Renew Norwich website nearing completion
NORWICH – Mayor Joe Maiurano this week announced the near-completion of the Renew Norwich website, part of $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds aimed at energy efficiency in New York state.
In March, United States Congressman Michael Arcuri reported the funding would save upstate communities an estimated $337,619 annually.
The city was awarded $43,820 in ARRA funds, with approximately $12,500 of that utilized in the development of a prioritized list of local energy saving opportunities and the launching of the new website, www.renewnorwich.org. The balance of the remaining $12,500 will be used to update the site for the next handful of years.
The other $31,320 in grant money will be used in upgrades of lighting fixtures, exit lights, lamps and exterior lighting in several outdated facilities. City Hall, City Court, the Fire and Police Departments, the Water Filter Plant and the Department of Public Works are all on the list to receive the energy efficient upgrades.
These upgrades will reduce current costs at those facilities by up to 15 percent, approximately $8,500 annually, according to city officials.
“We believe this site will inform businesses and residences of the city and county of opportunities to help with the ever growing cost of energy,” said Maiurano. “We owe a big thanks to Amy Donnison, Jason Lawrence and Vince Nucerro for their hard work in getting this up and running.”
The mayor said Code Enforcement Officer Lawrence and Administrative Assistant Donnison were key to the successful procurement of the grant moneys, through ARRA and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, earlier this year.
Designed by Webster-based Blue Springs Energy, the website will allow visitors the opportunity to browse and showcase energy efficient projects in the city and county, learn more about green energy products and services and get involved with green community organizations and initiatives.
“There’s tons of information that will be available, including information on green energy rebates and grant programs available to local businesses and residents,” said Lawrence, who added that locally “we need to be much more energy efficient.”
City officials will meet with Blue Spring Energy management next Monday to review the website and make any needed changes, reported Donnison, who said the Renew Norwich website will be officially online and available to the public soon afterward.
In March, United States Congressman Michael Arcuri reported the funding would save upstate communities an estimated $337,619 annually.
The city was awarded $43,820 in ARRA funds, with approximately $12,500 of that utilized in the development of a prioritized list of local energy saving opportunities and the launching of the new website, www.renewnorwich.org. The balance of the remaining $12,500 will be used to update the site for the next handful of years.
The other $31,320 in grant money will be used in upgrades of lighting fixtures, exit lights, lamps and exterior lighting in several outdated facilities. City Hall, City Court, the Fire and Police Departments, the Water Filter Plant and the Department of Public Works are all on the list to receive the energy efficient upgrades.
These upgrades will reduce current costs at those facilities by up to 15 percent, approximately $8,500 annually, according to city officials.
“We believe this site will inform businesses and residences of the city and county of opportunities to help with the ever growing cost of energy,” said Maiurano. “We owe a big thanks to Amy Donnison, Jason Lawrence and Vince Nucerro for their hard work in getting this up and running.”
The mayor said Code Enforcement Officer Lawrence and Administrative Assistant Donnison were key to the successful procurement of the grant moneys, through ARRA and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, earlier this year.
Designed by Webster-based Blue Springs Energy, the website will allow visitors the opportunity to browse and showcase energy efficient projects in the city and county, learn more about green energy products and services and get involved with green community organizations and initiatives.
“There’s tons of information that will be available, including information on green energy rebates and grant programs available to local businesses and residents,” said Lawrence, who added that locally “we need to be much more energy efficient.”
City officials will meet with Blue Spring Energy management next Monday to review the website and make any needed changes, reported Donnison, who said the Renew Norwich website will be officially online and available to the public soon afterward.
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