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This page provides a variety of resource links for those interested in researching more about the region where we are located or those looking for additional sources of information. We will update this page periodically. See our legal disclaimer at the bottom of this page. The links provided on this page are divided into the following categories: REGIONAL INFORMATION NEW YORK STATE RESOURCES OTHER INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES LOCAL PRODUCT RESOURCES OTHER PRODUCT RESOURCES REGIONAL INFORMATION To learn more about Cortland County and the surrounding community: Cortland County Business Development Corporation, Industrial Development Agency http://www.cortlandbusiness.com Tourism, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce http://www.cortlandchamber.com http://www.experiencecortland.com County Government, Activities & News http://www.cortland.org/news/index.html Cortland Counts initiative of the Seven Valleys Health Coalition http://www.sevenvalleyshealth.org/report10/1_1.htm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County http://www.ccecortland.org State University of New York at Cortland http://www.cortland.edu Finger Lakes Regional Tourism information http://www.fingerlakes.org New York State Tourism information http://www.iloveny.com NEW YORK STATE RESOURCES For those living in the Cortland area and others located in New York State, these are additional local and state resources for renewable energy and energy efficiency guidance or assistance (educational information, workshops and seminars, funding sources, etc.). This website provides an overview of energy workshops held by Cooperative Extension agencies across the state. It allows you to search by county: http://ccetompkins.org/energy New York State Energy Research & Development Authority website has a variety of tips for becoming more energy efficient in New York State. They also have some financial incentive programs to help farmers, businesses, and home owners with the purchase of renewable energy equipment (however, currently NONE support off-grid facilities - hopefully, this will change soon): http://www.nyserda.org A private company offers wind speed and statistical information on this website. Simply enter your location address and it provides an overview of wind resources at your site (again, your best bet is to test speeds at your own location, as we have found these kinds of overview websites are just that - overviews and generalities - the information is not necessarily a good indicator of the conditions at your particular site): http://www.nyswe.awstruepower.com OTHER INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES Looking for information on funding assistance and incentives for energy efficiency or renewable energy programs? This website provides an interesting overview and good leads on a state-by-state basis: http://www.dsireusa.org The US Department of Energy provides extensive information related to energy efficiency, cost estimators, energy production…you name it…under this website: http://www.eere.energy.gov A good resource to research solar voltaic-related information: http://www.solar4power.com LOCAL PRODUCT RESOURCES Here are some Cortland / upstate New York area links to learn more about many of the materials we used in our project: Cortland area/Northeastern US distributor of the ICF Building Material called RASTRA (Tile Tec in Freeville, NY): http://www.tile-tec.com/rastra.html The water and radon mitigation product that we used (Form-A-Drain) is now available at numerous companies across central and upstate New York. Go to the manufacturer's website to get a complete list of distributors in central New York: http://www.certainteed.com Upstate New York distributor of many of the energy efficient windows that we used (Marvin Windows & Doors of Central New York in Cortland): http://www.marvinny.com Unlike when we first searched for this product, the water and damp-proofing membrane that we used (Delta MS) is now available through Lowe's stores in New York by special order. To find other distributors, visit the manufacturer's website: http://www.cosella-dorken.com/bvf-ca-en/contact/distributors_usa.php We also supported Habitat For Humanity by donating or purchasing products from Habitat's local ReStore outlet in Syracuse, the closest ReStore to the Cortland area: http://www.syracuserestore.org OTHER PRODUCT RESOURCES Mail order sometimes is the most convenient way to purchase items. Sometimes it's the only way to obtain an item. In either case, here are some catalog websites we've come across that appear to offer some interesting renewable energy, energy efficiency, or other related products (listed in no particular order): Backwoods Solar http://www.backwoodssolar.com Northern Tool + Equipment http://www.northerntool.com Legal Disclaimer: None of the links provided in this website, including on this page, are endorsed by our farm. The links are being provided as a courtesy only. We are not validating the legitimacy or accuracy of links or their contents. We assume no liability for the information found under links or websites mentioned anywhere in our website. In other words, peruse our website information and these links at your own risk. |
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