotes sound planning, land use, and zoning practices in NYS so that orderly growth and development may occur in a way that is balanced with resource conservation.

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation:www.dec.ny.gov

NYSDEC works to conserve, improve and protect New York's natural resources and environment, and to prevent, abate and control water, land and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well-being.

• NYS Office of Climate Change - 518.402.8013

Works to reduce emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases and to help NewYorkers adapt as the climate changes. Website includes information onNew York's energy resources, including oil, natural gas and renewablesources.

• Hudson River Estuary Program - 845.256.3016

Protects and improves the natural and scenic Hudson River watershed for allits residents. Works to ensure clean water, protect and restorefish, wildlife and their habitats, provide water recreation and riveraccess, and adapt to climate change

• Estuary Training Program - 631.444.0430

Go-to organization for professional development related to climate change, water quality and other key environmental issues, for planners, regulators, elected officials and other front-liners.

NYS Department of State Coastal Program:www.nyswaterfronts.com

General DOS T:212.417.5800 F:212.417.2383

The Department of State's Division of Coastal Resources works with communities throughout New York State to help them make the most of what their waterfronts have to offer. Division of Coastal Resourcesworks with municipal officials, community groups, non-profit organizations, and businesses on waterfront revitalization, abandoned buildings, and watershed planning.

NYS Department of Transportation GreenLITES Program:www.dysdot.gov/programs/greenlites General Info: 518.457.6195

Committed to improving the quality of transportation infrastructure in ways that minimize impacts to the environment, including the depletion of irreplaceable resources. They are working to protect and enhance the environment, conserve energy and natural resources, encourage public involvement in the transportation planning process, integrate smart growth practices, and encourage new and innovative approaches to sustainable design.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority - NYSERDA:www.nyserda.org866.NYSERDA F:518.862.1091

The aim is to help New York meet its energy goals by reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and protect the environment. Under NYSERDA, New York Energy Smart Communities outreach helps to maintain momentum for the State's efforts to develop competitive markets for energy efficiency, demand management,outreach and education services, research and development, low-income services, and to provide direct economic and environmental benefits to New Yorkers.

NY Solar Energy Industries Association:www.nyseia.org

ExecutiveDirector Gail Markels gail.markels@nyseia.org914.242.9531

Purposeis to educate the public, legislators, policy makers, and regulatorson the environmental, economic development, and energy supplybenefits of solar energy use. Participate in key public policy andregulatory decision making processes affecting the solar industry.Provide information on solar energy and the solar industry in NYS tothe NYS Assembly, Senate, Public Service Commission, etc.

Orange and Rockland:www.oru.com/programsandservices/index.html

Providinggas and electric service to southeastern New York State, northern NewJersey and eastern Pennsylvania, O&R is offering a variety ofincentives and rebates through the website, including partnershipswith New York Energy Smart. Offers include incentives to switch fromoil to natural gas, instillation of solar electric systems, appliancerebate programs, and more.

Pace University Land Use Law Center:www.law.pace.edu/landuse

Email:landuse@law.pace.eduT:914.422.4262 F:914.422.4011

Dedicatedto fostering the development of sustainable communities and regionsthrough the promotion of innovative land use strategies and disputeresolution techniques.  Through the work of its programs,centers, and institutes, the Land Use Law Center offers conferences,seminars, clinics, academic law school courses, continuing legaleducation programs, audio podcasts, and frequent publicationsand resources on contemporary land use, real estate, andenvironmental issues.

SUNY Clean Energy Technology Training Consortium:www.sustainhv.org/cettc

Offeringtraining, education and career info, background on industries, trendsand opportunities, events and programs, and tips for developing yourcareer-- The Clean Energy Technology Training Consortium is afive-county partnership to help you. In partnership with the SUNYCommunity Colleges of Sullivan, Rockland, Orange and DutchessCounties and with funding by the New York State Energy Research andDevelopment Authority (NYSERDA), their partners Mid-HudsonEnergySmart Communities and Sustainable Hudson Valley are spreading the word through community events and the website, and developing resource centers in each of the five counties.

US Green Building Council Upstate Chapter, Hudson Valley Branch:

www.greenupstateny.org

To sponsor an event contact Rick Alfandre at ralfandre@alfandre.com

With goals of demystifying green building and helping to make it the standard for building in the Hudson Valley, USBGC works to create economic opportunities for green building services, products, and projects. By hosting regular meetings and events, they offer a variety of networking and educational opportunities.