History
Who we are
Organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 2008, NeST (Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow) has been working to follow-through on its promise of improving the quality of life in the eastern Southern Tier of New York State today without compromising the quality of life of future generations.
NeST (previously Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition) has been on a mission since 2008 to educate and spread awareness of sustainable practices and energy policy throughout the Southern Tier. We seek to inform people of ways they can benefit from clean energy and more efficient practices. Our programs connect people to incentives and tax credits that can help them get affordable, efficient, and clean home upgrades. NeST also supports the low-income community by assisting them in connecting to energy and housing assistance programs. The ultimate goal of NeST is to make the world a more comfortable and sustainable place to live for all.
Guiding Principles
The future is more local than it is global as we transition to an ecological/complex systems model to address our challenges.
In governance, politics, and community development, we are moving toward multi-cellular, inter-locking, and adaptive living networks collaborating at ever increasing speeds to achieve well-being.
To unlock the true potential for interconnection and living interdependently, it is key to create a society of stakeholders.
Growth is no longer the prime measurement of progress: well-being, equity, prosociality, and improved quality of life for all need to be considered as well.
Wealth creation requires a multi-disciplinary approach that starts at the neighborhood/community level. Wealth creation is comprised of seven forms of wealth capital that, in addition to financial capital, include built, individual, intellectual, natural, political and social capital.
What we do
BInghamton Community Power
Binghamton Community Power is a program that focuses on making the clean energy transition accessible and affordable for everyone.
Ratepayers United Southern Tier
Ratepayers United is a crowd funded initiative to fight against surging utility prices particularly against NYSEG.
Heatsmart SOuthern TIer
HeatSmart Southern TIer is a NYSERDA funded community outreach program that seeks to connect locals to HVAC and energy efficiency professionals.
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