Let’s talk New Rochelle restaurants going green with Energy $mart Communities. The effort is led by Elizabeth Silleck and Elyssa Rothe, along with the New Rochelle Business Improvement District. Both definitely play a crucial role in helping restaurants save energy in New York State. This innovative effort focuses specifically on New Rochelle.
Local eateries are encouraged to adopt energy-efficient practices that not only reduce costs but also contribute to a more sustainable environment. By implementing energy-saving technologies and offering guidance on best practices, they aim to empower restaurant owners to make informed decisions. These decisions benefit both their businesses and the community at large. Through workshops, one-on-one consultations, and the provision of resources, these organizations are fostering a culture of sustainability within the vibrant New Rochelle dining scene. In doing so, they ensure that the city remains a leader in energy conservation. This also enhances the overall experience for its patrons!
“It’s less about finances … now it’s becoming more about how to become a pioneer: a green restaurant. One that’s helping the community and setting a great example for the rest of the industry.”
New Rochelle Restaurants going LEED
-Shaun Nagpal, Owner of Rangoli Indian Cuisine, New Rochelle.
Rangoli Indian Cuisine, in addition to being rated best Indian restaurant in Westchester for the past nine years, has made laudable efforts toward focusing on sustainability. For more details, visit rangoliindiancuisine.com. Also, click on the video above to hear more.
Rangoli Indian Cuisine from Elizabeth Silleck on Vimeo.
“If we can save some money, operate our businesses more efficiently, and make the environment safe for our children and their children, who would argue with that?”
-Gary Torigian, Co-owner of Spectators Sports Bar, New Rochelle.
Spectators Sports Bar from Elizabeth Silleck on Vimeo.
Spectators Sports Bar
Co-owners Steve Morris and Gary Torigian have run Spectators Sports Pub & Restaurant for 30 years. They also looked to NYSERDA for the most cost-effective opportunities. That’s essentially for cutting back energy use. To learn more, hear from Morris about what drove Spectators to get an energy audit in the video above.
Both restaurants used NYSERDA’s FREE FlexTech Energy Audit Program. The program is for small businesses and not-for-profits. The owners received detailed technical reports from Daylight Savings outlining the most cost-effective opportunities to reduce energy. As a result, the reports were meant to help the owners develop a plan moving forward.
NYSERDA Green Jobs Program
The restaurants may also be eligible for low-interest financing through NYSERDA’s Green Jobs-Green NY. Moreover, they may be eligible for cash incentives to make equipment upgrades through NYSERDA’s Existing Facilities Program. For more information, visit NYSERDA’s NEW website at www.nyserda.ny.gov.
Sources: Courtney Strong
