Peak Electricity Demand Management Outreach
Summary
A new flyer will tell local businesses about NYSEG programs that pay them to cut electricity use during peak demand periods, when the grid runs dirtier and more expensive power. County buildings don't participate yet, but battery storage is being studied for the airport and public works facility.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost; the flyer is produced with an AmeriCorps volunteer and folded into existing Business Energy Advisor reports.
Local businesses and nonprofits can lower electric bills and shrink peak-period pollution.
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