Arcuri secures clean energy funds for Norwich
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Congressman Michael A. Arcuri, Wednesday, announced over $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to assist 14 upstate New York communities – including the City of Norwich – to become more energy efficient.
Arcuri, in a March 24 press release, reported that the funding will save upstate communities an estimated $337,619 annually, and that these energy efficient projects will create jobs, reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs.
“Investing in energy efficient projects will not only create jobs but also help communities across upstate New York reduce energy consumption, cut costs and ultimately lower the burden on local taxpayers,” said Arcuri, who represents New York’s twenty-fourth district. “This is another example of the recovery bill addressing the needs of small communities throughout our region while at the same time putting people back to work.”
According to the project description, which was based on the Norwich’s small commercial energy audit program, the city will receive $43,820 in ARRA funds, $31,320 of that will be utilized in the upgrading of lighting fixtures, lamps, exit lights and exterior lights in a number of outdated facilities. That includes the offices in City Hall and City Court, the Fire Department, Police Department, Water Filter Plant and Department of Public Works.
City officials stated that these upgrades will reduce current costs by up to 15 percent with expected savings per year amounting to approximately $8,500.
An expert energy consultant will be hired with the remaining $12,500, who will be charged with the development of a prioritized list of energy saving opportunities and the launching of a new program and website, Renew Norwich, to assist businesses and residents of the community in energy efficiency awareness, according to Arcuri.
The website, renewnorwich.org, will be linked to the city website, norwichnewyork.org, and will be up and running in the near future, said Code Enforcement Officer Jason Lawrence, who along with Administrative Assistant Amy Donnison successfully applied for the grant. Donnison added that flyers, posters ,and webinars will be utilized to “communicate to city residents their clean energy options and the benefits of those options.”
“Amy and Jason went above and beyond to get this done in a two-week time frame,” said Mayor Joe Maiurano. “This will help the city, the community, and local businesses and residents to become more energy efficient and therefore more environmentally friendly. This was the missing link.”
Arcuri, in a March 24 press release, reported that the funding will save upstate communities an estimated $337,619 annually, and that these energy efficient projects will create jobs, reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs.
“Investing in energy efficient projects will not only create jobs but also help communities across upstate New York reduce energy consumption, cut costs and ultimately lower the burden on local taxpayers,” said Arcuri, who represents New York’s twenty-fourth district. “This is another example of the recovery bill addressing the needs of small communities throughout our region while at the same time putting people back to work.”
According to the project description, which was based on the Norwich’s small commercial energy audit program, the city will receive $43,820 in ARRA funds, $31,320 of that will be utilized in the upgrading of lighting fixtures, lamps, exit lights and exterior lights in a number of outdated facilities. That includes the offices in City Hall and City Court, the Fire Department, Police Department, Water Filter Plant and Department of Public Works.
City officials stated that these upgrades will reduce current costs by up to 15 percent with expected savings per year amounting to approximately $8,500.
An expert energy consultant will be hired with the remaining $12,500, who will be charged with the development of a prioritized list of energy saving opportunities and the launching of a new program and website, Renew Norwich, to assist businesses and residents of the community in energy efficiency awareness, according to Arcuri.
The website, renewnorwich.org, will be linked to the city website, norwichnewyork.org, and will be up and running in the near future, said Code Enforcement Officer Jason Lawrence, who along with Administrative Assistant Amy Donnison successfully applied for the grant. Donnison added that flyers, posters ,and webinars will be utilized to “communicate to city residents their clean energy options and the benefits of those options.”
“Amy and Jason went above and beyond to get this done in a two-week time frame,” said Mayor Joe Maiurano. “This will help the city, the community, and local businesses and residents to become more energy efficient and therefore more environmentally friendly. This was the missing link.”
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