Astorino and NY League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Announce June 5 Event Focusing On How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

Public invited to free event at the County Center to hear from experts. End Quote

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) May 31, 2013 - Robert P. Astorino, Westchester County Executive - Westchestergov.com

Maybe you have been thinking about what you can do beyond attic insulation to make your house really energy-efficient. Perhaps you are considering solar panels, but are intimidated about the process and concerned about the costs. Or maybe you would like to know how to make your home greener, but have not had the time to look into it.

If so, come to "Building Blocks for Energy-Efficient Homes" on June 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westchester County Center, White Plains, sponsored by County Executive Robert P. Astorino and the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF).

"We are very pleased to team up with a prominent organization such as the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund to sponsor this event," said Astorino. "This will be a one-stop place for residents to find out about every aspect of greening their homes. Our goal is to educate residents about cost-efficient, sustainable housing solutions and let them hear from a variety of experts who can guide them through the process."

Marcia Bystryn, president of the NYLCVEF, said: "Many Westchester residents want to save money and make their homes more energy efficient, but the best ways to do so aren't always clear. By connecting residents directly with the experts, we hope to make it easy to go green - and to help homeowners save on their energy bills, too. This should be a great event and we are proud to partner with County Executive Astorino, so please come out and join us."

While the event is free, advance registration is requested. Go to http://goo.gl/5NWjh .

The event will include two panel discussions:

• "Greening Your Home to Maximize Its Value" - Moderated by Judy Martin, consultant, Green Homes Consulting. Panelists will include industry professionals who will inform the audience about the latest in energy efficiency and environmentally friendly design. Panelists include: Leah Caro, real estate owner and broker of Bronxville-Ley Real Estate; Susan Anthony, an interior designer; Sean Murphy of Murphy Brothers, home builders; Christina Griffin, principal of Christina A. Griffin PC, an architect; and Jared Haines of Mercury Solar of Port Chester.

• "How Do You Get Started?" - What are the existing residential incentive/financing programs to help pay for this? What other residential incentive/financing programs are under consideration? This will be moderated by Pamela Lippe, principal e4 inc. Panelists include: Tom Bregman, director of Energize, NY; Kristina Klimovich, an associate with PACENow; Anthony Marmo, an energy efficiency specialist for Clover Comfort; Toby Simpson, a Honeywell representative for Con Edison; and John Sullivan of Sullivan Architecture.

Attendees will also have a chance to talk to vendors from the industry, who will set up information booths in the back area outside the meeting rooms.

Ned McCormack, Communications Director (914) 995-2932

Contact: Donna Greene (914) 995-2935 | Dan Hendrick (NYLCVEF) 212-361-6350 ext. 206

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