Power authorities, Beep say ‘be cool’

Queens Borough President Helen Marshall holds a T-shirt as she calls upon Queens residents to join the “Be Cool” challenge. She is joined by (from left) Paul Tonko, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA); Joseph Leary of the New York Power Authority; and Alfonso Quiroz of Con Edison. The program, which is administered by NYSERDA, was kicked off outside of Borough Hall on Wednesday, August 1. Single- and multi-family residential customers of Con Edison electric service in New York City and Westchester County who turn in their old, working room air conditioner may earn $35 when they purchase a new window unit or $100 when they purchase a through-the-wall unit that has earned the ENERGY STAR rating. For more information about the “Be Cool” program and other summer energy saving tips, call 877-NY-SMART
(877-697-6278) or visit www.GetEnergySmart.org.