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Energy Conservation Fact Sheets


NY Energy $mart Programs

Energy Conservation Workshops

MAKING HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT

       Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have formed a partnership to educate New Yorkers about ways to reduce energy expenses in the home.

       You can learn more about this Consumer Education Program for Residential Energy Efficiency by following this link.  CCE also provides consumers with information about NYSERDA's New York Energy $mart Program, which offers technical and financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and economic development throughout New York State.

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       Making homes more energy efficient not only saves money, it reduces air and environmental pollution.       

       A number of incentives are available for owners of single and multifamily homes, including:

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program - improving the energy efficiency of existing homes.

New York ENERGY STAR-Labeled Homes Program - promoting energy efficiency in new construction.

Low-interest financing, including the New York Energy $mart Loan Fund and ENERGY STAR financing through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program .

Incentives to install solar (PV) electric systems, wind energy systems, and advanced meters on homes.

For more information on New York Energy $mart Programs and to find participating contractors and businesses, go to:

                  <www.GetEnergySmart.org>   

                           

    Upcoming Energy Conservation Workshops:

                 At Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
                                          615 Willow Ave,  Ithaca, NY


                 "Save Energy, Save Dollars"

                          Wednesday,   January 14, 2009,      6:30 - 8:30 pm  or
                          Tuesday,        January 27, 2009,     12:00 - 2:00 pm


         Come to a free 2-hour program to learn low-cost and no-cost energy saving actions that will help reduce your household's energy bills.   Each participating household will receive an energy-saving kit, worth approximately $15, including weather-stripping, caulk, plastic window insulation, and more. Refreshments and door prizes.  


     These workshops are FREE and open to the public. But space is limited; advance registration required.   Call 272-2292 to register or email:  crf11@cornell.edu

Cornell University : Cornell Cooperative Extension : Tompkins County : Programs : Energy
Address: 615 Willow Ave; Phone: 607-272-2292; FAX: 607-272-7088; Email: tompkins@cornell.edu

Last Updated: Dec. 10, 2008
Contact: tompkins@cornell.edu