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How Much Can You Save?

To help Cooperative Extension plan programs that address the most immediate needs of Tompkins County residents, please indicate below which of the following energy (and money) saving practices you now use, or plan to use, in your own home.

Learn about energy audits and financing options through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program.

View EmPower New York workshops offered to learn more about these topics.

You may also download the form below to print and mail in.

Energy And Money Saving Tips	Possible Savings	Already Doing/ Completed	Can Do	Would like to do, but Need Help
Reduce Your Heating Costs
Lower Thermostat or Install Setback Thermostat (Note: Installing setback thermostat may require professional assistance*)	$100-$600/year
Reduce Air Infiltration: Plug Leaks in Attic	$30-$75/yr
Replace Filters in Forced Air Heating Systems	$30-$75/yr
Seal Off & Turn Down Heat in Unused Rooms	$60-$150/yr
Add Insulation (Requires professional installation*)	$120-$500/yr
Energy And Money Saving Tips	Possible Savings	Already Doing/ Completed	Can Do	Would like to do, but Need Help
Reduce Your Hot Water Costs
Reduce Temperature of Hot Water to 120 degrees	$30-$50/yr
Install High Efficiency Shower Heads	$20/person/yr
Wash Clothes in Cold Water instead of Warm	$30-$100/yr
Insulate Hot Water Heater	$30/yr
Install Hot Water Heater Timer - Electric Hot Water Heaters Only (Requires an Electrician*)	$150/yr
Energy And Money Saving Tips	Possible Savings	Already Doing/ Completed	Can Do	Would like to do, but Need Help
Reduce Your Electric Bill
Reduce Electric Space Heater Use by 6 hours/day	$100-200/yr
Replace 5 Light Bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamps	$35-$40/yr
Reduce Computer Use by 6 hours/day	$78/yr
Reduce Television Use by 6 hours/day	$34/yr
Extra Refrigerator? Turn it off	$120-$150/yr
Replace outdoor halogen lights with 65 watt CFL	$46/year

* Cooperative Extension is not associated with any home improvement business; no salesperson will call.

Everyone learns more quickly when they hear things from their friends or family. You can help others save money in their own homes this winter. Are you interested in sharing information with others …

	in your workplace/office
	in your neighborhood
	in your church
	in a club / team / league / other

Enter our Drawing to Win $100 worth of Energy-Saving Products:

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Download the How Much Can You Save? form to print and mail to:
CCE-Tompkins
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14850

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Below are links where you will find accurate, reliable information on low-cost or no cost ways to save money on heat, hot water and electricity.

Low-Cost, No-Cost Energy Saving Tips

Making Homes More Energy Efficient

Home Energy Conservation Fact Sheets
This site is hosted by Cooperative Extension, Cornell University.

Energy Efficiency Information
This site is hosted by Cooperative Extension, Cornell University.

New York Energy $martSM Program
This site is hosted by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Other Links

Choosing An Electricity Supply Company

Solar Energy

This information is provided for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Cornell Cooperative Extension is implied.

Cornell University : Cornell Cooperative Extension : Tompkins County : Energy

Address: 615 Willow Ave; Phone: 607-272-2292; FAX: 607-272-7088; Email: tompkins@cornell.edu

Last Updated: October 4, 2006
Contact: tompkins@cornell.edu