April 2026 Last month, we asked you to participate in a survey. We wondered how you felt about ADUs for Penfield. Here are the results. Can you imagine yourself either living in an ADU or building an ADU at any point in the future? 22 responses If you answered yes to Q#1, what is appealing to you? If you answered no, why not? 13 responses We have space in our basement for an apartment and might like to rent to a caretaker or tenant who would help with household and yard ch

by Thad Schickling, 3/10/26 The Used EV Tax Credit has expired but I still think finding a used EV below $25k or below is worth the research. Data was taken from cars.com . I just did a nation-wide search with the maximum price of $25k or $40k for the luxury vehicles. According to a quick Google search, shipping a vehicle might cost anywhere from $1,000-$2,500, which can be worth it depending on the prices of used EV models in the area. Photos are screen shots taken 3/12/26

by Katie Rygg We have a very wet back yard. (Wait - stay with me! This article is actually about toilets!) It only dries out after weeks of minimal rainfall and very warm days. We've been trying to solve this problem and it was proposed that we might have a broken irrigation line. So back in mid-March, I started tracking our daily water usage. After a week and a half, I crunched the numbers for the first time: an average of 218 gal of water/day. This seemed way, way too high!

by Brandon Maharaj Community Solar is a result of NY State legislation ( Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act ) that was passed and updated: the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act . It was designed to Advance Renewable Energy, Drive Statewide Economic Growth, and Create Jobs. Understanding Community Solar The Solar Farm produces energy in Kilowatt hours (kwh), the rate at which energy is produced or consumed in an hour which are turned

By Veronica Penney The New York Times Jan. 15, 2021 Electric vehicles are better for the climate than gas-powered cars, but many Americans are still reluctant to buy them. One reason: The larger upfront cost. New data published Thursday shows that despite the higher sticker price, electric cars may actually save drivers money in the long-run. To reach this conclusion, a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology calculated both the carbon dioxide emissions and full lif