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Vt sets up web site for renters

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, August 29th, 2011, 9:14am

(AP) - Vermont renters have a new website to help them know the law - and their rights.

The site - www.rentalcodes.org - lays down the law regarding health and safety requirements of rental housing, and features checklists about the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under Vermont law.

Developed in conjunction with the Vermont Housing Finance Agency and state agencies, the site also has links to relevant housing codes and contact information. Vermont

Attorney General William Sorrell, who announced the establishment of the website last week, says he knows from enforcing lead laws that landlords sometimes have trouble getting access to the laws they're governed by.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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CCE hosts 'Go Green Day'

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, April 11th, 2011, 1:30pm
CCE hosts 'Go Green Day'

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County along with the Capital Region Recycling Partnership in the cities of Albany, Rensselaer and Watervliet, along with towns of Berne, Bethlehem, East Greenbush, Guilderland, Knox, New Scotland, Rensselaerville and Westerlo, and villages of Altamont, Green Island and Voorheesville are gearing up for Go Green Day on Saturday, April 30.

The event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes hands-on activities for kids such as an energy bicycle, green shopping challenge, and rock painting.

There will also be demonstrations such as backyard and worm composting, rain gardens, and master gardener exhibitions.

It’s at the CCE at 24 Martin Road in Voorheesville.

For more information call 518- 475-0585.

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NYSERDA Launches New York State’s First Solar Thermal Incentive Program

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 1:48pm

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced the launch of the state’s first incentive program for solar thermal systems, which produce hot water from solar power.

The 5-year, $25 million program provides incentives of up to $4,000 per site for eligible single- and multi-family residences and up to $25,000 per site for eligible commercial and nonprofit customers who currently use electricity to produce hot water, according to a release from NYSERDA.

Homeowners, commercial entities and nonprofit organizations can also apply for federal tax incentives, which cover 30 % of the cost of an installed solar thermal system, and New York State tax incentives, which cover 25% of the installed system up to $5,000.

Electric hot water generally makes up 17 to 20% of a homeowner’s monthly electric bill and less than 10% of the monthly bill for the average commercial building. 

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