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South Mountain Associates supports environmentally conscious initiatives towards renewable & sustainable living in Greene County.

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October, 2009 - South Mountain is working with Catskill Mountain Wind to provide the first community wind power generation in Greene County. Catskill Mountain Wind Management, a new wind power company, has partnered with the Greene County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the Town of Hunter in developing a community wind project for the Hunter Mountain area.

Catskill Mountain Wind holds the NYS license for the technology of national turbine developer and manufacturer Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc., of Worcester, Mass.

Central Hudson - Cold Weather Tips to Save Energy & Money

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Use Energy Wisely
• Set thermostats between 65 and 70° during the winter and at 58° when away from the house for more than a few hours. Bear in mind that warmer temperatures are recommended for homes with ill or elderly persons or infants.
• Turn down thermostats automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing an automatic setback or programmable thermostat. SAVINGS: Cut annual heating bills by as much as 10% to 15% for eight hours per day.
• Change or clean furnace filters once a month during the heating season.

Mountain Jam V - Hunter Mountain - May 29-31, 2009

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This year the Mountain Jam team is striving for more Green Initiatives including replacing the energy they use back into the grid with wind-power & running the Campground Stage on Solar Power. For more info on the other Green Initiatives, click here.

To check out the action, take a peek at the Live Hunter Mountain Web Cam.

For more info on Mountain Jam and photos from last year, click here.

Central Hudson - Warm-Weather Steps to Help Save Energy & Money

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Sometimes, on the hottest, most humid days, the overall demand for electric power may come close to exceeding the available supply. On such days, companies like Central Hudson may be directed by New York State energy authorities to call on their customers to decrease electrical consumption for a period of time, thus lessening the need for voltage reductions or rolling blackouts. Here are some simple ways that you can respond to such a call for conservation:

Wait until the evening

NYSEG - Electrical Safety Myths

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Have you ever heard someone repeat one of these ideas? Believing these frequently repeated myths can be dangerous. If you hear someone express these beliefs, please let them know they are endangering themselves and others.

1. “Tires are electrical insulators.”

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