The Village of Montour Falls has been awarded nearly $200,000 in grant funding as part of its participation in the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) Clean Energy Community program.
The village will use $175,000 of the grant to invest in clean energy improvements for its water system, including the purchase of an electric truck and the construction of a 100kV solar array to power electric pumps. These upgrades are projected to save taxpayers approximately $750,000 over the next 25 years.
Village Mayor Jim Ryan emphasized the village’s commitment to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions through strategic investments in high-return projects, paving the way for a greener economy.
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