Candella Systems Receives LEED Award From Green Building Council

Lighting company Candella Systems in Somers, NY, was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.  State Assemblyman Steve Katz presented the certification plaque June 3 at the company’s headquarters on Route 202, according to a June 10, Westfair Online report. Candella Systems develops and installs energy-efficient commercial and industrial lighting systems and employs about 40 persons. In addition to the Somers headquarters, it has satellite offices in Georgia and Puerto Rico.  

LINKS:
http://westfaironline.com/2011/14046-politics-and-policy-8/
http://www.candelasystems.com/lighting/index.php

Somers Energy Expo Tomorrow

The Somers Energy Expo which will be held at Somers High School on Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Somers Energy Expo is an event for the whole family and will showcase the latest green technologies and trends, from solar to energy star. Everyone will leave energized and informed about home weatherization: the best ways to conduct an home energy audit, how you can receive funding for weatherization projects and how much money you can expect to save by making your home cozy. For information and registration: www.greensomers.org/expo

Somers Land Trust Annual Meeting Is Sunday

The Somers Land Trust will hold its annual meeting on Sunday January 30 at 2 PM at the Elephant Hotel. The meeting is open to everyone who is interested in helping to preserve open space in Somers. Known primarily for its town-designated stewardship of Angle Fly Preserve, the Trust is committed to preserving open space across Somers, NY through stewardship and advocacy activities.

The meeting will include a brief illustrated introduction to the history of the land now know as the Angle Fly Preserve. Also on tap is a discussion about 2011 plans to complete the full 10-mile trail system in Angle Fly Preserve and build a 40-foot long foot bridge over the Angle Fly Brook.

For more information about the meeting, see the web site of the Somers Land Trust.

LINKS

http://www.somerslandtrust.org/upcomingevents


Somers Energy Expo - February 5