In 2003 the New York State Public Service Commission ruled that low income programs offered to utility customers should become one unified program across the state administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. This new effort, EmPower New York began in July 2004.

The program was developed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in cooperation with New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Niagara Mohawk - A National Grid Company, under the direction of the New York State Public Service Commission.

The program includes the following components

1. A packet of energy saving products and fact sheets sent to the participants' homes.

2. Installation of energy efficiency measures in the home and in home energy education.

3. Energy use management and financial management education workshops.

Classes

Cornell Cooperative Extension educators provide a series of energy conservation and financial management workshops that are open to the public at no-cost.

For more information about the EmPower Program please contact Kim Carey, Nutrition Team Coordinator at 585-343-3040 Ext. 134 or Kristine at Ext. 114.

Click HERE to print a (pdf) schedule of upcoming sessions.


Save Energy, Save Dollars

Workshop provides low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy and reduce energy bills, and links consumers with programs that provide energy-efficiency improvements with subsidies, low-interest loans, or free services to qualifying households. Workshop participants receive a free energy kit as well as handouts of energy saving information.

September 3rd at 10 a.m.

September 19th at 2 p.m.

September 22nd at 6 p.m.

September 30th at 12:30 p.m. (GCC Room T119)

October 1st at 10 a.m.

October 9th at 2 p.m.

October 16th at 6p.m.

Making Ends Meet
Workshop provides an overview of the process for developing and using a household spending plan, as well as ways to maximize resources and reduce energy use. Workshop participants receive a free money management kit and worksheets.

September 4th at 6 p.m.

Credit/Debt Management
Workshop provides strategies for selecting and using credit wisely, as well as strategies for paying down debt, obtaining and reviewing a credit report, and understanding a credit score. Participants receive a free folder of credit management resources.

August 19th at 9 a.m.

September 18th at 6 p.m.


More Resources

Links outside the CCE website provide an option for finding further information. No endorsement of products or information is implied.

NYSERDA: http://www.getenergysmart.org

Energy Star Appliances: http://www.energystar.gov

Web-based do-it-yourself energy audit tool: http://homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/

Cornell University site with home energy savings: http://www.cce.cornell.edu/housing

Renewable Energy: http://www.eere.energy.gov

Home Insulation: http://www.ornl.gov/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_01.html