(Long Island, NY) County Executive Steve Bellone will join the Suffolk County Planning Commission, PSEG Long Island and the Long Island Geothermal Energy Organization (LI-GEO) to announce and explain the first uniform geothermal energy code for residential and commercial properties in New York State. The blueprint will help municipalities and private industry installers streamline the evaluation and installation process for geothermal energy systems throughout Suffolk County.
The new code is designed to encourage homeowners and business owners to explore alternative energy heating and cooling options, which have become an increasingly popular option for Long Islanders who are looking to switch to more energy efficient and renewable alternatives as well as benefit from long-term savings.
In addition, PSEG Long Island has committed to provide implementation assistance of $10,000 to each township and $5,000 to the first ten villages with a population greater than $5,000 in Suffolk and Nassau Counties that adopt the model geothermal code by March 31, 2015.
The announcement coincides with LI-GEO’s annual Geothermal Conference which features panel discussions and informational sessions on geothermal energy advancements. More information on panel is located at www.li-geo.org/2014-conference/.
Source: Long Island Exchange
