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Nonprofits can now benefit from tax deductions if they install energy-efficient equipment in new or renovated buildings that they own.  Starting in 2023, Internal Revenue Code Section 179D provides a tax incentive to those who build or renovate energy-efficient buildings. 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a first-of-its-kind investment to fund energy-efficiency improvements in the nonprofit sector.  The Renew America’s Nonprofits program will include $45 million in funding for energy-efficient building improvements.

On Sunday, September 17, 2023, the Sustainable Libraries Initiative's Administrators, joined tens of thousands of climate change activists at The March to End Fossil Fuels in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce the upcoming Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation for Library Facilities Virtual Summit, scheduled for November 8, 2023, from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Registration will open in August. Keep an eye out for further updates!

The Sustainable Libraries Initiative partners with New York libraries to cultivate library leadership for community resilience.

September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). Launched in 2004, NPM is FEMA’s annual preparedness outreach campaign. NPM is sponsored by FEMA’s Ready Campaign. The Ready Campaign aims to educate and empower Americans during NPM, and throughout the year, to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies.

Please note - The topic for the next SLCP Meet Up on Thursday, September 7th will be the NexTrex Recycling Challenge.