Press Availability & Photo Opportunity: Buffalo Energy Expo

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November 3, 2005

Officials from the sponsor organizations for the BUFFALO ENERGY EXPO will be available for interviews and photos at the Expo from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on Sat, Nov 5.  Also, during that time, a presentation will be made to the American Red Cross-Erie County Chapter from the sponsors.  Funds contributed by the vendors and energy professionals to reserve their tables at the Expo will be donated to the American Red Cross-Erie County Chapter.

The Buffalo Energy Expo on Saturday, Nov 5 is sponsored by the New York Power Authority (NYPA); New York Energy Smart, a joint initiative of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC); New York State Consumer Protection Board and National Grid. 

With winter’s chill quickly coming, learn ways to reduce your electric bill and improve the environment by conserving electric use at your home and business.  Learn how to get ready now for energy savings year-round.  The Expo will provide information on energy conservation services and products, and low-cost funding opportunities for Buffalo homeowners and small businesses (public and private).  Learn from professionals and vendors covering a range of topics including home and business energy audits, lighting, appliances, insulation, heating and much more.

If you are a provider or vendor of energy efficient products or services, and are interested in exhibiting at the Expo, please contact Andrea Phillips, NYPA, at 1-914-391-5420 or andrea.phillips@nypa.gov.

WHAT:                       Press Availability at the Buffalo Energy Expo

WHEN:                       Saturday, November 5, 2005, Expo:  10 am to 3 pm

Press Availability:        11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

WHERE:                    Gymnasium @ Dr. Charles R. Drew Magnet School
                                 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Buffalo NY 14211
                                  Adjacent to the Buffalo Museum of Science

ADMISSION:               Free

CONTACTS:               Connie Cullen, NYPA, 914-390-8196.
                                 Thomas G. Collins, NYSERDA, 518-862-1090, ext 3250.
                                 Jon Sorenson, CPB, 518-473-9472