Finger Lakes Climate Fund

05/05/2026

Thank you, Colgate University, for choosing the Climate Fund as one of the university's carbon offset projects!

From their website, "The committee strives to balance the values most important to the community with the quality of the projects and the overall costs of investing in such initiatives."

Colgate’s donation will directly support local families in Madison County, including those in Hamilton, where the University is located. These funds help income-eligible homeowners access the resources they need to complete energy-efficient home upgrades, improving indoor comfort while reducing household carbon footprints.

https://fingerlakesclimatefund.org/colgate-university/

04/16/2026

Carol Bushberg, local real estate veteran, who merged her talents with Warren Real Estate, has renewed her FLECA partnership!

Carol is a strong advocate for protecting the environment. She fosters a culture of sustainability by providing employees with the flexibility to work remotely and when they do come to the office, they regularly cycle and walk to work.

Thank you again for helping us bring energy-efficient homes to the Finger Lakes region!

03/25/2026

Two Goats Brewing is a true gem in Schuyler County. People can enjoy breathtaking lakeside beauty (with spectacular sunsets!) and live music with friends. They are also a business deeply committed to sustainability and supporting its community.

Their sustainability efforts include:
- Geothermal and solar power, which provide about 75% of their electricity
- Composting, reusing, and recycling roughly 80% of their waste
-Prioritizing regional and ethical sourcing.

They also give generously back to their local community, like our climate fund program!

Sustainable Finger Lakes has awarded climate fund grants to 5 households in Schuyler County. One of the strengths of the FLECA network is having members across the region, which allows you to invest directly in the communities where these businesses operate.

When you visit, make sure to grab a beer and try their signature beef-on-weck sandwich. Thank you, Two Goats Brewing, for renewing your partnership with us!

03/19/2026

This is your sign to offset with us! Check out our latest newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/sustainablefingerlakes/climatefundwinter2026

03/12/2026

The Finger Lakes Climate Fund promotes clean energy projects in the Finger Lakes area while strengthening our regional economy and assisting local families in need. To learn more about Bruce, follow this link: https://fingerlakesclimatefund.org/offsetter_stories/bruce-lane/

Calculate your carbon emissions and donate to our fund to support families in need by visiting our site: https://fingerlakesclimatefund.org/

03/05/2026

Discover Cayuga Lake is committed to providing equitable access to Cayuga Lake for people to appreciate the importance of the Finger Lakes watersheds for local ecosystems, human use, and natural beauty.

They make an offset donation to the Finger Lakes Climate Fund annually to cover the emissions from the fuel used to power their boat, the MV Teal. This boat has been the host of many educational programs and community cruises. The team has plans to expand their education and lake access programs, so make sure to keep an eye out!

We’re excited to get back on the boat with Discover Cayuga Lake later this spring and summer. Thanks for another year of partnership!

https://fingerlakesclimatefund.org/discover-cayuga-lake/

02/14/2026

Trump's revenge campaign is a climate crime.

Democratic leaders say the fallout will be in rural communities on everything from water to planning for disasters.

01/29/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate Sungineer Solar, a long-term Finger Lakes Enterprises for Climate Action (FLECA) partner who offers a “one-stop shop” for everything solar. As a family-owned business, they bring a personal approach to solar and energy storage contracting work to ensure customers have a great experience working with them.

Beyond designing and installing new solar PV and battery systems throughout the Finger Lakes region, they also offer inspection, maintenance, and repair services for any solar or energy storage system, grid-tied or off-grid.

Sungineer offsets their CO₂ emissions from their long-distance service travel by adding a small mileage adder for jobs outside Tompkins County and every dollar goes straight to the Finger Lakes Climate Fund. In 2025 alone, that added up to over $1,800 invested back into local climate action.

In their own words, it’s just one way to walk the walk while driving the miles.

Thank you, Sungineer Solar, for renewing your FLECA partnership and helping power a more sustainable Finger Lakes region!

https://fingerlakesclimatefund.org/sungineer-solar/

12/22/2025

Before we take a break for the holidays, we just wanted to share that we achieved our $40,000 goal for our Climate Fund!

Thanks to our renewed FLECA members and many recurring and new donors who offset their travel, work, and home emissions, we'll be able to start the new year strong and have new grants to award.

We actually surpassed our annual goal, and more donations are on the way! You can see the most updated amount on our website: https://fingerlakesclimatefund.org/

Thank you again!

12/19/2025

We are so thrilled to see the funding to Empower+ restored for next year!! Help for lower-income families to do necessary energy upgrades was halted last summer by NYS. Thanks to so many groups across the state - Hochul and NYSERDA decided they could find the funds after all and resume this critically important program.

12/17/2025

Sometimes the shift shows up first in the market data.

A drop-off in Asian and European demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG), just as a wave of new production facilities come online, is raising questions about whether demand will ever materialize for a fuel that investors have spent eye-watering sums to bring to market.