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On May 15, during the C40 Large Cities Climate Change Summit, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg addressed a delegation of Mayors from around the world.

GreeNYC - Mayor Bloomberg can't reach the target of reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 without you. You can make a difference. We all can. By following some easy tips, you can save money as you save the environment and make New York City a healthier place to live. It doesn't take long to make some changes that will significantly shrink your carbon footprint. Below are a few things you can do to GreeNYC. Each New Yorker's small steps will add up to big strides.

1.	Switch to ENERGY STAR^® qualified Compact Fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).
2.	Buy ENERGY STAR^® appliances.
3.	Don’t air condition an empty room
4.	Unplug chargers and appliances when not in use.
5.	Switch to a green energy provider.
6.	Walk, bike or take public transportation.
7.	Recycle your glass, metal, paper and plastic.
8.	Bring your own cloth bag to the grocery store.
9.	Use green cleaning products.
10.	Switch to paperless bank statements and online bill paying.

View the GREENYC TV campaign.

Video 1
The bird learns to take public transit, recycle and switch to online statements.

Video 2
The bird learns to install CFLs, use cloth grocery bags and unplug appliances.

Read the GREENYC press release

“Be Cool” partnership: This summer, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) air conditioning bounty program encourages New Yorkers to switch out their old, inefficient air conditioners for an Energy Star^® model. Those turning in a window air conditioner can earn $35, and those turning in a through-the-wall unit can earn $100 when they purchase an Energy Star model. To find out more about the program and how to participate, visit the NYSERDA website.

Read the press release (in PDF)