Message from the County Executive Maggie Brooks:
Thank you for taking the time to visit “Green Monroe” as we strive to build on our ongoing commitment to make our environment clean, safe and sustainable.
Throughout this website you will find valuable resources and helpful tools that will assist you with making numerous green improvements to your home or business.
Monroe County is committed to helping our residents reduce energy related expenses. We are truly fortunate to have some of the most impressive natural resources in the country. Our community is rich with parkland, farmland and waterways.
Thank you for making a “green” choice and helping us make a difference in our environment.
Sincerely,
Maggie Brooks, Monroe County Executive
Our Commitments
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks has made protecting the environment a top priority.
Monroe County's commitment to becoming a
more sustainable community by "going green" includes GreenMonroe.org, a website to help educate the County, residents and businesses save energy costs and adopt
renewable energy sources.
The GreenMonroe initiative in Monroe County is part of County Executive Maggie Brooks’ commitment to creating jobs, growing our local economy, and preserving
our region’s natural resources. Included in the Mission is to provide a resource for the County to access the growing available pool of assistance funding in
achieving the following: 
Position Monroe County to serve as New York State’s leader in the creation, usage and distribution of
renewable energy resourcesReduce the per-facility/home use of non-renewable sources of energy through the efficient and
appropriate use of all energyPromote the conservation of depleting energy resources and the development of local, renewable
resources to ensure that the adequate supply will be available to County residents and businesses at a
reasonable costEstablish the infrastructure necessary to ensure a strong, stable energy environment that will nurture
economic growth throughout the CountyEstablish the infrastructure necessary to ensure a strong, stable energy environment that will nurture
economic growth throughout the CountyEducate the public that successful renewable energy development in Monroe County can serve as a future
job incubator for our region’s student population
Read County Press Release:
"BROOKS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “GREEN” WEBSITE"
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