Sustainable Tompkins is a broad-based coalition of organizations and individuals whose mission is to ensure the long-term well-being of our communities and region.
The resources on the right tell you more, those at the top help you get involved.
New information released by the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority this fall further confirms that Tompkins County
is indeed a Solar Capital, in terms of installed photovoltaics (PV) per
capita. In the last 5 years, 310 PV systems have been installed
statewide using NYSERDA incentives. Tompkins County leads NY both in
kilowatts of photovoltaics installed, at 287, and in total number of
systems, at 36. This represents over $2 million in investments, and
does not include the many existing off-grid systems.
Spirituality, Self-Care, and Community: Foundations of a Just and Sustainable Future
Thursday, September 11, 6:00-8:30 pm
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 315 N. CAYUGA ST.
(Enter at Court St. Entrance)
Concerned that creating a just and sustainable future sounds too exhausting and expensive?
This evening will offer many ways to see spirituality, self-care and community unity as vital parts of reating a positive future for all, making the process of getting there more enjoyable - and effective.
Sustainable Tompkins Leader Gay Nicholson Honored with Cornell Tradition 2008 Award
On Saturday, April 26, the Cornell Tradition bestowed the seventh annual Debra S. Newman ’02 Community Recognition Award on Sustainable Tompkins' Gay Nicholson. Nicholson received the award at the National Volunteer Week Day of Service, a collaboration between the Cornell Tradition and OnSite Volunteer Services.
More than 70 people attended the ceremony, at which James Brown, executive director of the United Way of Tompkins County, spoke about leadership and volunteerism before Gay was given the award by Todd Hilgendorff and delivered a well-received talk covering sustainability, activism, and the importance of individual effort in the fight to save our planet.
The Newman award is presented by the Cornell Tradition, an alumni-endowed fellowship program for outstanding undergraduates who are dedicated to work, service and scholarship.
Nicholson received the Newman award because of her strong record of achievement in community service and leadership, including her work with Sustainable Tompkins, a coalition she helped create in 2003-4. Nicholson served as program coordinator for the organization at its founding, and continues to further the organization’s mission by facilitating educational workshops and study circles, convening the Cayuga Sustainability Council, helping to strategize the best ways for businesses, organizations, and municipalities in the region to become truly sustainable, and much more.
High Prices Call For Green Jobs
Laura Hutchinson
May 6, 2008
WENY-TV News Channel 36
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the news video clip.
ITHACA-- High gas prices are reason enough to make financial cuts or pick up
a second job.
One local community is doing that, with green collar jobs.
People came together in Ithaca Tuesday, to connect what needs to be done and
who has the power to do it.
Local lawmakers joined students, professors, and members of the community to
come up with a plan.
Cornell professor, Susan Christopherson said,“You need to build the markets, train people for the jobs, and you need
finance, either small business finance or low cost loans, that could be provided
by the state.”