Summary
The county re-appropriates $105,615 in leftover grant money to keep paying energy consultants who help businesses and nonprofits cut emissions in construction and renovation projects. Only two projects used the program last year, so members asked about outreach and publicizing success stories.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
No county tax dollars — the $105,615 comes entirely from prior private grant funds.
Local businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities planning energy-efficient construction or renovations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — May 19, 2026
County energy spending hit its highest level since 2019, up 8.3% in a year, mostly from NYSEG/RG&E rate hikes. The Waterloo hydro facility saved $242,000 in 2025, and the county is pursuing airport solar, geothermal, and a new electricity supply contract.
Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee - Regular Meeting — February 5, 2026
The county re-appropriates $105,615 in leftover grant money to keep paying energy consultants who help businesses and nonprofits cut emissions in construction and renovation projects. Only two projects used the program last year, so members asked about outreach and publicizing success stories.
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