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Did you know Westchester County has installed 25 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the County Center’s South Parking Lot, providing free charging for up to 50 electric vehicles at a time? Charge It!!!
Driving Clean: New York Expands Electric Vehicle Incentives and Charging Infrastructure
Driving Clean: New York Expands Electric Vehicle Incentives and Charging Infrastructure
From the smallest passenger vehicles to heavy freight-hauling truck fleets, transportation electrification across New York State is accelerating. Through targeted investments, programs, and incentives, the State is advancing the transition to cleaner transportation. Support includes rebates and financial incentives for electric cars and trucks, as well as resources to help residents learn about zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) options and install charging or fueling infrastructure.
The Drive Clean Rebate offers electric vehicle (EV) buyers up to $2,000 off the purchase or lease of more than 60 new EV models. In addition, eligible New Yorkers may combine this rebate with a federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credit of up to $7,500, providing significant savings. Together, these programs aim to reduce air pollution and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Newly installed charging stations are available at no cost to event attendees, mass transit commuters, Bicycle Sunday participants, and visitors to the Bronx River Parkway Reservation’s walk and bike trail. This initiative supports the County’s Climate Action Plan, which prioritizes emissions reductions and expanded access to clean energy infrastructure. The program was implemented in partnership with the Hudson Valley Regional Council, a multi-county organization focused on regional planning and sustainability.
Bee-Line Public Transit System: A Cleaner Option
Bee-Line Public Transit System: A Cleaner Option
Through new technologies and proactive planning, public transit systems—including buses, trains, subways, and ferries—are becoming cleaner, more efficient, safer, and easier to use, offering a more sustainable transportation choice for communities. Bee Line Bus Schedule
Low Carbon Mobility Options
Low Carbon Mobility Options
Reducing emissions from single-occupancy car trips and easing traffic congestion are just some of the benefits of choosing shared and alternative transportation options. Transit, car sharing, carpooling, e-bikes, micro-transit, and similar services help people get to work, school, and essential services while cutting down on driving, saving money, and supporting a cleaner environment.
What is Climate Change Adaptation?
What is Climate Change Adaptation?
Climate change adaptation are the strategies developed by governments, organizations, and people to anticipate the climate changes that will occur, manage the threats of climate change, and also take advantage of potential opportunities. For example, rising temperatures will lead to hotter summers and so actions like planting shade trees now can reduce the impact of increased heat later. More severe weather events will call for emergency plans to reduce the threats that they present. More frequent and longer droughts will demand water conservation. All of us will have to make changes to ensure that we adapt safely to the coming changes.
What Are Some Things I Can Do Today to Prepare?
What Are Some Things I Can Do Today to Prepare?
Climate change is leading to more severe weather events. One the the most effective things you can do is to create an emergency plan and kit in the event you must suddenly leave your home. This is a great guide from FEMA.
Drought and heat will make water scarce. Start today to take action to conserve water in your home and yard.
Migrate to using native plants in your yards. They require less water and are more resistant to pests. As average temperatures increase you may have to incorporate plants from a warmer planting zone. Ardsley is in plant hardiness zone 7a, but as temperatures increase we may move to zone 7.
Plan now for adding shade to your yard as a respite to longer and hotter summers. With the increase in wilder and more severe storms you may be reluctant to plant trees near your house, however many native trees are of medium height and can provide the same shade and eco-system benefit of a larger tree. Don't neglect planting bushes - they will also shade the ground.
Severe storms can also bring flooding. Build up your soil with organic matter and native plants/shrubs and trees to absorb an enormous amount of water, reducing the threat of runoff and flooding. Also consider permeable paving material to prevent runoff. Building up your soil with organic matter will also mitigate the effects of droughts. Decrease the area of your lawn - lawn grass is a shallow rooted plant that reduces the ability of the ground to absorb water. Plant a meadow instead.
Plant densely and don't leave any bare earth to maximize the ground's water absorption.
Consider moving to efficient heat pump technology for heating and cooling your home. As temperatures rise cooling will become critical.
Be prepared for service outages like electricity. Rather than purchasing a generator for outages consider a solar system with a battery backup to keep you going even if the grid is down.
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